Parking
Start at Wonderland Carpark on Wonderland Road, off Mount Victory Road.

Grampians National Park, VIC
Short rocky gorge walk to a seasonal waterfall above Stony Creek
Overview
An out-and-back walk of about 1.06 miles (1.7 km) round trip, starting and finishing at Wonderland Carpark. Allow roughly 1.3 hours, or 1 to 1.5 hours with pauses for photos and time at the falls. Difficulty is moderate, about 5 out of 10.
Map & elevation
Plan your hike

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.
Recorded for this trailhead
The Pinnacle from Wonderland“You're approaching the Wonderland starting point for the Pinnacle, where the walk through the rocks is a big part of the attraction.”
Plays as you drive up to this trailhead in the Parkwolf Grampians Tour Guide.
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Trail guide
From the carpark access, follow the connected Wonderland Loop Walk into rocky terrain and a gorge, tracking alongside Stony Creek. Watch for the signed Splitters Falls turnoff, which leads the last stretch to the waterfall. The falls are the payoff and the turnaround point, then you retrace the same corridor back to the car.
Short does not mean easy here. Expect rocky ground, steep stairs, handrails and steps on the harder sections, and some uneven creekside footing. Sturdy shoes with grip make a noticeable difference, and the stairs are the main effort on an otherwise brief walk.
Begin at Wonderland Carpark on Wonderland Road, off Mount Victory Road. The parking area is the trailhead, so there is no road walking to reach the track.
This is the short carpark-to-falls version. The Halls Gap approach to the same waterfall is a much longer walk, and the nearby Wonderland and Pinnacle routes are a longer, more strenuous day. Pick this one when you want the gorge and waterfall in about an hour.
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
ModerateGrand Canyon Loop Walk0.9 km · 45 min · At the trailheadSqueeze through a sandstone gorge and climb out onto rock terraces
ModerateThe Pinnacle via Wonderland Carpark4 km · 1.5 hr · At the trailheadSteep rocky climb through Silent Street to a cliff-edge lookout
ModerateTurret Falls Walk2.4 km · 1 hr · At the trailheadShort gorge climb to a terraced seasonal falls seen from rocky ledges
ModerateChatauqua Peak Loop Walk6.3 km · 2.5 hr · 1.8 km awaySteep rocky summit above Halls Gap, with fern gullies and a waterfall
ModerateHalls Gap to The Pinnacle9.6 km · 5 hr · 1.9 km awaySteep sandstone climb to a wide lookout, then a canyon-lined return
EasyVenus Baths Loop Walk2.3 km · 1 hr · 1.9 km awaySmooth sandstone pools on Stony Creek, an easy 2.3 km family circuit
ChallengingWerdug Overnight Hike26 km · 13 hr · 1.9 km awaySteep escarpment climb to a high hike-in camp above Lake Wartook
ChallengingBoroka Lookout from Halls Gap12 km · 4 hr · 1.9 km awaySteep 12 km climb through stringybark forest to a cliff-edge panorama
Sight · 0.2 km awayGrand CanyonA narrow sandstone gorge with ladders and seasonal cascades
Sight · 0.3 km awaySplitters FallsA seasonal cascade tucked into a shady, rock-strewn walk
Sight · 1.4 km awayVenus BathsSmooth sandstone pools made for a cool, easy creekside wander
Sight · 1.6 km awayPinnacle LookoutA dramatic rock platform above Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield
Sight · 1.8 km awayHalls GapA practical mountain base for central walks, wildlife, and big views
Sight · 2 km awayChatauqua PeakA rocky summit scramble with wide views over Halls Gap
Visitor center · 2.6 km awayBrambuk the National Park & Cultural CentreA cultural gateway to Gariwerd stories, wildlife, and walking plans
Sight · 2.9 km awayLakeview LookoutA short rocky walk to a wide Lake Bellfield panoramaParkwolf’s Grampians ranking