The Balconies

The Balconies is a prominent sandstone rock formation and fenced lookout in Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) in western Victoria. Located near Reed Lookout south of Halls Gap in the Northern Grampians Shire, it offers expansive views over the Victoria Valley and surrounding ranges. Notable for its overhanging rock ledges and panoramic vistas, it is accessed by a short walking track and is one of the park's most photographed viewpoints.

Visitors can expect a short bushwalk from the Reed Lookout car park to a series of fenced sandstone ledges perched on a cliff edge. The site provides wide, elevated views across the Victoria Valley, Victoria Range and Lake Wartook area. The landscape is rugged sandstone with open forest surroundings, viewing platforms with safety fencing, and interpretive signage. There are no shops or cafes at the lookout itself.

The Balconies is part of the sandstone ranges of Gariwerd (Grampians National Park), formed over millions of years. The formation was formerly known as the Jaws of Death before being renamed The Balconies. The broader park was reserved as Grampians National Park in 1984 and protects a landscape with evidence of long Aboriginal occupation.

Located within Gariwerd, the traditional Country of the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali peoples. The Grampians is recognised for its significant Aboriginal rock art sites and ongoing cultural connection for Traditional Owners, with the park jointly managed to protect cultural heritage and natural values.