
Where Is Mount William?
Australia, oceania
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moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, listen up! If you're heading to western Victoria, you HAVE to check out Mount William in the Grampians National Park. It's the park's highest point, and the views? Unreal. Think endless mountain ranges and wide-open plains stretching as far as you can see.
The road up, which is about
, is paved the whole way. But, fair warning, it’s pretty narrow and seriously steep in sections, so buckle up! The drive is an absolute treat, with breathtaking panoramas almost all the way to the top. Note that the last
is off-limits to the public (communications station up there!), but you can still drive the sealed service road.
Elevation hits
, with the grade averaging
. Keep an eye out for the super steep left-hand hairpin turn at
, where you’ll be tested with a maximum gradient of
. Also, heads up, this road can get pretty slippery after rain, so drive carefully!
Road Details
- Country
- Australia
- Continent
- oceania
- Difficulty
- moderate
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