Bald Rock base walk
Bald Rock National Park
Overview
Get an up-close view of Australia’s largest exposed granite dome on Bald Rock base walk. This short, accessible walking track is an easy way to explore Bald Rock National Park, near Tenterfield.
- Where
- Bald Rock National Park in Country NSW
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Distance
- 0.7km return
- Time suggested
- 15min
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- The Visitor Information Centre in Tenterfield is a great place to pick up maps and other information about the park.
- Spotted-tailed quolls live in this area of the park. They’re powerful animals, so please appreciate them from a distance and keep your food secured.
Discover the unique beauty of Bald Rock National Park on this accessible walk. The 450m track takes you to a picturesque lunch spot at the base of the mighty granite dome.
Setting out from Bald Rock campground and picnic area, you’ll pass through old-growth forest, with plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife. Keep a look out for jacky lizards sunbathing on granite rock formations and listen out for the distinctive superb lyrebird song.
As you approach Bald Rock, you’ll see impressive colours and patterns on the water-streaked dome against the sky. Pack some snacks to enjoy at the picnic shelter that’s located at the rock base.
Granite country is known for its abundant wildflower displays. If you visit during spring, you’ll be rewarded with colourful everlasting daisies, native bluebells and flannel flowers. Ferns and rock orchids also adorn the boulders, nestling themselves into tiny cracks and crevices.
This sealed bitumen track is suitable for families with prams and visitors with limited mobility. It’s wide enough for 2 wheelchairs to comfortably pass one another, and there are several resting points along the way.
Also see
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Bald Rock Summit walk
Bald Rock Summit walk is a challenging climb up the largest granite rock in Australia, with scenic views out across Bald Rock National Park, near Tenterfield.
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Bungoona walk
Bungoona walk is a moderately challenging hike to the top of Australia’s largest granite dome. From the summit, take in sweeping views of the mighty Bald Rock National Park, near Tenterfield.
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Bald Rock campground and picnic area
Relax over a picnic or barbecue at the base of the mighty summit, or bring a the family caravan or tent for a superb weekend’s bush camping at Bald Rock campground near Tenterfield.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in 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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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.
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