Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

National Park · Victoria, 🇦🇺 Australia

Area 1,673 km²

Time zone Australia/Melbourne

Official website www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

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Grampians National Park: The Absolute Essentials

Grampians National Park, known as Gariwerd by the traditional owners, features dramatic sandstone ridges and diverse ecosystems. This selection covers the region's most significant sites, including the multi-tiered MacKenzie Falls and the panoramic Boroka Lookout. Visitors can explore the ancient geology of the Grand Canyon, view Indigenous history at the Brambuk Cultural Centre, and hike to the iconic Pinnacle rock formation. The park is home to numerous seasonal waterfalls like Silverband and Fish Falls, alongside rugged peaks such as Mount Abrupt.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park — Map

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

29° (feels like 25°) · extremes 7°–38°
12° at night
5 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Great

28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–36°
12° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–33°
10° at night
5 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–26°
7° at night
6 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–20°
5° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–15°
3° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–14°
2° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -1°–17°
2° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–21°
3° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–27°
5° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–32°
7° at night
7 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

26° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–35°
9° at night
6 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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