GPT Central Expedition - 5 Days

The Central Expedition is a 5-day, 4-night journey that will tackle some of the most remote, exposed and inaccessible parts of the GPT.

3 out of 4 of the hiker camps in the Central Expedition are 'backcountry' campsites, meaning they are much more inaccessible and do not have an enclosed communal shelter for evenings. While we will have lightweight portable shelter, our experience will be largely dictated by the weather conditions.

Our journey will begin in Halls Gap at our Hiker Hub, after briefings and a gear check we will walk through town to join the trail. We'll start gently with some of the most well-trodden trails of Gariwerd and visit some of the most iconic sites in the region, Venus Baths, Grand Canyon and the Pinnacle - and that's all before lunch! Our first nights camp will be at a stunning campsite that eases us into things with all the comforts of an enclosed communal shelter for the evening.

From there, we will hike southward and encounter less traffic the further we go. We'll tackle the longest single ascent in the whole GPT, summit the highest peak in all of Gariwerd and cross the exposed, high elevation Major Mitchel Plateau. Each night after the first, we'll camp in backcountry hiker camps, rest, enjoy a freshly cooked trail meal and sleep under a blanket of stars. No matter your level of hiking experience, our passionate local team will guide and support you through this journey to explore their backyard.

On this expedition, you will cover every step of the Central Stage of the Grampians Peaks Trail and end at the Jimmy Creek Trailhead where we begin the Southern Expedition. If your goal is to walk the entire length of the Grampians Peaks Trail, whether it be in one go or over a period of time, this is the Second trip for you. If you want to hike the stages in order, first take on the Northern Expedition, then after you complete this Central Expedition, you can come back and finish with the Southern Expedition and you will have covered every step - no missing links!

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