The Balconies

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Victoria

The Balconies

Easy

4.5

(24)

280

hikers

The Balconies

00:38

2.18km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Grampians National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

44 m

Reeds Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is reached via a short but steep path from the parking area. From the top you'll have a panoramic view over Victoria Valley and surrounding mountains.

Tip by

442 m

This relatively flat and easy path takes you out to the Balconies viewpoint. It's just over 1 kilometre each way for this out and back trek, and the native bushland gives you plenty to see before arriving at your destination.

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1.11 km

The Balconies

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock formation 'The Balconies' is a short walk from the car park at Reed Outlook. Here you have an excellent view over the Victoria Valley. The rocks are made …

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2.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

26°C

12°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

November 29, 2024,Grampions NP/VIC: Weg zu den Balconies

The Balconies Lookout is the real landmark of the Grampians, an absolute must, we thought. The path through the sparse eucalyptus forest was easy to walk as there is almost no incline. At the end you are rewarded with a great view, which makes up for the overall boring path. We were back quickly and did another hike that day, …

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January 1, 2026,Zumsteins 🇦🇺 Grampians 🏞️ The Balconies 🌪️🌁

We've now arrived in Halls Gap in Grampians National Park. On the way to our accommodation, we took a short hike to the viewpoints, including The Balconies. The Balconies are a well-known rock formation in the Grampians, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountain landscape, especially from the nearby Reed Lookout. These viewpoints provide panoramic views across the valley and …

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