Bellthorpe National Park

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.

Hard

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.

Easy

1.5 km return

45 mins

Brandson Saw Mill

Easy

2.5 km return

30 mins

Mt Peachester

A short little walk up well maintained forestry trails to the top of Mt Peachester. There you can peer through the bushes to get some views over the surrounding countryside.

Easy

600 m return

30 mins

Stony Creek

The rugged Bellthorpe National Park features open eucalypt forest, rainforest and cascades along picturesque Stony Creek. An easy stroll along the creek to the lake and a beautiful place to stop and picnic.