GPT Southern Expedition - 5 Days

The Southern Expedition is a 5-day, 4-night journey that will take you from Jimmy Creek Trailhead at the end of the Central Expedition and continue the journey southward all the way to the final steps into Dunkeld.

Our first 2 hiker camps in this expedition are 'backcountry' campsites, meaning they are much more inaccessible and do not have a fully enclosed communal shelter for evenings. While we will have a lightweight portable shelter, our experience will be largely dictated by the weather conditions. The last 2 hiker camps we'll stay at are 2 of the best and most well-equipped on the GPT.

Our journey will begin in Halls Gap at our Hiker Hub, after briefings and a gear check we will depart in our private transport for a short drive to Jimmy Creek. Over the first 2 days of walking, we will traverse the previously untracked southernmost reaches of the Mount William Range. As the range peters out it gives way to new types of vegetation, wetlands and views out to the adjoining farmlands.

After our second stay in a Backcountry Hiker Camp, we will cross the Grampians Tourist Rd and effectively jump from the end of the Mount William Range across to the Serra Range - the longest, steepest and most aggressive range that makes up Gariwerd. We will wind our way southward gaining high ground as we go to summit the 3 southernmost significant peaks Signal Peak, Mount Abrupt and Mount Sturgeon. Along the way, we will stay in 2 well-supported hiker camps. Our final steps will take us all the way to the finish of the trail in Dunkeld.

On this expedition, you will start at Jimmy Creek Trailhead where our Central Expedition ends, and cover every step of the Southern Stage of the Grampians Peaks Trail taking the final steps of the GPT into Dunkeld. 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 third and last trip for you. If you want to hike the stages in order, first take on the Northern Expedition, then the Central Expedition, then, come back and finish with this Southern Expedition and you will have covered every step - no missing links!

Who is this program for?

Our 'Expedition' programs are designed for those who love to hike and explore (no matter your level of experience) and prefer the idea of a continuous journey - multiple days, start to finish without leaving the trail. While we provide as much support and comfort as we can, we'll be camping in lightweight hiking tents, sleeping on your inflatable hiking mattress and staying in campsites equipped with composting tank toilets (but no showers!). We take care of all the group equipment (tents, cooking equipment, food etc) but you will need to be capable of carrying your personal clothing, sleeping bag and mattress, approximately 8-12 kgs.

If you would prefer to hike the GPT all in one go without leaving the trail, check out our GPT E2E Expedition

If you like the idea of a shorter multi-day expedition but prefer the idea of a real bed over a tent, check out our Northern Huts Walks!

If you like creature comforts like a hot shower at the end of each day and walking pack-free, check out our Grampians Luxe programs!

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