List of Bushwalks in Barrington Tops National Park

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Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Short Loop)

Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Short Loop)

710 m circuit

20 min to 30 min

Starting from Gloucester Road this short circuit walk takes you through Antarctic beech rainforest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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This short circuit walk in Barrington Tops National Park starts from Honeysuckle Picnic Area, heads through rainforest and open forest of brown barrel with tall mountain banksia, also called honeysuckle. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Honeysuckle Forest Track

820 m circuit

15 min to 20 min

Honeysuckle Forest Track

Burraga Swamp Walking Track

Burraga Swamp Walking Track

1.6 km return

30 min to 1 h

This short return walk in Barrington Tops National Park will take you from Mount Allyn Forest Road parking area through the rainforest to Burraga Swamp. Enjoy the great views on the way. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting from the car park on Gloucester Tops Road this short one-way walk takes you through Barrington Tops National Park to the Gloucester Tops picnic area. See how many wombats you can spot before getting to the picnic area for a picnic. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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River Walking Track

1.8 km oneway

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Long Loop)

Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Long Loop)

1.8 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from Gloucester Road this circuit walk takes you through snow gums area and rainforest with Antarctic beech to reach the beautiful cascades. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Gloucester Falls Walking Track

Gloucester Falls Walking Track

2 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from Gloucester Falls picnic area this circuit walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you through the forest to lookouts over river and falls. Enjoy the lovely walk than return to the picnic area for a picnic. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Waterfall

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Gloucester River Walking Track

Gloucester River Walking Track

2.5 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from Gloucester River campground this circuit walk is perfect for families. It leads along the river and takes in scenic views and plenty of opportunities for observing animals and plants. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting at Polblue Swamp picnic area this circuit walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you through forest and swamp. See the nature change and try to spot wombats and kangaroos. Finish it off with a picnic at the end. If you want, you can make it an overnight trip and stay at the Polblue Campground. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wonnarua people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Polblue Swamp Track

2.9 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from Williams River picnic area this circuit walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you along Williams River through rainforest, blue gum and across a high steel span bridge. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Blue Gum Loop Trail

3.6 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Sharpes Creek Walking Track

Sharpes Creek Walking Track

4.2 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

4.2 km

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Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from Gloucester River campground this circuit walk follows the Sharpes Creek through rainforest and gum forest area. Once you reach Gloucester Tops Road, you can continue along it to make it a loop, or retrace your steps the way you came. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Aeroplane Hill Walking Track

Aeroplane Hill Walking Track

11 km return

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

11 km

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Walk

3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

Starting from Junction Pools campground this return walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you past Aeroplane Hill summit and Black Swamp campground to Careys Peak Lookout. You'll see some rare and threatened species of plants and wildlife that are endemic only to this region. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mountaineer-Glowang Trail

Mountaineer-Glowang Trail

12.8 km oneway

5 h, 7 h to 12 h

This one-way walk in Barrington Tops National Park takes you close to 3 mountain tops (The Mountaneer, The Pimple and The Pinnacle). Starting from Middle Ridge Road walk all the way to Gloucester Tops Road, where you can have a picnic next to Gloucester River. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rocky Crossing return walk starts near the Barrington Guest House, initially heading along the Blue Gum Loop track up the Williams River valley. The track leads to a series of waterholes including a lovely waterfall at Rocky Crossing. This is a beautiful walk through the rainforest of Barrington Tops National Park with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the dense forest. To make this a much shorter walk you can use the alternate access track to Lagoon Pinch, if you can organise the transport. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rocky Crossing Walk

13.4 km return

4 h to 7 h

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Careys Peak Walking Track

Careys Peak Walking Track

14.6 km return

7 h, 12 h to 2 days

Starting from Mount Barrington picnic area this day's walk leads along the eastern rim of the escarpment, past several summits and Careys Hut to Careys Peak lookout for splendid views over the Barrington Tops National Park. You can stay in the historic hut and make this a multi-day trip as well. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wonnarua people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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