Rockpool Ramble walk
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Rockpool Ramble walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.6km return
Time
6 - 15min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
From Tenterfield:
- Turn right onto Naas Street at the northern end of Rouse Street, then turn left onto Logan Street.
- Drive for 21km down sealed Mount Lindesay Road, passing Basket Swamp National Park.
- Turn rignt onto sealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road, and drive for 5 km to the park entrance.
- Continue along unsealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road for 9 km to Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area where you can park.
From Stanthorpe:
- From High Street, turn right on Amosfield Road, then take a slight right towards Tenterfield along sealed Mount Lindesay Road.
- Crossing Mursons and Jenner Creeks, continue past Bald Rock National Park.
- Turn left onto sealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road, and drive for 5 km to the park entrance.
- Continue along unsealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road for 9 km to Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area where you can park.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road can be inaccessible during heavy rain.
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There is parking at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area, including 1 accessible parking spot. There is bus parking south of the picnic area.
Best times to visit
Spring
This is the season for wildflowers. The mild weather at this time of year is also particularly good for camping.
Summer
The water in the large secluded rockpools along the river will give sweet relief from the summer heat.
Winter
Temperatures can plunge overnight and mornings are often frosty at this time of year, so be well-prepared if you're camping. However, winter days are often sunny, cloudless and warm enough to enjoy a picnic or a long hike.
Facilities
- There is no drinking water so it's best to bring your own.
- There are no rubbish bins so please take all rubbish away with you.
- The nearest toilets (non-flush) are at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area. One toilet is accessible by people with reduced mobility but not people in wheelchairs.
- There are gas/electric barbecues (free) and wood barbecues (bring your own firewood) at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area.
Picnic tables
There are picnic tables along Rockpools View walk which adjoins Rockpool Ramble walk.
There are also picnic tables at Boonoo Boonoo picnic area, including an accessible picnic table.
Seats and resting points
There are seats and resting points on Rockpools View walk which adjoins Rockpool Ramble walk.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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.
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 Boonoo Boonoo National Park in the Country NSW region
Boonoo Boonoo 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