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Length: 38km
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Duration: 1-2 days
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Grade: 4
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Style: Return
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Start: Link Trail, Chichester
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End: Link Trail, Chichester
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Location: Barrington Tops National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 280 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -32.07012418
Longitude: 151.5581598
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


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Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


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Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Barrington Tops National Park...
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Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


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Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


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Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
When it's time to get out of town and embrace the great outdoors, this spectacular walk in Barrington Tops National Park will have you singing its praises. Link trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak connects famous Gloucester Tops with Barrington plateau, and is popular with experienced bushwalkers and mountain bikers alike.
Following a narrow tree-lined ridge that divides Kerrepit and Chichester Rivers, the moderate track passes several unique hanging swamps and forests of towering messmate and Antarctic beech. As you climb up towards the plateau, forests give way to sub-alpine snow gums. The steep climb to Careys Peak lookout rewards you with some of the most superb panoramic views in the park.
Perhaps you'll want to rest those legs afterwards and stay overnight at Wombat Creek campground before heading back to rest at Gloucester Falls picnic area. Alternatively, a network of scenic walks offers the chance to explore the pristine high country.
About the region
Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting there
Link trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak is in the central precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:From Bucketts Way, between Gloucester and Stroud.Turn into Gloucester Tops Road and continue to Gloucester RiverContinue past the river for approximately 35 minutesTake the right fork into Kerrepit Road and follow to the end Parking Parking is available at the end of Kerrepit Road.
Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
If you're bushwalking in this park it's a good idea to bring a topographic map, compass and GPS.
This walk may also be closed at different times of the year due to weather or fires, so it's advised to check with the local Gloucester NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300.
Toilets are located at Gloucester Falls picnic area and Wombat Creek campground
Only experienced bushwalkers should attempt to do this return walk in one day
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.