The MacKenzie Falls are one of Victoria`s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. They always carry water, regardless of the season, because they are fed by the Wartook Reservoir that provides the water supply for Horsham and the Wimmera wheat fields in the north of the Grampians. After rain, the falls are even more spectacular, with torrents of water cascading over the huge cliffs into the deep pool below.

Zumsteins was a popular holiday camping area in the 1930s. This is a great place to take a break. If needed, there is a stone picnic shelter building near the toilets. There is also river access here if you want to take your shoes off and enjoy a paddle. Note that renovation work is in progress here (Mar ’17). If you choose to explore the small Historic Area on the other side of the river (see below), be aware that Zumstein’s famous “rammed-earth” holiday cottages may not be accessible for viewing. However, there are some excellent new interpretive signs here telling of this area’s history.

There are toilets and picnic tables here (but no drinking water is available).

The summit area near the Pinnacle is an ideal place for lunch, with excellent views and shady rocks for shelter. From the lookout you will be able to see a lot of the route you have walked over since the start of the trip.

What a view! Look over towards the cultivated land. These are olive plantations. Mt Zero is the small peak on its own with a trig point on top. You have walked almost 7.5kms so far!
You may also see some small birds of prey circling the summit. These are Australian Kestrels, also known as Nankeen Kestrels, in reference to their yellowish colour. (Falco cenchroides). At 30 – 35 cm in length, these one of our smaller raptors. Their backs and wings mostly rufous, with some dark streaking.

If want to go further to summit itself, you must follow the red arrows beyond this. Do not continue to the summit if you are not comfortable with rock scrambling or heights. However, there is a great cave just around the corner to the right which is a great spot for lunch. Even if you do not go to the summit, this is a worthwhile place to visit. However, do not continue if it is rainy and the rocks are wet. Some of the next section can be slippery and dangerous in such conditions. The red arrow path loops around to the right. If you are continuing, leave your poles at viewpoint and use your hands as required. You will come back the same way.

On the summit of Mt Rosea: You are now at 1009m asl (above sea level). This is the highest point you’ve been to on this trip. You can see most of the route you’ve walked over the last few days from up here. Look at the metal “compass” circle in the middle of the seat to help you identify the various peaks and other features. If you look down over the edge of the handrail you can still see evidence of the landslides that wreaked havoc here in 2011.

You will quickly arrive at the Borough Huts Campground. There are toilets (to R), BBQs and picnic tables here. In 1881 a weir, water fluming & tunnel were constructed along Fyan’s Creek to supply water to Stawell. The “Borough Huts” accommodated workers for this project and also provided lodging for early holiday makers. Historical photos of the area can be found online (https://www.flickr.com/photos/public-record-office-victoria/7490821968) but the huts themselves have long disappeared.

3,829-ft. high mountain with a trail to the summit & elevated views of the national park.

This is a great place to have your lunch and hang out. You are looking out over one of the largest volcanic areas in Australia where volcanoes once dotted the whole valley, including Mount Napier to the west near Hamilton. The last known eruption was only 5000 years ago in Mount Gambier.

This is a botanical garden.