Accommodation
You camp each night at purpose-built supported hiker camps along the trail – Barigar, Gar and Werdug – tucked into the landscape with composting toilets and basic shelter.
• Lightweight 1-person hiking tents are provided for you to carry and set up each afternoon
• Camps are chosen for their natural protection and peaceful setting after a full day’s walk
• Evenings feel rewarding – you arrive, set up, then unwind knowing tomorrow’s breakfast is already planned

Meals
All meals are included from the first trail lunch on Day 1 through to the final lunch on Day 4 – fresh, healthy and cooked on site by your guides.
• Hearty camp-cooked breakfasts to fuel the day’s climb
• Fresh trail lunches packed each morning with plenty of energy for the kilometres ahead
• Evening dinners that taste even better after a solid day on the trail – plus camp snacks when you arrive
• Everything is prepared with care using quality ingredients so you finish each day satisfied and ready for tomorrow

✅ What’s Included
• Qualified and experienced local guides
• 3 nights camping in supported hiker camps
• Lightweight 1-person hiking tents (you carry and set up)
• All meals on the trail – fresh camp-cooked breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks
• Any required transfers (including Brambuk briefing and return)
• Group safety equipment, first aid kits and satellite communications
• Group cooking and safety equipment

🚫 What’s Not Included
• Personal clothing, sleeping bag and inflatable mattress
• Hiking pack (50–60 L recommended)
• Trekking poles (optional but useful)
• Ability to carry 3 L of water plus your 10–12 kg load
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

The Grampians can be beautiful year-round, but conditions vary with the seasons and elevation.
• Spring (Sep–Nov) • Daytime 15–22 °C • Wildflowers everywhere • Milder days, possible showers
• Summer (Dec–Feb) • Daytime 20–30+ °C • Longer daylight • Hot and dry – carry extra water
• Autumn (Mar–May) • Daytime 15–25 °C • Crisp mornings, colourful foliage • Often the most comfortable
• Winter (Jun–Aug) • Daytime 8–15 °C • Cool and clear • Possible frost – layers essential

Practical note: Always pack for changeable mountain weather – a good rain jacket is non-negotiable.

Documents & Essentials
• Photo ID and booking confirmation
• Any personal medications (extra supply recommended)
• Reusable water bottle or hydration bladder (minimum 3 L capacity)

Clothing (layered for variable mountain conditions)
• Worn-in hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip
• Quick-dry hiking pants and shorts
• Long-sleeve shirts for sun protection
• Warm fleece or insulated layer plus waterproof rain jacket and pants

Toiletries & First Aid
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent
• Basic first-aid items, blister plasters and any prescription medication

Electronics
• Charged phone with camera (limited reception on trail)
• Portable power bank (optional)

Accessories & Nice-to-Haves
• Hiking poles (highly recommended for the descents)
• Lightweight camp shoes or sandals for evenings
• Small personal items that fit in your 50–60 L pack

Luggage note: You carry everything for the 4 days – aim for 10–12 kg total including the provided tent.

The Northern Grampians form the most dramatic section of Gariwerd with the biggest sheer sandstone cliffs found anywhere in the ranges.

Mount Stapylton and Briggs Bluff deliver some of the most spectacular 360-degree viewpoints on the entire Grampians Peaks Trail.

Barigar Falls, the hidden watercourse on Day 2 and the Pacific Ocean Wall are all unique features you only experience on this continuous northern journey.

The trail follows ancient geological formations shaped over millions of years – every ridge tells part of the story.

Gariwerd is the traditional Country of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples – your guides share respectful insights into its cultural significance.

The supported hiker camps at Barigar, Gar and Werdug are carefully placed to give you the best possible experience of each day’s landscape.

Wildlife sightings can include kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of birds – the high ridges are especially good for raptors.

Weather here changes quickly with elevation, which is why your local guides read the conditions every morning and adjust the pace accordingly.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Northern Grampians Peaks Challenge: 4-Day Trail from Mount Zero to Halls Gap

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 720 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average travel to/from Halls Gap)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 1,440 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• 4 days / 3 nights
• Max 12 hikers
• Starts at Mount Zero (shuttle from Halls Gap); ends at Halls Gap
• Return shuttles from Halls Gap to trailheads (total ~120 km)
• 3 nights remote platform tent camps (twin-share, composting toilets)
• All meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 4 (hot breakfasts, trail lunches, dinners, snacks)
• ~53 km guided hiking along northern Grampians Peaks Trail (12–14 km/day) with steep climbs, rock walls, waterfalls and summits

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
• Key locations: Halls Gap start/end, Mount Zero to Halls Gap via Barigar, Gar and Werdug camps, Briggs Bluff, Chautauqua Peak
• Travel style: Hut-to-hut guided pack trek with daily pack shuttles (light carry 6–8 kg)
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Travel to/from Halls Gap is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for shuttle vehicles and remote tent camping.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs or optional post-hike upgrades).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 110 kg CO₂e

• Average travel to/from Halls Gap (higher-end domestic flights MEL + local): 90 kg
• On-tour trailhead & gear shuttles (~120 km shared): 20 kg – higher-end diesel factor

Accommodation – 150 kg CO₂e

• 3 nights remote platform tent camps: 50 kg per night – higher-end for off-grid support

Meals & Food – 100 kg CO₂e

• 4 days of full trail meals + snacks: 25 kg per day – higher-impact estimate

Activities & Excursions – 360 kg CO₂e

• 53 km guided hiking with steep climbs, rock walls, waterfalls, summits and cultural interpretation

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 720 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 720 kg = 1,440 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices; our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

How fit do I need to be for this expedition?
A good level of bushwalking fitness is recommended. You’ll carry a 10–12 kg pack and walk 12–14 km most days with significant elevation.

What pack weight will I carry?
You carry approximately 10–12 kg including your personal clothing, sleeping bag, mattress and the provided lightweight 1-person tent.

Where does the walk actually start and finish?
You meet at Brambuk in Halls Gap for a briefing, then transfer to Mount Zero. The walk finishes in Halls Gap with a short transfer back to Brambuk.

What is the camping like?
Comfortable lightweight tent camping at supported hiker camps with composting toilets. No showers, but the experience is part of the adventure.

Are all meals provided?
Yes – all meals from the first trail lunch on Day 1 through to lunch on Day 4 are included and cooked fresh by your guides.

What happens if the weather turns bad?
Your guides are experts at reading conditions and will adjust the pace or route if needed while keeping you safe and still delivering the full experience.

Do I need trekking poles?
They are optional but highly recommended, especially for the descents on Day 3 and Day 4.

Is there mobile reception on the trail?
Reception is limited or non-existent in many sections – your guides carry satellite communications for safety.

Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes – please let us know at the time of booking and your guides will prepare suitable meals.

Do I need previous multi-day hiking experience?
Bushwalking experience is recommended, but the expedition is designed for anyone who loves to hike and is comfortable carrying a pack.