Mount Rosea and Sundial Peak (16.5km), Grampians National Park, Victoria

Mount Rosea and Sundial Peak is a 16.5km, grade 4 hike located in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 6 hrs to complete.

Length: 16.5km

Duration: 6 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Circuit

Start: Sundial Caprark

End: Sundial Caprark

Location: Grampians National Park

Closest town: Halls Gap

Victoria

From state capital: 261km

Longitude: 142.5146582

Latitude: -37.1723867

Hike summary

This scenic Mount Rosea and Sundial Peak hike traverses along the southern end of the Wonderland Range and culminates in an ascent or Mount Rosea and Sundial Peak which offers sweeping views over Lake Bellfield and Halls Gap.

Mount Rosea provides one of the most expansive landscape vistas in the Grampians.

Ensure you are well prepared with at least 3ltrs or water for this hike.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 16506 m
Max elevation: 990 m
Min elevation: 533 m
Total climbing: 1027 m
Total descent: -1026 m

Download file: Mount Rosea and Sundial Peak.gpx

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About the region

Renowned for rugged mountain ranges, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenic views, the 168,000 hectare park is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. The many walking tracks will take you on a journey to waterfall vistas, ancient geological rock features and forests. There are guided tours, and with a large network of roads available, car touring is a great way to explore. Renowned as the major attraction in the region, the Grampians National Park is a must-visit destination for all travellers, backpackers and day-trippers in Victoria. The spectacular setting of the mountainous landscape boasts a wide array of attractions and activities for visitors to the region. The Grampians National Park (also Gariwerd), commonly referred to as The Grampians, is a national park located in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia. The 167,219-hectare (413,210-acre) national park is situated between Stawell and Horsham on the Western Highway and Dunkeld on the Glenelg Highway, 260 kilometres west of Melbourne and 460 kilometres east of Adelaide.

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