Girraween National Park
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Southern Queensland Country, Ted Colles and Lachlan Gardiner
Southern Queensland Country, Ted Colles and Lachlan Gardiner
Southern Queensland Country, Ted Colles and Lachlan Gardiner
Southern Queensland Country, Ted Colles and Lachlan Gardiner
Overview
Highlights
Girraween National Park is a must-see bucket list destination located near Stanthorpe in Southern Queensland, great for hiking and camping. Huge granite boulders tower above open forests. Camp at Castle Rock or Bald Rock Creek camping areas or relax with a picnic in the shady Bald Rock Creek day-use area. Explore the park on almost 30 kilometres of walking tracks.
Stroll the 280 metre Wyberba Walk alongside Bald Rock Creek; capture your own snap of the famed Granite Arch; climb The Pyramid for great views over the park; or spend the day walking to granite monoliths or waterholes along the creek. Learn from displays in the visitor information centre and at the day-use area.
Wildflowers in spring are a sight to behold! Gaze at changing reflections in the rock pools or go birdwatching for blue wrens, rare turquoise parrots and other forest birds. Spy bearded dragons and jacky lizards on the granite rocks, soaking up the sun. Go spotlighting at night to see ringtail possums high in the eucalypt trees. There is much to do in Girraween, and if you are lucky, you may see a wombat or hear superb lyrebirds imitating the calls of other birds.
Activities
- Hiking / bush walking
- Sight-seeing
- Camping
Facilities
- Walking trails
- Camping grounds (fees apply)
- Picnic area and barbecues
- Lookouts
- Interpretive centre
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- 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 fees may apply for national parks in Australia. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Entry fees may change at anytime at the discretion of Parks and Wildlife Services, check their website for the most up to date information.
Photo credits: Southern Queensland Country
Content credits: Southern Queensland Country & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Girraween National Park
Address: Girraween National Park, Pyramids Rd, Ballandean QLD 4382
