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4.5
km
return
2
hrs
Sharpes Creek Track
A walk through rainforest in the eastern section of Barrington Tops National Park from the Gloucester River Camping Area to the top of the hill and back via the road.
2.5
km
return
1
hr
Gloucester River Track
A track following the eastern side of the Gloucester River through dry rain forest.
2.5
km
return
90
mins
Antarctic Beech Track
A loop track that passes through large stands of Antarctic Beech and fern filled gullies.
2.5
km
one-way
1
hr
River Track
A walk in the Gloucester Tops section of Barrington National Park that follows the Gloucester River passing through through sections of sub Alpine swamp.
1.5
km
return
1
hr
Gloucester Falls Walk
A loop track in the Gloucester Tops section of Barrington National Park that takes you to a lookout over the Gloucester Falls.
400
m
one-way
20
mins
Thunderbolt's Lookout
This is a short walk to a lookout over the escarpment in the northern section of Barrington Tops National Park.
400
m
return
20
mins
Polblue Falls
A short walk in the northern section of Barrington Tops National Park to a lookout over the picturesque Polblue Falls.
3
km
return
1
hr
Polblue Swamp Track
A lovely walk around a Swamp that drains into streams throughout the Barrington Tops National Park bringing nourishment to the flora and fauna downstream.
16
km
return
5
hrs
Rocky Crossing Track
A beautiful track through rain forest in the Williams River section of Barrington Tops National Park that includes side tracks to the river as well as a huge Strangler Fig.
100
m
return
10
mins
Devil's Hole Lookout
A short walk to a breathtaking view over Barrington Tops National Park.
1
km
one-way
30
mins
Burraga Swamp Track
A lovely walk in Barrington Tops National Park southern section through an Antarctic Beech and fun forest leading to a swamp.
5.2
km
return
90
mins
Caves Track
From the information centre, this interesting track winds up through open forest and rainforest to emerge on the road opposite the ship's Stern track entrance. It provides excellent views into the Coomera Valley and passes a large red cedar and fine specimens of other rainforest tree species. A range of volcanic rock types and formations can be observed. Koalas are often seen in open forest area along the walk. Take care when walking down the bitumen road to return to the start of the circuit, especially on weeekends when traffic is heavy. A self guiding brochure for this circuit is available at the information centre, Lamington Teahouse and at Binna Burra Lodge.
1.5
km
return
45
mins
Brandson Saw Mill
This rugged national park features open eucalypt forest, rainforest and cascades along picturesque Stony Creek. Remnants of Brandon’s Timber Sawmill can still be seen on West Bellthorpe Road. Branch Creek Road offers a moderately challenging and picturesque 4WD opportunity as it winds up through the middle of the park.
Although this is predominantly a 4wd and horse riding park , there’s nothing stopping you parking your car at a gate or side of road and walk to the destinations.
4
km
return
78
mins
Beacon View Walk
This rugged national park features open eucalypt forest, rainforest and cascades along picturesque Stony Creek. Remnants of Brandon’s Timber Sawmill can still be seen on West Bellthorpe Road. Branch Creek Road offers a moderately challenging and picturesque 4WD opportunity as it winds up through the middle of the park.
Although this is predominantly a 4wd and horse riding park , there’s nothing stopping you parking your car at a gate or side of road and walk to the destinations.
4.42
km
return
5
hrs
Branch Creek
From the Stony Creek day use area, the junction of Branch Creek with Stony Creek is at the main swimming hole. Branch Creek goes west from here. Can be very slippery after wet weather. Lots of rock hopping, and a few places to climb waterfalls.
6
km
4
hrs
Mt Lindesay
I've revised the description and left the original below.
From the border gate the route follows the western ridge before traversing the mountain's southern slopes. Once you reach the eastern ridge, look for the ascent point for the lower cliff-line, very close to the ridge crest. The climb starts with a steep chimney to a tree, which can be used as an anchor for this lower pitch if needed, then briefly traverses right before climbing straight up a very shallow gully to a ramp trending leftwards. Casuarina needles make this section slippery. The route is easy to follow from here but the upper cliff-line, while short, contains a slightly overhanging move and some climbers will require aid to ascend. It is far easier to abseil down the upper cliff-line, and safer to use a rope for all exposed sections. Rope doubled-over slings around trees, with separate sling retrieval line should work OK for descent, though the lead climber would need to be able to ascend without protection and the lower cliffs would be 2 pitches long. There were no views from the summit when I climbed this in early 2000s
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION
This walk starts near the border gate and eventually becomes very steep on a relatively poorly defined path. It's possible to go nearly all the way to the top without a rope.
7.6
km
return
4.5
hrs
Mount Samson
Sorry, this walk is now closed. This area is now private property, no entry is permitted.
18
km
return
7
hrs
Mt Rufus
Climbs up from Lake St Clair to Mt Rufus, which provides sweeping views over Lake St Clair, Mt Olympus, Frenchmans Cap and the headwaters of the Franklin River. You can return the same way, or do a circuit which takes you back past Shadow Lake (a large alpine tarn). Incredible displays of flowering heath (scoparia) in summer. A well marked track with boardwalks in sections.
Little Hugel
A panoramic view of Lake St Clair, Mt Olympus, Mt Byron and Mt Hugel from the top of a rocky peak. A lesser-walked track but one that combines great views with some alpine lakes and rainforest areas.
