Four-wheel driving – Grampians

The vast sandstone mountains of the Grampians National Park boast a diverse terrain that is perfect for four-wheel driving. Explore rocky outcrops, clay and sand trails and an extensive road network. The nearby Little Desert National Park offers sand four-wheel driving, with some large sand dunes.

For further information, or for detailed maps, stop off at Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre, just south of Halls Gap shops, or visit one of the local visitor information centres. For a 4WD adventure with a commercial operator, contact one of the companies listed below.

Recommended routes:

Grampians National Park
Grade:  Easy to medium
Distance from Melbourne:  250 kilometres (approximately)

The Grampians is around a 3-hour drive from Melbourne along the Western Highway. The majority of access roads through the Grampians are sealed roads however there are plenty of 4WD tracks to explore.

Halls Gap to Mt Zero via Boroka Lookout, Mt Difficult Road, Mackenzie Falls, Chinaman Track and Coppermine Track
Grade:  Easy (dry weather only)
Distance:  73 kilometres

Little Desert National Park
Grade:  Medium to difficult (sand)
Distance from Melbourne:  331 kilometres (approximately)

Visit the Little Desert National Park to drive the sandy terrain. It is possible to reach most camp grounds in a 2WD, but the majority of trails are for 4WD and recovery gear should be carried.

Dimboola to Kaniva via Winiam East, Dahlenburgs Mill and Mount Turner
Grade:  Medium (sand)
Distance:  147 kilometres (approximately)