Wombat Creek campground
Barrington Tops National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wombat Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Wombat Creek campground is in the Barrington Tops precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. The campground can only be accessed by foot. To get there:
From Gloucester:
- Take Thunderbolts Way; this road becomes Scone Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road.
- Turn left into Barrington trail at Barrington trail picnic area located on the left after passing Devils Hole
- Follow Barrington trail for approximately 15km to Mount Barrington picnic area
- Barrington trail is only open to vehicles from October 1 – May 31. Temporary closures may occur during this period due to weather conditions. Check alerts for current closures.
- From Mount Barrington follow Careys Peak walking track for approximately 7km
- Turn right and follow The Corker for approximately 1km
- Turn left and follow Link trail for approximately 400m to the campground
From Scone:
- Take the Hunter Road from Scone
- Turn right on to Moonan Brook Road, then turn left on Barrington Tops Forest Road.
- Turn into Barrington trail, which is on the right 1km past Polblue.
- Follow Barrington trail for around 15km to Mount Barrington
- Barrington trail is only open to vehicles from October 1 – May 31. Temporary closures may occur during this period due to weather conditions. Check alerts for current closures.
- From Mount Barrington follow Careys Peak walking track for approximately 7km
- Turn right and follow The Corker for approximately 1km
- Turn left and follow Link trail for approximately 400m to the campground
Alternatively, the campground can also be accessed via:
- Aeroplane Hill walking track
- Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
- Or the more challenging Corker trail.
Road quality
Roads may become slippery in wet weather.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Mount Barrington picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.
Spring
Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.
Summer
Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.
Facilities
- Keep campfires small or use a camp stove instead
- Water is available at this campground, but you should boil or treat it before drinking.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Hard access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks. Assistance will be necessary.
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 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.