Cathedral Rock Track
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Overview
Highlights
Hike up Cathedral Rock to sit on a natural throne – perched on 200 metres of stacked boulders – and survey your kingdom. The nearby Round Mountain is the highest point of the New England Tablelands, although only by a royal whisker at 1,584 metres.
The track is most easily accessed from Barokee campground. Follow the circuit clockwise and hike through sub-alpine woodland to the summit turnoff. Rock-hopping is the scientific term for what you’ll be doing for much of the next 400 metres as you clamber over boulders and straddle crevices.
On the way back, keep following the circuit around through a protected valley of manna gums. For the intrepid, pack headlamps and set out to Cathedral Rock at sunrise or sunset. Remember to take your camera, a raincoat, warm clothes, and a flask of coffee to reward yourself with for when you reach the top.
Activities
- Bush walking / hiking
- Picnics
- Camping
- Photography
Facilities
- Walking trail - 6km loop | grade 5 | (difficult)
- Camping ground
- Parking is available at Barokee campground.
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Please be aware that boulders along this walk will be slippery when wet .
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird-watch.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees may apply, check the parks website for bookings and further details.
Photo credits: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services | A Ingarfield | Barbara Webster
Location & Supplier
Cathedral Rock Track
Address: Barokee campground, Cathedral Rock, Ebor, New South Wales 2453
