Regulations Australia Grampians National Park
The Underworld
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Designated Climbing Areas in Grampians National Park
The list of Designated Climbing Areas below has been updated in May 2026 following further assessments.
This list is contained within the June 2026 set aside determination.
Climbing Area, Category, Number, Map
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- - The Underworld, Designated Climbing Area, 76, D
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Notes:
- - The maps referred to are Maps A-G updated in May 2026 and as contained within the June 2026 set aside determination.
Published by Parks Victoria · Designated Climbing Areas in Grampians National Park
In Grampians National Park
Regulated zone
Grampians National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Conditions for rock climbing in Gariwerd
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- - Rock climbers are responsible for assessing and accept the risk associated in undertaking the activity within these areas.
- - Climbers are requested to minimise the use of chalk and only use chalk coloured to match the rock surface.
- - Adhere to signs and notifications and do not enter closed areas.
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Can I use and install fixed protections?
Within designated climbing areas the use and installation of fixed protection (bolts) is permitted to enable climbing. Rock climbers are responsible for assessing and accept the risk associated in undertaking the activity within these areas.
There are buffer areas within some designated climbing areas to protect cultural or environmental values. The use and installation of bolts is not permitted in these buffer areas.
Published by Parks Victoria · Rock climbing in Gariwerd
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is to be prohibited except within designated climbing areas in accordance with the conditions of a rock climbing permit (upon implementation). See section 5.4 of Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan and the list of designated climbing areas (Designated Climbing Areas April 2026) as approved via a set aside determination (National Parks Regulations 2024).
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Designated Climbing Area
Rock climbing permitted. Bouldering is not permitted except in area listed as Designated Climbing Area (Bouldering).
Published by Parks Victoria · Rock climbing map B – Gunigalg inset
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Camping
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To ensure park values are not at risk, camping will only be permitted in designated areas. This includes new hike‐in campgrounds developed as part of the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) and some of the more popular areas used for informal vehicle‐based camping, which will be managed as designated camping areas where camping will be provisionally permitted until 2024. During this time these provisional camping areas will be assessed for cultural and natural values and then either formalised and maintained as on‐going designated camping areas or closed and rehabilitated (see Table 5.1 and Table 5.2). Dispersed hike‐in camping will also continue until 2024 after which time hike‐in camping will be restricted to designated locations noted in this plan. Additional hike‐in camping areas may be designated at that time.
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Goal – Camping
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Provide for camping as per Table 5.1
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- - Dispersed camping (except within Reference Areas and SPAs, within 25 metres of any stream or waterbody, or within 50 metres of any road, track or designated camping or day visitor area) will be permitted until 2024 after which dispersed camping will be prohibited. Additional hike‐in camping areas may be designated at that time.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan
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Prohibited all year
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 5.2 Summary of recreation activities in zones and overlays
Activity, State Game Reserve, Other Reserves, Cultural Conservation Zone, Special Protection Areas, Reference Areas, Remote and Natural Areas
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Caving, Not applicable, Not applicable, No, No, No, No
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan
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Prohibited all year
Paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Aircraft: scenic flights, drones and hang gliding
The National Parks Regulations 2013 define aircraft as including an aeroplane, helicopter, glider, hot air balloon, hang glider, paraglider and parachute. Under the regulations, aircraft may not land in, take‐off from or deliver anything into a park unless in accordance with a permit (e.g. for park research activities) or in an area set aside for the activity.
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Hang gliding has been undertaken in western Victoria since the early 1970s from launch sites at Ben Nevis, Colliers Gap, Mount Sugarloaf, Mount Buangor and Cave Hill. No launch sites exist within the Greater Gariwerd Landscape, although a potential launch site 1 kilometre west of Mount William has been identified and will be assessed for suitability. The proposal will be accepted only if impacts are acceptable without the need for significant site interventions and a suitable landing site outside the park can be identified.
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Table 5.2 Summary of recreation activities in zones and overlays
Activity, State Game Reserve, Other Reserves, Cultural Conservation Zone, Special Protection Areas, Reference Areas, Remote and Natural Areas
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Hang gliding and paragliding, No, No, See note below, No, No, No
Launching at Mount William to be assessed. If permitted, access will be under licence to the Hang gliding and Paragliding Association.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 5.2 Summary of recreation activities in zones and overlays
Activity, State Game Reserve, Other Reserves, Cultural Conservation Zone, Special Protection Areas, Reference Areas, Remote and Natural Areas
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Hiking and bushwalking, Yes, Yes, Yes (see notes below), Yes (see notes below), No, Yes (see notes below)
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Off‐track walking in Special Protection Areas is subject to Parks Victoria approval. Seasonal restrictions may be applied. Commercial and organised groups (e.g. LTOs, schools, clubs etc.) are not permitted.
Access to the following areas is restricted to designated tracks for visitor safety or protection of values:
- - Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and The Balconies, and MacKenzie Falls.
- - To and within some designated climbing areas (including parts of Summerday Valley).
Other areas may have restrictions applied where necessary to protect values or ensure visitor safety.
Published by Parks Victoria · Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan