The Balconies and Reed Lookout Grampians Guide: difficulty, views, distance and duration of walk

Planning a trip to the Grampians National Park? This guide covers The Balconies and Reed Lookout, including trail difficulty, hiking distance and duration, and the stunning views at both lookouts. Use it to plan your visit and decide if these spots should be on your Grampians itinerary.

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Difficulty rating for a walk to The Balconies and Reed Lookout in Grampians

As Reed Lookout is just 2 minutes walk from the carpark, I’d rate the difficulty 0 out of 10.

The Balconies takes a bit of a walk, but the trail is flat and easy, so I’d rate it 1 out of 10.

How long is The Balconies Walk in Grampians? return trip distance and time

The 2.2 km The Balconies walk return trip took us 1.5 hours- 40 minutes from the carpark to The Balconies Lookout, and about 20 minutes enjoying the view and taking photos, and a 30 minutes walk back to the car park.

Views & photos of route to The Balconies and Reed Lookout in the Grampians

Is it worth going to The Balconies and Reed Lookout in Grampians?

Yes, it is absolutely worth visiting The Balconies and Reed Lookout. And since Reed Lookout and The Balconies share the same car park, it’s super easy to visit both at once.

There are quite a few lookouts in Grampians National Park. While Pinnacle Lookout and Boroka Lookout are, in my opinion, the most breathtaking, The Balconies and Reed Lookout offer completely different perspectives of the Grampians. Their views and angles are unique, and also beautiful.

Plus, The Balconies is where the rock formation that looks like a giant mouth of a beast, giving it the nickname “The Jaws of Death.” It looks incredibly cool and is one of the main reasons this lookout is so popular. It is also a recommended sunset spot. Our tour guide told us that visitors used to be able to access the “jaw” area but you can’t access it anymore. Just enjoying the view from the lookout itself is worth going anyway.

But, if you don’t have much time for Grampians, I’d suggest going for Pinnacle Lookout and Boroka Lookout, or maybe add Reed Lookout(only need about 10 mins to enjoy the view), without taking the walk to The Balconies. 

 Grampians tours that included The Balconies and Reed Lookout

Grampians Day Tour	Best for	Attractions	Ticket price & availability
From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Bushwalking Tour	1. People looking for a bit of hiking but nothing too challenging. 2. Visitors who want stunning views without too much physical effort	The Balconies Reed Lookout Beaufort Boroka Lookout Mackenzie Falls Halls Gap	Check 🔗here for tour details, available dates & current tour price.

Grampians Milti-day tour	Best for	Attractions	Ticket price & availability
From Melbourne: 2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Escape	1. People staying in Melbourne before & after the trip. 2. Visitors seeking a relaxed, slow-paced tour of Grampians & Great Ocean Road highlights. 3. Those looking for tours with accommodation and breakfast included. 4. Visitors with 2 full days to explore the beautiful scenery of Great Ocean Road and Grampian.	The Balconies Memorial Arch Apollo Bay ice cream Otway rainforest 12 Apostles London Bridge Loch Ard Gorge Boroka Lookout Mackenzie falls Brambuk Cultural Center Halls Gap	Click to check details, availability & current price 🔗here.
From Melbourne: 3-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour	1. People staying in Melbourne before & after the trip. 2. Relaxed, slow-paced exploration of Grampians & Great Ocean Road. 3. Visitors with 3 full days for in-depth sightseeing. 4. Physically fit travelers aiming to complete Pinnacle trail & Mackenzie Falls walk.	The Balconies Reeds Lookout MacKenzie Falls Pinnacle lookout Boroka Lookout 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge Razorback Apollo Bay Great Otway National Park rainforest Warrnambool Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve	Check 🔗here for details, availability & current price.
Melbourne to Adelaide: 3-Day Great Ocean Road Grampians Tour	1. Travelers planning to start in Melbourne and finish in Adelaide, preferring a road trip through the Great Ocean Road and Grampians rather than flying. 2. Those looking for tours with accommodation and breakfast included. 3. Visitors with 3 full days to explore the Great Ocean Road and Grampians in depth. 4. Those wanting a relaxed, slow-paced journey covering multiple attractions along the way. 5. Physically fit travelers aiming to complete Pinnacle trail & Mackenzie Falls walk.	The Balconies Reeds Lookout 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge Razorback Tower Hill Conservation Reserve Boroka Lookout Pinnacle lookout Mackenzie Falls Adelaide City	Check details of the tour, availability & current price 🔗here.
Adelaide to Melbourne: 3-Day Grampians & Great Ocean Road Journey	1. Travelers planning to start in Adelaide and finish in Melbourne, preferring a road trip through the Great Ocean Road and Grampians rather than flying. 2. Those looking for tours with accommodation and breakfast included. 3. Visitors with 3 full days to explore the Great Ocean Road and Grampians in depth. 4. Those wanting a relaxed, slow-paced journey covering multiple attractions along the way. 5. Physically fit travelers aiming to complete Pinnacle trail & Mackenzie Falls walk.	The Balconies Mackenzie Falls Boroka Lookout Halls Gap Pinnacle lookout Tower Hill Conservation Reserve Loch Ard Gorge London Bridge 12 Apostles Apollo Bay Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch	Check 🔗here for tour details, availability & current price.

Grampians National Park Hotel and accommodation recommendation

Accommodation options in the Grampians are relatively limited, with most hotels, cabins concentrated around Halls Gap.

I highly recommend 🔗Breeze Holiday Parks (Grampians), where we stayed during our trip. They offer a range of cabin options suitable for different group sizes. Since we were traveling as a family, we chose the Deluxe Family Cabin, which worked perfectly for us.

It offered a clean, cozy & cute cabin with 2 bedrooms, a little living room, a fully equipped kitchen and both AC and heating. It’s not huge but has everything you need. And the price is fair, I highly recommend it. 

You can compare the price 🔗on this platform and 🔗this site. Both offer great discounts sometimes! 

If you want to stay right in Halls Gap town centre, within walking distance to restaurants and shops, 🔗Breeze Holiday Park Halls Gap is another great option. Plus, you can often spot wild kangaroos around Halls Gap. 

One important note: for both locations, make sure to book the deluxe option. Based on our experience, the deluxe rooms were great, while the budget ones tend to have negative reviews online. 

Restaurant recommendations in Grampians National Park

For restaurants and food, I recommend Pizza at 🔗Town Fryer Fish & Chips Pizza Bar . It is surprisingly good, cheesy, full of flavour and not dry at all. 

You can also try some pastries 🔗here. The Spinach & Feta cheese, steak & mushroom, steak & bacon flavours pies are all approved by us!