Bald Rock base walk
Bald Rock National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bald Rock base walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.7km return
Time
15min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The track is 1.5m wide and made from sealed bitumen.
Other barriers
Pinch points: There are 2 bridges on the track where the path slightly narrows.
Getting there and parking
Bald Rock Base walk leaves from Bald Rock campground and picnic area. To get there:
From Tenterfield:
- Turn right at the northern end of town onto the sealed Mount Lindesay Road. Continue for 29km, passing Boonoo Boonoo National Park and Boonoo Boonoo River.
- Follow the sealed Bald Rock Access Road for 5km to Bald Rock campground and picnic area.
From Stanthorpe:
- Take the road to Amosfield, then turn south towards Tenterfield along the sealed Mount Lindesay Road.
- Crossing Mursons and Jenner creeks, continue past Bald Rock Bush Retreat, then turn right and follow the sealed Bald Rock Access Road for 5km to Bald Rock campground and picnic area.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Bald Rock campground and picnic area where this walk begins. There are 2 accessible parking spaces next to the start of the track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bald Rock National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Clear crisp atmosphere at this time of year offers outstanding views from the top of Bald Rock.
Spring
Wildflowers and the mild temperatures make spring a fantastic time of year for long walks and camping out.
Summer
Good camping weather as the temperature rarely exceeds 30 degrees.
Winter
Frosts and rare snow flakes overnight, followed by brilliant blue skies overhead and crisp, fresh sunny days.
Facilities
- Accessible non-flush toilets, picnic tables, barbeques and drinking water are available Bald Rock campground and picnic area.
- There are no bins, so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
Picnic tables
There is an accessible picnic table set on a gravel surface at the base of Bald Rock.
Seats and resting points
There are several seats with backrests along the walk and benches at the base of Bald Rock.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- This is a flat, step-free, sealed track.
- There are 2 bridges on the track where the path slightly narrows.
- There are 2 accessible parking spaces next to the start of the track.
- There are seats with backrests along the walk with and benches at the base of Bald Rock.
- There is an accessible non-flush toilet at the Bald Rock campground and picnic area.
Prohibited
Cycling
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.
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.
Buy annual pass