Little Bald Rock walking track (6.5km), Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales

Little Bald Rock walking track is a 6.5km, grade 3 hike located in the Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 6.5km

Duration: 2.5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: Borderlink Trail

End: Borderlink Trail

Location: Bald Rock National Park

Closest town: Carrolls Creek

New South Wales

From state capital: 705km

Longitude: 152.0392815

Latitude: -28.84802053

Hike summary

This 6.5km return walk climbs to the top of the granite dome, where you'll be rewarded with superb scenic views as far as Girraween National Park in Queensland. The walking track heads along the base of Bald Rock, taking in refreshing forests of mountain gum and granite swellings.
Boronias and banksias also sprinkle the trail as you pass geckos and skinks quietly sunning themselves in various rock crevices. It's not uncommon to find yourself accompanied by families of curious kangaroos either as you traverse through.

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Tips

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
You'll need to bring own cooking water
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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Location

Getting there

Little Bald Rock walk begins at Bald Rock camping and picnic area, close to Bald Rock. To get there:Travel 29km north of Tenterfield on the sealed Woodenbong (Mount Lindesay) RoadAccess to the Bald Rock campground and picnic area 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 at Bald Rock camping and picnic area.

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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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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.

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