GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

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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

Full Journey	Grampians Peaks Trail
Start	(-37.5063513,142.4141219)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Henty Highway, A200, C188, Cavendish. Turn on to Dunkeld - Cavendish Road, C188 then drive for 28.6 km Turn left onto Glenelg Highway, B160 and drive for another 3.1 km Turn left onto Templeton Street, C216 and drive for another 2.6 km Turn right onto Grampians Road, C216 and drive for another 16.1 km Turn right and drive for another 60 m
Finish	(-37.6486305,142.3448261)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Griffin Picnic Area (off Grampians Road), head towards the asphalt road via the dirt path. Take a right turn and follow the said paved road for about 600 metres. Then take a left turn and head towards the metal gate along the dirt trail, gently uphill. Head over/around the gate and stay on the said trail to continue along GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m turn right, to head along Grampians Road.
	After another 600 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Griffin Fireline (a vehicle track).
	After another 830 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a walking track).
	After another 11.1 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Cassidys Gap Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Signal Peak Walk) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Mt Abrupt Walking Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Mt Abrupt Walking Track. After another 1.5 km come to the "Mt Abrupt" (40 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mt Abrupt Walking Track turn sharp right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 4.4 km continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 370 m (at the intersection of The Piccaninny Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn sharp right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 660 m turn right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk. After another 940 m (Victoria Valley Road Trailhead) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Victoria Valley Road) veer right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Mount Sturgeon Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track. After another 1.3 km come to the viewpoint (8 m on your left). Continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track.
	After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track. Then come to the viewpoint (30 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the "Mount Sturgeon" (85 m on your right).
	After another 3.8 km continue straight.
	After another 210 m turn right. After another 265 m cross the ford.
	After another 45 m veer right. After another 1.3 km cross the ford. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street. After another 250 m pass the "Royal Mail Hotel" (110 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Dunlop Street & Adams Street veer left, to head along Adams Street. After another 205 m pass the "Izzy’s Cafe" (120 m on your right). W:izzys.com.au Mo-Th 09:00-18:30 Fr-Su 09:00-19:30
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Sterling Street & Adams Street) continue straight, to head along Adams Street. After another 5 m pass the "Dunkeld Information Centre" (130 m on your right). Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 After another 70 m pass the "Dunkeld Toilets" (125 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street.
	After another 80 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Signal Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Signal Peak Walk (a walking track). After another 195 m come to "Signal Peak".
	Continue another 0 m to find Signal Peak at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 195 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along The Piccaninny Walk.
	After 345 m pass the "The Piccaninny" (40 m on your left). After another 45 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 390 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	33 km
Time	13 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
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

Toilet: There is one 32.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	32.8 km	Dunkeld Toilets

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hamilton Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southeast in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  9°C → 34°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending northeast to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  19°C → 39°C
  Late shower or two. Cool change.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting west to northwesterly 35 to 50 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  10°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  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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