Just your group
Share the day with your partner, family or friends, with a private vehicle and local hiking guide dedicated to your group. Up to 10 guests.
Get outside. Share the adventure.
Private Grampians Hiking Adventure
Explore sandstone canyons, mountain trails and waterfalls with your own group and local guide. $1,500 per private vehicle, with hotel pickup in the central Melbourne area and the option to tailor the day beforehand.
Up to 10 guestsPrivate vehicle & guideHotel pickupCustomise beforehand
A day outdoors, together.
Big mountain views. Shared with your favourite people.
Gather your partner, family or friends for a day exploring the Grampians together. Walk between sandstone walls, share lunch high above Halls Gap and follow the trail down to MacKenzie Falls, with your own local guide taking care of the route and driving.
Our recommended itinerary brings together the walks, waterfalls and wildlife we love. Keep the planning simple and follow this route, or contact us beforehand to discuss your group's interests and walking abilities. We will help shape a day that fits, with hotel pickup in our central Melbourne pickup area.
The Hike & Seek difference
Your own guide. An adventure shaped around you.
A private tour gives you time outdoors with the people you choose, plus local knowledge and help with the planning. Here is what is included in your private Grampians experience.
Hotel pickup included
Start from your Melbourne CBD hotel or accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD. Send us your address so we can confirm pickup.
An adventure to share
Hike the Grand Canyon and Silent Street, enjoy lunch at The Pinnacle and explore MacKenzie Falls together on our recommended route.
Make the day your own
Love hiking, photography or wildlife? Tell us what matters to your group before booking and we can discuss a route that suits your interests.
A pace that suits your group
Your guide helps the group find a comfortable walking pace, with breaks to enjoy the scenery. Changes to the route are planned around the time available.
$1,500 for the vehicle
One private-tour price for your group, including your guide and transport on the recommended itinerary. Lunch and drinks are purchased separately.
“The small group tour with Hike & Seek was definitely the way to go for those seeking a more active tour.”
Your suggested adventure
Canyons, summit views and waterfalls.
Our recommended route centres on the hike through the Grand Canyon and Silent Street to The Pinnacle. Expect approximately 6.5 km of walking across the day, including rocky terrain and steep steps, with a local guide alongside your group.
Stop in Beaufort for coffee and lunch supplies, eat at The Pinnacle, then explore MacKenzie Falls, Reeds or Boroka Lookout and Halls Gap. Prefer a different balance of hiking and sightseeing? Contact us before booking. Changes depend on the time available, park conditions and your group's needs.
The adventure
Melbourne→Beaufort Coffee & Lunch Pickup→Grand Canyon→Silent Street→Lunch at The Pinnacle→MacKenzie Falls→Reeds or Boroka Lookout→Halls Gap
7:30 AM
Private Melbourne Pickup
Your local guide picks up your group for a day in the mountains together. Hotel pickup is included in Melbourne CBD and at accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD, subject to confirming your address. Staying outside this area? Meet us at our usual central Melbourne pickup point.
Meeting point if outside the hotel pickup area:180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Morning
Beaufort Coffee & Lunch Pickup
Stop in the country town of Beaufort for a coffee, a stretch and a chance to pick up lunch for the hike. Choose something to take along in your day bag — we'll enjoy lunch at The Pinnacle, surrounded by mountain views.
Late Morning
Grand Canyon
From Wonderland, follow your guide into the Grand Canyon, hiking between towering sandstone walls and through rocky passages on the way to The Pinnacle. There is time to find a comfortable rhythm together and enjoy the details along the trail.
Late Morning
Silent Street
Continue through the Wonderland Range into Silent Street, a narrow natural corridor enclosed by tall sandstone walls. Take in the textures, look up at the cliffs and share one of the most memorable sections of the hike with your own group.
Lunch
The Pinnacle
Arrive at The Pinnacle for sweeping views over Halls Gap and the surrounding ranges. Find a suitable place to settle in with the lunch you picked up in Beaufort, enjoy the mountain air and take photos together before the return hike. Your guide will choose an alternative lunch spot if conditions call for it.
Afternoon
MacKenzie Falls
Trade the mountain tops for one of Victoria's most spectacular waterfalls. Follow the steep trail down into the valley to experience MacKenzie Falls from below, where water crashes over huge cliffs into the gorge. The climb back up will get the legs working again — but it's absolutely worth it.
Afternoon
Reeds or Boroka Lookout
Finish the mountain exploring at Reeds Lookout or Boroka Lookout. Both offer enormous views across the Grampians, with the day's choice guided by timing, weather and local conditions. It is a final chance to take in the scale of the landscape you've spent the day exploring on foot.
Late Afternoon
Wild Kangaroo Spotting
Before leaving the Grampians, look for wild kangaroos around Halls Gap with your guide. Spend time watching them from a respectful distance and enjoying a quieter moment together after the day's hiking. Sightings vary naturally.
Approx. 7:30 PM
Return to Melbourne
Settle in for the journey back to Melbourne with memories of sandstone canyons, mountain views, waterfalls and a day shared with your favourite people. Return arrangements and approximate timing will be confirmed with your itinerary.
Bring your people. We will plan the adventure.
Plan your private Grampians day.
$1,500 per vehicle. Up to 10 guests. Your own local guide.
Is this your kind of day?
For families and friends who love getting outside.
Whether you are sharing a holiday, celebrating an occasion or getting friends together, this is a day to enjoy nature in good company. Use the hiking itinerary as a starting point and tell us what would make the day special for your group.
