Wild. Dramatic. Unique. Explore the Grampians Peaks Trail from the beginning without compromising comfort.
Expedition Snapshot
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Northern Grampians
Pack-free hiking
3 days, 3 nights
Boutique eco-lodge
Easy to moderate
'Very comfortable'
Overview
The Northern end of the national park is by far the most dramatic part of the Gariwerd Landscape. It's dry, sandy gullies and valley floors are dominated by huge rocky outcrops and the biggest sheer sandstone cliffs found anywhere in the Grampians.
The Grampians Peaks Trail begins at its northernmost tip - Mount Zero - it is here where we start our Northern Luxe walk. We'll experience ancient indigenous rock art, scramble to incredible 360-degree views and feel dwarfed by the scale of the landscape.
Each day we will walk back into our private, off-grid eco-lodge and, after a hot shower, enjoy a glass of local wine and sample some local Grampians produce before dinning on a banquet-style home-cooked feast
Program Details
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Who is this program for?
Our Luxe programs are designed for those who love to hike and explore and don't mind putting the miles in during the day and then prefer the comforts of returning to boutique accommodation for the evening. Hot showers, crisp linen, outstanding catering - all the adventure with a little more luxe. Our Luxe programs are also our only programs to offer multi-day pack free walking opportunity. You only need to carry a few small things for the day such as water, a snack and a rain jacket.
Inclusions
- Qualified and experienced local guides.
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3 nights accommodation in our private off-grid eco-lodge. -
Fresh, healthy and local in house catering. -
All meals as outlined in itinerary overview -
All required transfers as outlined in the itinerary. -
Group safety equipment such as first aid kit and satellite phone.
Exclusions
- Personal clothing and equipment
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Personal medical and evacuation/ambulance insurance
Route Description
Equipment list
This is a list of personal clothing and equipment that you will be required to bring for this program. If there is anything you don't have we can assist with either hire equipment or a discount code for our online store. Please enquire!
- Light weight hiking shoes or sturdy trail runners
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3 pairs of hiking socks -
1 Pair of light shoes/sandals/slippers or hut booties for night time (optional)
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1-2 x shirts and pants for trekking -
Mid to heavy warm layer - fleece or merino jumper/jacket or light synthetic fill layer -
Waterproof and windproof rain jacket (must be full waterproof and breathable min 20,000mm ie not ski jacket) -
3-5 pairs of underwear - Casual evening clothing of your choice
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Warm beanie - seasonally dependent -
Neck gaiter for warmth or sun -
Sun glasses -
Light gloves - if traveling in winter or early spring
- None! All bedding is supplied at our eco-lodge
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Personal toiletries
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Toothbrush/paste
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small facecloth (optional)
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Feminine hygiene (if required)
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Small hand sanitiser - mandatory
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Small personal first aid kit containing:
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Sun screen (recomend UPF 50+) or zinc
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Lip Balm
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Personal Medications
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Pain killers (whatever works for you)
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Anti-inflammatories
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Throat lozenges
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Small hiking day pack - 15-25L in capacity -
2 x water storage containers - either 2 x water bottle or 1 bottle and 1 bladder. -
Hiking poles - recomended -
Pack cover for your backpack - or ensure all valuables such as phone and camera are waterproofed -
Camera! (optional) -
1 x awesome attitude (this cannot be hired, must be brought from home)
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