Border walk is a 13km, grade 3 hike located in Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 5.5 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Beginning at the northern end of the Bald Rock picnic area, Border walk passes through creeks and swamp, rising above attractive woodlands.
When you reach the northern extent of the walk, take time to rest at the viewing site that offers a fine profile of Bald Rock.
If you walk quietly at dawn or dusk you may see grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and swamp wallabies. If you're in the campground at night, and with a good torch, you might also see possums and gliders. In spring, boronia, banksia, grevillea and a profusion of other wildflowers brighten the woodlands of this granite country. The best time of year to visit would have to be late July, with golden wattle trees blooming.
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Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, please ensure you are well prepared for your visit.
There is limited reception in this park
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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Getting there
Border walk starts at the main visitor area at Bald Rock National Park, very close to Bald Rock. To get there:29km north of Tenterfield on the sealed Mount Lindesay (Woodenbong) RoadAccess to the walking track and Bald Rock is via the sealed Bald Rock RoadFrom Stanthorpe take the road to Amosfield, then turn south towards Tenterfield along the Woodenbong Road. Parking Parking is available in the park.
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About the region
Bald Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
Bald Rock National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.