Girraween camp and walks

  • Grade: 3 Medium
  • Time: multi-day
  • Route: Out and back
  • Terrain: Formed tracks
  • Status: Complete
Camping and hiking in granite country at Girraween, Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo NP wth creek swims

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Notes for leaders

All walking routes are signposted, further details on the National Parks website. Suggested itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Castle Rock campground and set up. Swim and short walk at Bald Rock Creek.

Day 2: Climb the Pyramid (via the Arch) then continue on the Junction Track. Lunch at the campsite. Afternoon Underground Creek and Dr Roberts Waterhole for a swim.

Day 3: Mount Norman, returning via Castle Rock and/or Sphinx and Turtle.

Day 4: day trip to Bald Rock National Park to climb Bald Rock, then on to Boonoo Falls for swim and lunch. Return via Tank Traps and Thunderbolts Hideout. Other walks possible at Bald Rock, or add a visit to Basket Swamp Falls.

Day 5: Return home

Also mountain biking trails on the southern side of the park. Other delights in the area: Chocolate and coffee shop near entrance to Girraween National Park. Balancing Heart winery and bistro for an evening meal. Cork tree in Tenterfield. Wallangarra heritage station.

Location and route

Start location
  • 2WD access
  • Girraween National Park, Pyramids Rd Girraween QLD 4382

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  • Last 23/02/2023

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