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BALD ROCK NATIONAL PARK
260m above the surrounding bushland, Bald Rock is a massive granite dome 750m long and 500m wide, the largest exposed granite rock in the Southern Hemisphere. You are rewarded with great views across a boulder-studded landscape when reaching the top. A gentle 2.5km climb to the summit exists, with the option of a short, but very steep descent.
Park Features
• Information Signs • Camping • Picnic Area • Barbecue
• Toilets • Walking Track • Wheel Chair Acces s• Lookouts • Fees |
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BOONOO BOONOO
This woodland park (pronounced ‘bunna bunoo’ – Aboriginal for ‘big rocks’) has spectacular river and gorge scenery and plenty of historic interest as well. Swim and camp beside the river. See Boonoo Boonoo Falls which cascade over the eastern edge of the New England Tableland, crashing 210m into the rainforest and gorges below. Visit Morgan’s Gully where an old goldfield attracted miners in the 1890’s.
Park Features
• Information Signs • Lookouts • Camping • Picnic Area •Gas Cooking Galleys • Toilets • Walking Tracks •Swimming • Cultural Site • Wheel Chair Access• Fees |
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BASKET SWAMP NATIONAL PARK
Adjoining Boonoo State Forest with picnic & bush camping facilites. This waterlogged park of 200ha of heath and sedges, cleans, stores and slowly releases water throughout the year into local creeks, and eventually to the coastal Clarence River system. This park provides access to Timbarra Lookout, Basket Swamp Falls and the Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal area.
Park Features
• Barbeque • Picnic Area |
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TOOLOOM NATIONAL PARK
The extensive subtropical and forest red gum stands protected within this park and provides habitat for the most diverse kangaroo and wallaby (macropod) population found anywhere in Australia. A picnic area and two short walking tracks are located on the southern edge of the park. The park is located 10 km south-west of Urbenville, via the Urbenville – Tooloom Road.
Park Features
• Information Signs • Picnic Area • World Heritage Listing • Lookout |
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TORRINGTON STATE RECREATIONAL AREA
On the Mole Tableland, covering nearly 30,000ha, this is the largest area of native vegetation on the Northern Tablelands. On granite terrain, Torrington provides outstanding examples of New England granite flora. Over 400 different plants, with 37 considered rare or threatened. Camping & picnicking are popular as well as bushwalking and photography. Thunderbolt’s lookout and Mystery Face, a human face-like weatherworn rock, are must sees.
Park Features
• Information Signs • Camping • Picnic Areas • Barbecue • Toilets • Walking Tracks • Cultural Site • Lookouts • Fossicking |
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KOREELAH NATIONAL PARK
Experience one of the state’s western-most rainforest
areas. Pockets of World Heritage listed rainforest hug the steep slopes below Acacia Plateau and Mt Wilson, while a small grassy area beside Koreelah Creek provides a pleasant camping spot. You might be lucky enough to see the endangered double-eyed fig parrot, eastern bristle bird or black-striped wallaby. The park is located 30 km west of Woodenbong, on White Swamp Road, off the Summerland Way at Old Koreelah.
Park Features
• Information Signs • Camping • Barbecue • Toilets • World Heritage Listing |
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