Endless exhilarating views, fun and varied hiking including some challenges, exceptional wildlife and a landscape ablaze with spring wildflowers: the extraordinary Grampians Peaks Trail in Victoria is certain to join the ranks of iconic Australian hikes.

The standard northern section consists of four days walking with three overnight stays in designated camping areas. This section is the easiest of the hike, nevertheless there is still plenty of elevation gain and loss, and the climbs are typically steep.

This section is by far the hardest of the hike but also, the most spectacular! The days are steeper and longer with plenty of elevation gain and loss and the track less well formed. But the views are amazing and the walking highly varied and interesting.

The 4-day, 47km/29.2mi hike from Yarram to Dunkeld is not as demanding as the other sections. But you’ll still get fantastic views both to and from the Serra Range and marvellous peaks such as Mt Abrupt. The track is mostly well-formed, with far less scrambling.