You'll love this tour if you:
- ✓Want a real hike to be the centrepiece of the day.
- ✓Want a private vehicle and guide for your own group.
- ✓Love mountains, waterfalls and wild landscapes.
- ✓Are comfortable walking around 6.5 km.
- ✓Don't mind stairs, rocks and a little scrambling.
- ✓Want time to search for wild kangaroos.
- ✓Want to share the adventure with family or friends.
- ✓Want local knowledge and help planning the day.
Talk to us before booking if you:
- —Need a fully accessible, step-free itinerary.
- —Prefer sightseeing with minimal walking.
- —Are uncomfortable on uneven or rocky trails.
- —Only want to visit viewpoints accessible by vehicle.
- —Are uncomfortable with a long, active day outdoors.
Your local crew
A local guide to bring the day together.
Hike & Seek is a small independent Melbourne tour company built around hiking, wildlife and time in nature. Our friendly, First Aid qualified guides share the places they love and help you feel at home on the trail.
Your private guide walks with you, helps the group find a comfortable pace and keeps an eye on the conditions. From the first coffee stop to the last mountain view, you have someone looking after the details.
Tell us what your group enjoys before you travel. Whether the priority is the hike, photography or time watching wildlife, we can discuss how to balance the day within a practical itinerary.
First Aid qualifiedHiking guidesIndependent & localPrivate guiding
The essentials
What's included
- ✓Your own local hiking guide
- ✓Private vehicle for your group
- ✓Grampians National Park entry
- ✓Guided Pinnacle hike
- ✓Grand Canyon & Silent Street
- ✓MacKenzie Falls walk
- ✓Reeds or Boroka Lookout
- ✓Wildlife spotting opportunities
- ✓Hotel pickup within the central pickup area
- ✓Up to 10 guests
Not included:Lunch, drinks and personal expenses. We stop in Beaufort for coffee and to pick up lunch to carry on the hike and enjoy at The Pinnacle.
Before you book
Private Grampians tour FAQs
What makes this a private Grampians tour?
The vehicle and local hiking guide are exclusively for your group, with up to 10 guests. You can follow our recommended Grampians hiking itinerary or contact us before booking to discuss changes to the walks, stops and focus of the day.
How much does the private tour cost?
The recommended private Grampians day tour costs AUD $1,500 per vehicle for up to 10 guests. That is the total tour price for your group, not a per-person rate. Lunch, drinks and personal expenses are purchased separately. If you would like a customised itinerary, we will confirm the plan and price before you book.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included in Melbourne CBD and at accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD. Send us your accommodation address before booking so we can confirm whether it is within the pickup area. The distance is by road, rather than a straight-line radius.
Where do we meet if we are outside the hotel pickup area?
Our usual central meeting point is 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. We will confirm your pickup location and departure time before the tour.
Can we customise the itinerary?
Yes. Contact us beforehand with your preferred date, group size, interests and walking abilities. We can discuss changes to the route, hiking and stops, subject to travel time, conditions and what is practical in a day. Please arrange significant changes before booking.
How much hiking is involved?
The recommended itinerary includes approximately 6.5 km of walking across the day. The Pinnacle hike is around 4.2 km return through the Grand Canyon and Silent Street, and MacKenzie Falls adds roughly 2 km of steep walking. Distances may change with an agreed customised route.
How difficult are the walks?
The recommended day includes Grade 3 walking with uneven rocky terrain, steps, steep sections and some scrambling. Everyone in the group should have a reasonable level of fitness. MacKenzie Falls involves a steep descent and climb back up. Tell us about any concerns before booking so we can discuss the right route.
Can you cater for different walking abilities?
Let us know the walking experience and needs of everyone in your group, including any children, before booking. We can discuss a less strenuous itinerary where practical. The standard Pinnacle and MacKenzie Falls route is not step-free, and a private booking does not change the terrain.
Where do we have lunch?
We stop in Beaufort for coffee and to buy lunch to carry in your day bag. On the recommended itinerary, we enjoy lunch at The Pinnacle. Your guide may choose a different lunch spot if weather or trail conditions make that more suitable. Lunch and drinks are purchased separately.
What time does the tour depart and return?
For the recommended itinerary, we suggest leaving Melbourne at approximately 7:30 AM and returning around 7:30 PM. Exact times depend on your pickup location, agreed route, traffic and conditions. This is a full day with a substantial drive in each direction.
Will we definitely see kangaroos?
We look for wild kangaroos around Halls Gap, where they are commonly seen. They are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
What happens in bad weather?
Mountain weather, park conditions and track closures can affect the route. Your guide may change walks or viewpoints when needed for safety and conditions. We will discuss any significant changes with you.
What should we bring?
Bring comfortable hiking shoes or trainers with good grip, water, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Each person should have a small day bag with space for the lunch bought in Beaufort. Let us know about dietary requirements before the tour.
Can we bring luggage?
Vehicle storage is limited. Please contact us before booking if you need to bring anything larger than a small day bag.
How do we book, and what are the cancellation terms?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date, number of guests, pickup address and any itinerary requests. We will confirm availability, the itinerary, price and private-tour booking and cancellation terms before you book.
Let's hit the trail.
Make time for a mountain adventure together.
Share your preferred date, group size and what you would love to do. We will help you plan a private day of mountain trails, waterfalls and wildlife, with the details confirmed before you book.
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