Hike at a Glance

Australia > Victoria > Grampians National Park

Quick overview: Discover Victoria's Hollow Mountain (Wudjub-guyan) walk, a challenging 2.3km return hike nestled in the northern tip of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. This Grade 4 trail invites fit and adventurous bushwalkers to tackle its slippery surfaces and rocky scrambles. Starting from the Hollow Mountain car park, the trail offers panoramic views of Mt Stapylton Amphitheatre and Wimmera Plains from its rocky summit. Allow approximately 2 hours for this thrilling journey through wind-sculpted caverns and rocky ledges.

Length:

2.3km

Duration:

2 hrs

Grade:

Style:

Return

Max elevation: 372m

Min elevation: 230m

Total Ascent: 182m

Start: Hollow Mountain Carpark

End: Hollow Mountain Carpark

Grampians National Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Horsham

From state capital: 284km

Latitude: -36.8860696879026

Longitude: 142.38313703352011

9 Reviews

Overview

Map

Gallery

Similar

Region

Weather

6,570 views

Hike overview

The Hollow Mountain (Wudjub-guyan) walk, located at the northern tip of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, is a challenging 2.3 km return hike in Victoria. This grade 4 track is best suited for fit and energetic walkers due to the demanding nature of the terrain, which includes slippery surfaces, rock hopping, and rock scrambling.

The hike begins at the Hollow Mountain car park, where a sign-posted gravel track gradually ascends through a wide, open gully flanked by rocky cliffs. As you progress, the track becomes steeper, leading over rocky ledges and past wind-sculpted caverns. The climb concludes at a rocky summit that provides panoramic views of the Mt Stapylton Amphitheatre and the Wimmera Plains. The return follows the same path, and the entire walk typically takes about two hours to complete.

Track grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Walk map and GPX file
Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

Total distance: 2326 m
Max elevation: 372 m
Min elevation: 230 m
Total climbing: 182 m
Total descent: -182 m

GPX files, maps and content are copyright Trail Hiking Australia. Not to be copied, redistributed or uploaded to other platforms including AllTrails.

Explore safely

Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

Leave a trip plan

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists

Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there

Getting to the trailhead: Grampians National Park.

From Melbourne, follow the Western Highway through Stawell (235km) to Dadswells Bridge (and the big Koala). Continue on for 10.8km to turn left along Dadswell Bridge Road (signposted for Mount Zero). Follow the sealed road for 3km to turn left on unsealed Flat Rock Road. Drive for 3km to a t-intersection. Turn right on the Mount Zero-Halls Gap Road and follow it or 1.4km to turn left into Hollow Mountain Carpark.

Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.

Get there with Google Maps

Accommodation nearby

Find Accommodation

Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Ararat, Cavendish, Dadswells Bridge, Dunkeld, Halls Gap, Horsham, Landsborough, Pomonal, Stawell, Warracknabeal, Wartook, Wartook Valley

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.

Similar walks nearby

Looking for more walks in or near Grampians National Park? Try these trails with a similar difficulty grade.

Favourite

Stapylton Ampitheatre Hike (6.7km)

Grampians National Park

Victoria

10 Reviews

6.5km

4 hrs

Circuit

Favourite

Barigar Walk (17km)

Grampians National Park

Victoria

5 Reviews

17km

2 days

One Way

Favourite

Mount Stapylton Walk (4km)

Grampians National Park

Victoria

7 Reviews

4km

2 hrs

Return

Favourite

Gar & Werdug Hike (36.5km)

Grampians National Park

Victoria

8 Reviews

36.5km

3 days

One Way

Gallery

Suggest an edit

Notice something different about this trail? Whether it’s a new feature, a route change, or a closure, share your update so we can keep our info accurate and helpful for fellow hikers.

Click to suggest edits >>

Suggested edit

Trail statusThis trail is OPEN.This trail is permanently CLOSED.Please only report permanent closures and provide evidence in the edit box below.

Trail Features (select all that apply)Aboriginal ArtAlpine HutsAlpine RegionBeach & CoastalBicycle TrailConcrete PathDog FriendlyDrinking WaterExposed LedgesFishing SpotsGoldfields & MiningGorgesGravel PathHeritageHorse RidingLakesLighthouseManual WheelchairMotorised WheelchairMountain Bike TrailOff TrailOvernight CampsitesPrams & StrollersRail TrailRainforestRiver CrossingsRiversRock ScramblingRough TrailSandy TrailScenic ViewpointsSteep TerrainSwimming SpotsTimber BoardwalkTrail RunningUndefined TrailUntreated WaterUrbanWaterfallsWell Marked Trail

Access Conditions (select all that apply)2WD Access4WD AccessAccessible ParkingAccessible ToiletBBQ FacilitiesBitumen RoadCampfire PitCamping AreaDrinking WaterEntry FeeGravel RoadLarge Car ParkPicnic ShelterPicnic TablePublic ToiletsPublic TransportSmall Car ParkSpeed BumpsSteep RoadUntreated WaterVehicle FordWinding Road

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Please do not fill in this field.

Reviews
Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

9 Reviews on “Hollow Mountain (2.3km)”

Overall rating

Darren Edwards Trail Author

This hike is a lot of fun. It’s only short but the views from the summit are amazing. Worth checking out the cave system before the final ascent to Hollow Mountain.

02/11/2024, 15:43

Like
Log in to Reply

Leave a Review. Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Acknowledgement of Country

Hollow mountain (2. 3km) trail hiking australia

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.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

Last modified:

February 25, 2025

Hike at a Glance

Hike overview

Track grade

Walk map and GPX file
Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

Explore safely

Leave a trip plan

Planning checklists

Getting there

Accommodation nearby

About the region

Similar walks nearby

Stapylton Ampitheatre Hike (6.7km)

Barigar Walk (17km)

Mount Stapylton Walk (4km)

Gar & Werdug Hike (36.5km)

Gallery

Suggest an edit

Reviews
Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

Hollow Mountain (2.3km)

9 Reviews on “Hollow Mountain (2.3km)”

Leave a Review. Cancel reply

Acknowledgement of Country

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

Last modified:

Tips and advice

Get involved

About