Bungoona walk
Bald Rock National Park
Overview
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.
- Where
- Bald Rock National Park in Country NSW
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 5.7km return
- Time suggested
- 1 - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- Despite being an easier route, you will still need sturdy shoes.
This return walk is perfect for families and visitors wanting an easier climb to the top of Bald Rock. While it is longer than Bald Rock Summit walk, it avoids the steep section of the rockface.
Starting at Bald Rock campground and picnic area, Bungoona walk winds past granite boulders and gumtrees for 2.2km. There’s lots of wildlife to spot along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for jacky lizards basking on granite formations and listen out for the distinctive superb lyrebird song.
The last 600m of the track takes you up to the summit of Bald Rock. Once you reach the top of the spectacular water-streaked dome, you’ll be rewarded with expansive views of the landscape below. If you’re up for an adventure, you can follow Bald Rock Summit walk back down the rockface. Otherwise, return the way you came.
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.
For visitors with young children or limited mobility, the accessible Bald Rock base walk is a great way to experience this awesome landscape.
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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Bald Rock base walk
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.
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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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