GPT S2: Gar to Halls Gap

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	Grampians Peaks Trail
Start	(-37.0040943,142.44689)
Finish	(-37.1387266,142.5161364)
Mode (end)	Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Gar.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the top of Mount Difficult. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m veer left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 1.7 km turn right.
	After another 1.4 km turn left.
	After another 1.6 km turn sharp left.
	After another 5.1 km veer right.
	After another 1.1 km veer right.
	After another 810 m veer right. After another 3.5 km come to the "Wartook Lookout" (15 m on your right). Continue straight.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Wartook Lookout) veer right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Difficult Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail. After another 1.8 km come to the viewpoint (on your left). After another 1.7 km cross the ford. After another 295 m cross the stepping stones. After another 40 m cross the stepping stones. After another 290 m cross the stepping stones. After another 180 m cross the stepping stones. After another 210 m cross the stepping stones. After another 1.1 km pass the sign.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Chatauqua Peak, if you're hungry for more views. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail turn left, to head along Chatauqua Peak Walk. After another 450 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Clematis Falls for a refreshing stop. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 860 m (at the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Clematis Falls Walk) turn sharp right, to head along Chatauqua Peak Walk. After another 35 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 540 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 180 m pass the sign (on your right). At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Mt Difficult Fireline continue straight (a vehicle track). After another 230 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 15 m turn left, to head along Mount Victory Road. After another 9 m continue straight, to head along Mount Victory Road. After another 95 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 25 m veer right, to head along Mount Victory Road.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Mount Victory Road) turn right, to head along Grampians Road (a road). After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Road.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of School Road & Grampians Road) turn right, to head along School Road (a residential road).
	After another 220 m turn right. After another 30 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 75 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 95 m turn left, to head along Venus Baths Walk. After another 20 m pass the sign (8 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 70 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the top of Mount Difficult.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 650 m turn right, to head along Mount Difficult Walk.
	After another 350 m come to "Mount Difficult". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1000 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to the Chatauqua Peak, if you're hungry for more views.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Chatauqua Peak Walk (a walking track).
	After another 315 m come to "Chatauqua Peak". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 315 m to the main route.

This little side trip takes you to the Clematis Falls for a refreshing stop.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Clematis Falls Walk Start heading along Clematis Falls Walk (a walking track). There is a sign (about 25 m back from the start).
	After another 130 m come to "Clematis Falls". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

GPT S2: Gar to Halls Gap

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	25.2 km
Time	9 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one -1 m back from the start.

Toilet: There is one 24.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	-1 m	Gar
Toilet	24.5 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Stawell Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  3°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 2 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 23.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  4°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending southerly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 4 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  6°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the southwest. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 5 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  6°C → 23°C
  Possible shower developing.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower developing.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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