Mount William (Victoria)
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Mount William is located within the Grampians National Park
, approximately 250 kilometres west-north-west of Melbourne
. It is situated on the eastern edge of the national park, approximately 22 kilometres drive from Halls Gap.
. Three transmission towers are located at the summit of Mount William. A sealed service road continues to the summit, but is not accessible by vehicle to the general public.
Visitors to the mountain can drive to a carpark located approximately 920 metres up the mountain, before proceeding on foot for 1.8 km to the summit. It will take a person of moderate fitness approximately 45 mins to walk. No permit is required to climb the mountain.
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Grampians National Park
The Grampians National Park is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 235 kilometres west of Melbourne. The Park was listed on the Australian National Heritage List on 15 December 2006 for its outstanding natural beauty and being one of the richest indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern...
, approximately 250 kilometres west-north-west of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. It is situated on the eastern edge of the national park, approximately 22 kilometres drive from Halls Gap.
The Summit
Mount William is the highest point within the Grampians National ParkGrampians National Park
The Grampians National Park is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 235 kilometres west of Melbourne. The Park was listed on the Australian National Heritage List on 15 December 2006 for its outstanding natural beauty and being one of the richest indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern...
. Three transmission towers are located at the summit of Mount William. A sealed service road continues to the summit, but is not accessible by vehicle to the general public.
Visitors to the mountain can drive to a carpark located approximately 920 metres up the mountain, before proceeding on foot for 1.8 km to the summit. It will take a person of moderate fitness approximately 45 mins to walk. No permit is required to climb the mountain.
External links
- Parks Victoria - Grampians National Park
- Visit Victoria - Grampians National Park
- Geoscience Australia - Mount William
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