#5 of 46 sights in Grampians
Sight · Grampians National Park
Cliff-edge rock platforms above the vast Victoria Valley
Overview
The Balconies is one of the Grampians' easiest big-view walks. A gentle gravel track through stringybark forest leads to fenced viewing platforms on overhanging sandstone cliffs, with broad views across Victoria Valley and the Victoria Range. The layered rock shelves are the draw here, not just the panorama, and they give the lookout a stronger sense of place than a standard roadside viewpoint.
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Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Grampians Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Grampians National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Reeds Lookout and the Balconies“You're nearing the shared car park for Reeds Lookout and the Balconies, with two quite different reasons to get out of the car. Reeds gives you the broad panorama after a short uphill walk.”
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Guide
The return walk is about 2.2 km and usually takes around an hour at an easy pace. It starts from the shared Reeds Lookout and The Balconies car park and follows a well-formed track with a slight incline. The surface is generally manageable for families, prams, and many visitors using mobility aids, although uneven patches and the final lookout area can still require assistance. Reeds Lookout is a separate, worthwhile stop from the same car park.
Stay on the track and behind the barriers. Slippery rocks, unstable cliffs, and falling branches are real hazards around the lookout, especially after wet or windy weather. Wear shoes with a secure sole and bring water. Dogs are not allowed in the park here, and fires, camping, and bicycles are prohibited. Keep children close to the fenced platforms and do not climb onto the rock ledges.
Wildlife
157 sightingsShort-beaked EchidnaMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
37 sightingsPowerful OwlMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
59 sightingsWedge-tailed EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
24 sightingsEastern Brown SnakeMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
10 sightingsTiger SnakeMost seen around noonSighting map
29 sightingsRed-bellied Black SnakeMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Grampians. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
EasyThe Balconies Walk2.2 km · 1 hr · 0.9 km awayGentle gravel stroll to sandstone platforms above a misty valley
EasyReed Lookout Walk0.5 km · 10 min · 0.9 km awayTen minutes return to a fire tower and Victoria Valley views
ModerateTurret Falls Walk2.4 km · 1 hr · 3.9 km awayShort gorge climb to a terraced seasonal falls seen from rocky ledges
ModerateSplitters Falls Walk1.7 km · 1.3 hr · 3.9 km awayShort rocky gorge walk to a seasonal waterfall above Stony Creek
ModerateGrand Canyon Loop Walk0.9 km · 45 min · 3.9 km awaySqueeze through a sandstone gorge and climb out onto rock terraces
ModerateThe Pinnacle via Wonderland Carpark4 km · 1.5 hr · 3.9 km awaySteep rocky climb through Silent Street to a cliff-edge lookout
ChallengingTower Hill Walk4.6 km · 3 hr · 4.5 km awaySteep overgrown climb to a rocky summit with wide valley views
EasyBoroka Lookout Walk0.2 km · 15 min · 4.9 km awayShort sealed stroll to two platforms over Halls Gap and Lake BellfieldSight · 1.1 km awayReeds LookoutWide Victoria Valley views from a very short uphill walk
Sight · 3.7 km awaySplitters FallsA seasonal cascade tucked into a shady, rock-strewn walk
Campground · 4.1 km awayStony Creek Group CampgroundA quiet group camp among pines, granite, and mountain views
Sight · 4.1 km awayGrand CanyonA narrow sandstone gorge with ladders and seasonal cascades
Campground · 4.6 km awayBoreang CampgroundA quiet bush camp with wildlife, fire rings, and open woodland
Sight · 4.6 km awayVenus BathsSmooth sandstone pools made for a cool, easy creekside wander
Sight · 5 km awayBoroka LookoutA short stroll to huge views over Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield
Sight · 5.2 km awayChatauqua PeakA rocky summit scramble with wide views over Halls GapParkwolf’s Grampians ranking
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