GPT S4: Borough to Jimmy Creek

12 h, 2 days to 3 days
6 h to 9 h

30.8 km
oneway

↑ 1745 m
↓ -1735 m

Hard track
Starting from Borough Huts Campground, Bellfield, this trail takes you to Jimmy Creek Campground, visiting Seven Dials, Redman Bluff, Boundary Gap and Durd Durd along the way. This is the fourth of six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. As you walk along the outskirts of Mount William, you can enjoy Seven Dials, which occurred as a result of millions of years of erosion. The panoramic views of plains from Redman Bluff are delightful as well. The ending of this trail is incredibly tranquil and rewarding, allowing you to enjoy beautiful sunsets from the western side of the range. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Full Journey Grampians Peaks Trail
Start (-37.2239271,142.5393721)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Western Highway, A8, Stawell.
  • Turn on to Grampians Road, C216 then drive for 35.3 km
  • Turn right and drive for another 100 m
Finish (-37.371742,142.5041656)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Car  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Borough Huts Campground at the start.
Campsite managed byParks Victoria. There is a fee to use this campsite.
After another 30 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail (temp) & Grampians Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (temp) (a walking track).
After another 165 m cross the ford.
After another 390 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail (temp) & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a highway|construction).
After another 530 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Redman Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 5 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Seven Dials Track) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1.8 km come to the "Red Man Bluff".
After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount William Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 350 m (at the intersection of Mount William Road & Grampians Peaks Trail) veer left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 10 m come to the viewpoint.
After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Sheephills Track & Mount William Road) veer left, to head along Mount William Road (a vehicle track).
After another 175 m continue straight, to head along Mount William Road.
Keep right.
After another 70 m pass the "Mount William Carpark" (15 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Mount William Road.
After another 550 m pass a seat (8 m on your right).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Mount William. 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 1.3 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount William Road) turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a walking track).
After another 2.9 km continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
Then come to the "Boundry Gap" (8 m on your right).
After another 1.3 km come to the "First Wannon Camp" (25 m on your right).
After another 3.8 km pass the "Durd Durd" (on your right).
After another 1.3 km pass the "Banksia Hill" (8 m on your left).
After another 1.3 km (Stockyard Saddle) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 5.8 km (at the intersection of Grampians Tourist Road & Grampians Peaks Trail) veer left, to head along Grampians Tourist Road (a road).
After another 490 m (at the intersection of Jimmy Creek Campground Access & Grampians Tourist Road) turn right, to head along Jimmy Creek Campground Access (a service road).
After another 290 m come to the "Jimmy Creek Campground".
Campsite managed byParks Victoria. There is a fee to use this campsite.
About 90 m past the end is a toilet.
The end.

This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Mount William.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Mount William Road & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Mount William Road (a service road).
After 175 m come to the viewpoint (5 m on your right).
After another 45 m come to "Mount William".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 220 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

GPT S4: Borough to Jimmy Creek


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 30.8 km
Time 12 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
Camp site: There are 4 on route, on average they are 6.2 km apart with the largest gap of 16.5 km.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 10.3 km apart with the largest gap of 30.8 km.

Seat: There is one 12.4 km from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Camp site
25 mBorough Huts Campground
Toilet
55 m[toilet]
Seat
12.4 km[seat]
Camp site
16.6 kmBoundry Gap
Camp site
17.8 kmFirst Wannon Camp
Camp site
30.8 kmJimmy Creek Campground
Toilet
30.8 km[toilet]
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