Boroka Lookout from Halls Gap is a 12km, grade 4, return hike located in Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 4 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Boroka Lookout from Halls Gap is a challenging hike through through stringybark forest from Halls Gap that traverses the eastern side up the side of Mount Difficult Range to Boroka Lookout. You will ascend 600m during the 6km gradual climb to two lookouts where you will be rewarded with panoramic views over Halls Gap and the east of the Grampians.
The sunrise here is especially stunning and the views towards Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield are amazing with both the Wonderland and Mount William mountain ranges in view.
You can also complete this as a 6km one way hike, starting at either Halls Gap or the Baroka Lookout carpark.
The lookout is located 15km from Halls Gap making it easily accessible for those with limited time. It is only a short 5 minute stroll to two viewing platforms and is suitable for people with limited mobility. Disabled access toilets are located adjacent to the car park. Access to the toilets is via an unsealed path with a short, steep gradient.
Photo credit: Visit Grampians
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 844 m
Min elevation: 243 m
Total climbing: 1091 m
Total descent: -1091 m
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Getting there
Halls Gap is just 3 hours from Melbourne, 5 hours from Adelaide and 2 hours from Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The township is just 20 minutes from Stawell (off the Western Highway), where you can access a daily local bus service to Halls Gap if you are travelling here via public transport. Halls Gap is also within 40 minutes of Horsham and Ararat €“ also the destination of bus and train travel from Melbourne and Adelaide.
Access conditions
- 2WD Access
- Bitumen Road
- Large Car Park
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Public Toilets
- Drinking Water
- Picnic Table
- BBQ Facilities
- Camping Area
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About the region
Grampians National Park is part of the Gariwerd Aboriginal cultural landscape. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Explore the natural beauty of the Grampians from its world-famous hiking trails. Discover majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas. Cross paths with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. Heritage-listed for its Aboriginal heritage, animal and plant life, and stunning natural beauty, the Grampians National Park is one of Australia's most recognisable places. The best way to appreciate it is on one of its many world-class walks or hikes or by taking a scenic drive.
Traditionally known as Gariwerd, this region is home to the largest number of significant and ancient Aboriginal rock art paintings and shelters in southern Australia. A visit to Brambuk €“ The National Park & Cultural Centre will help you get the most of your trip to these rock shelters.
The Grampians draws walkers from around the world. Hike to the highest peak within the Grampians, Mount William, or explore the plethora of walks around Halls Gap and the Wonderland Range. Views from the Pinnacle are famous, but the steep walk should only be attempted by the fit. If you're an experienced walker you'll enjoy the unique challenge of the park's overnight hikes. Choose from the iconic Grampians Peaks Trail, Major Mitchell Plateau or The Fortress and Mt Thackeray Overnight Hike.
There are more relaxing pursuits to enjoy in the Grampians, too. Go fishing, canoeing or kayaking at Lake Wartook, Lake Bellfield and Moora Moora Reservoir or one of the park's many other streams and creeks.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.