Grampians Scenic Drive Victoria

"I’m so glad we made the effort to complete the hike to Pinnacle Lookout while visiting the Grampians. The trail itself offered a great mix, there were stretches that felt quite easy and enjoyable, but also several moderate sections that gave us a real challenge. It was a good balance of effort and reward, and by the time we reached the top, the sense of achievement was something special.

The lookout is absolutely stunning. From the Pinnacle you are treated to sweeping views across Halls Gap, the valley below, and the surrounding mountain ranges. On the day we went the weather was perfect, bright blue skies and clear visibility that allowed us to see as far as the eye could reach. The scenery was breathtaking, and it instantly became one of the highlights of our entire trip.

Our hike up and back was around 10km, starting from the main car park in Halls Gap and looping back again. It took a few hours at a steady pace, but every step was worth it. Along the way, the changing terrain, rocky outcrops, and dramatic cliffs kept things interesting. Silent Street was another highlight, but the Pinnacle itself was the ultimate reward.

We also helped one another through some of the steeper sections, which made it a great team experience. If you are in Halls Gap, this is without doubt a must-do activity. The views alone will stay with you long after your visit."

John Winter

"We went to the Pinnacle Lookout on a beautiful day, and the weather was just perfect for the walk. The views from the top are absolutely stunning and totally worth the effort. But here’s my suggestion — go early in the morning or later in the evening. We went during the day, and it got really hot, especially on the way up. The trail is a bit tiring, so bring some water and wear good shoes. Overall, it’s a must-visit spot if you’re in the Grampians — beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings, and a great sense of achievement once you reach the top."

Aksa Thomas

"I spent the day in the Grampians and it was by far such a great day trip and was so memorable with myself and my friend ! The pinnacle lookout is something you should definitely do however I would recommend hiking shoes and a hiking pole which I’m quite happy I was well prepared and equipped for the hike ⛰️🥾The simplicity in nature is so striking- The 4 hours spent hiking was definitely a challenge in itself but was so rewarding . Please be mindful that the hike becomes extremely difficult as you’re getting closer to the top as there is unsteady rocks where you have to get on all fours and legitimately crawl up on top and lift yourself up so if you don’t have great upper body strength or you’re not physically fit please bear this in mind . There are very many steep steps. There is no railing and there are metal and rock steps to take you up as well as flat surface ground but just be quite weary and cautious of your surroundings because it isn’t a wide pathway. It is quite thin so try to pack light and just bear this in mind as well . I would do this hike in a heartbeat. I absolutely loved it and it was a thrill of a time and the view is so breathtaking. I started the hike at 1:30 pm and I had finished the hike at 5:40 pm when I had reached the bottom and was welcome to by all the kangaroos in the Halls gap caravan park . The hike is a four hour duration so just try to make it down before sundown because it would be quite hard to make it down once it’s dark as you need visibility and sunlight ⛰️🌄I definitely felt like I was like on top of the world after hiking the 15,781 steps reach the top🥾⛰️"

Tahlia Tsama