Boundary Falls campground and picnic area
Gibraltar Range National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Boundary Falls campground and picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Boundary Falls campground and picnic area is in Gibraltar Range National Park. To get there:
- From Glen Innes, drive 63km east towards Grafton along the Gwydir Highway.
- From Grafton, drive 97km west towards Glen Innes along the Gwydir Highway.
- The campground and picnic area is located a short distance off the main road and is well sign-posted
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at the northern end of the picnic area and campground. You can also park directly at your campsite if you're staying at the campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gibraltar Range National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The most popular time of the year to visit, spring sees the park erupt into a vibrant display of wildflowers, including the Gibraltar waratah.
Summer
Take in an early morning bushwalk before the day heats up, then cool down in one of the many waterways, like the Little Dandahra Creek.
Winter
It can be below freezing at night, but the daytime temperatures make this the best time of the year to take in some of the longer treks like the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 24.1°C
Highest recorded
35°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 13.2°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
258.4mm
Facilities
Tank water is available at this campground; you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
Toilets
This campground has a single drop toilet.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
Step-free access
The campground and picnic area are flat and step-free, with a mixture of hard-packed ground and gravel pathways.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Boundary Falls campground and picnic area is mostly flat and step-free. There are formal and informal gravel and hard-packed ground pathways.
The single drop toilet is not accessible or ambulant.
Permitted
Gathering firewood
There may be a supply of firewood, however it’s a good idea to bring your own supply.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
Buy annual pass