GRAMPIANS PEAKS TRAIL - North Section

The Grampians Peaks Trail, about 3 hours north west from Melbourne, is a 164 km multiday walk split into 3 sections: North, Central and South. This video focusses on the Northern section, which offers a variety of experiences for fit hikers and bushwalkers. Graded 4 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System, this video aims to demonstrate what grade 4 means on this section of the GPT and is loaded with helpful tips, tricks and essential information, to help you get the most out of the Grampians Peaks Trail, as well as help you decide if it's right for you.
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I grew up in Sydney, Australia in a family that never went camping or on outdoor adventures. So it came as a surprise to discover hiking and camping in my mid 20’s and it fast became somewhat of an obsession.
Since then, I’ve become a leader with the Sydney Bush Walkers Club, Search Commander with NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue (responsible for the Blue Mountains region), navigation teacher and author of 'How to Navigate - The art of traditional map and compass navigation in an Australian context.'
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[@user-go3nz6pp8o]

Thanks Caro. Awesome video and very instructive. 👍👍👍

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad it was helpful! That's the whole purpose of putting it out there - trying to help other people have the best GPT experience that they can.

[@hassanabdulkadir8099]

Good to see that you're still at it and posting content :)

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad you liked it!... Even after 11 years... this ol' gal is still at it ;-)

[@willian.direction6740]

WoW thanks for the nice series of video's on Grampians. just found your channel. Regards Will..

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks for watching, glad you like the series.

[@Book0011]

Great info beautifully presented...aaaand now I want to do this trail! It's definitely on the list, thanks Caro.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Oh, thanks so much @Book0011 it truly is such a special trip. Just wait until you see the next episodes for the Central and Southern sections!

[@savethebeeeez]

Awesome!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad you think so!

[@kyliefrance]

Thank you for your lovely video - I love the maps, showing of the campsites and the different types of vegetation you go through.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks Kylie. I hope it helps.

[@sallytodd8722]

Brilliant - what an awesome walk ❤

[@LotsaFreshAir]

It sure is. It has everything in spades!

[@ZakariKha]

Another brilliant video Caro. Thanks for showing us this wonderful through hike

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Aw, appreciate it. Thanks so much for your support.

[@melindacharlesworth4369]

So good! Definitely going to head out there and the northern section looks like the way to start. Thanks for sharing this! 🥾

[@LotsaFreshAir]

My pleaure Melinda. Yep, the north is a good taster for sure.

[@joanelsley3984]

Wow Caro, a very well presented video thank you.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Naw, thanks @joanelsley3984 - so glad you liked it. The next episodes (and some how-to's) should be up in coming week or so.

[@ecopennylife]

Looks fantastic & love those huts 🥰

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Yeah, it's a good balance between the public huts (the large shelters with the heavy doors) and the small 4 bed hiker huts that are the bookable guided tours. I really like the architecture of them both.

[@nicozufferey9225]

Stunning video 😍

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Naw, thanks so much.

[@eleanorhenley97]

such a beautiful landscape

[@LotsaFreshAir]

So beautiful indeed! Almost as good as the Blue Mts, eh?

[@ronniep3773]

Great info. I'd choose a guided hike as I'm not experienced on my own.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

That's one of the things that is great about the way this is set up. You can choose to do it in a way that works for you.

[@chloecrawford5426]

This looks gorgeous! I am a new overnight hiker, just did my first overnighter last weekend and I am so keen to do more!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Welcome to the world of overnighters! There's lots of great choices around Aus to be sure. Enjoy.

[@davidbarnes3591]

Hi when do you think you will post the videos for the central and southern sections. Walking end to end in Oct and this was great so super keen to see the final instalments

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Definitely before then ;) Let's hope within the next month... there's also 3 other planning videos on logistics, gear and fitness.

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Prefer spicy, informative journal thanks, almost makes me feel I want to come over the ditch.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Almost. :D

[@V8LC100]

Great vid thx - you are a 'Getaway' level travel presenter. With the water from the tanks, how do you treat it before consumption?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ah, that's very kind of you to say. I've worked behind the camera for over 20 years and only stepped in front for something I believe in... bushwalking. re: Water tanks - there's lots of ways to treat water. I've got an article on it here: lotsafreshair.com/how-to-treat-drinking-water/ - hope it helps!

[@talesfromthetrail2437]

Great video and really helpful with my planning, thank you! I see that there is the option now to skip campsites. In your opinion, which stops can be feasibly skipped? We’re experienced thru hikers 😊

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks so much! So glad you liked it. Hmmm, tricky question. I know that a few people skip Bugiga and Wannon, but it makes for a few pretty long days... but being experienced you'll know all about early starts ;-) Def not something to do in warmer weather, when lugging the extra water kilos up/down. Best bet would be to grab the official maps and compare the ascent/descent/kms/terrain with your own experience. Don't forget there's also 'other' campsites off the main route that are options in quite a few places, so with a wee-jiggle of the itinerary you could do something a bit different. Enjoy!

[@talesfromthetrail2437]

@@LotsaFreshAir Thank you! I bought the new book which arrived this week so I’ll get into the research this weekend :)

[@PeterStrazds]

How did you do the photography for this video? I can see some parts where you must have had another person videoing but for most of it, did you use a phone or a GoPro or similar. Keep this good stuff coming. Excellent. Peter S

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Aha! Gotcha Peter. I can confirm I shot every single image in this video. I travelled alone (except for the night at the huts) and shot it all on GoPro. ;)

[@PeterStrazds]

@@LotsaFreshAir Thanks for the reply. Well done. I have a cheapie version of Go Pro that I must learn to us. Keep well !

[@seankelleher4222]

How much water did you end up needing to carry?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

I think I had 4+ litres that day.

[@shorts-artstvworld9573]

hii , i have seen your video testing plumpynut and if you can have some please send me i want to change my muscle i am poor and i am sick my family cant buy for me please do this for me?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

I don't have plumpynut. this is only available through charities working in your country. please reach out to them. thank you