Mount Thackeray (2.5km), Grampians National Park, Victoria

Mount Thackeray is a 2.5km, grade 4 hike located in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2.5km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Victoria Range Road

End: Victoria Range Road

Location: Grampians National Park

Closest town: Mooralla

Victoria

From state capital: 354km

Longitude: 142.337001

Latitude: -37.297315

Hike summary

Mount Thackeray is one of the most spectacular attractions for outdoor lovers keen on discovering the region's natural gems. Located on the west side of the Grampians National Park, this mountain is a popular hiking spot.

The Mount Thackeray hike covers a range of surfaces, through open forest, mint bush and tea-tree to the base of Mount Thackeray. The track rises over rocks to the summit. 360 degree views of the ranges and surrounding plains.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1227 m
Max elevation: 962 m
Min elevation: 888 m
Total climbing: 62 m
Total descent: -78 m

Download file: Mount Thackeray.gpx

Trail Features

Rough Trail
Undefined Trail
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Off Trail
Scenic Viewpoints

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Location

Access Conditions

4WD Access
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Small Car Park
Camping Area

Getting there

The Victoria Range Road access track can be rough and is steep. If you have a high clearance vehicle there should be no issue but it would be slow going with a standard car.

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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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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.

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