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Rockpools View walk

Boonoo Boonoo National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Rockpools View walk.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

0.4km return

Time

6 - 12min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Well-formed track

Getting there and parking

Rockpools View walking track starts at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area where you can park. 

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 right on sealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road and drive for 5km to the park entrance.
  • Continue along unsealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road for 9km to Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area.

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 5km to the park entrance.
  • Continue along unsealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road for 9km to reach Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area. 

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road can become inaccessible during heavy rains.

  • Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Accessible parking is available at Boonoo Boonoo Falls 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 Boonoo Boonoo River will give sweet relief from the summer heat.

Winter

Temperatures can plunge overnight and mornings are often frosty, 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

This walk starts at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area, where:

  • There are two non-flush toilets - one is suitable for people with reduced mobility but not people in wheelchairs.
  • There are gas/electric barbecues (free).
  • There is a carpark, with an accessible parking space.

There are no bins so you'll have to take all your rubbish away with you.

Picnic tables

There is one picnic table on the first part of this walk, and one at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area. One picnic table is accessible for people with reduced mobility, i.e. 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height.

Step-free access

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

Seats are accessible for people with reduced mobility along Rockpools View walk.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

The ground surface from Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area to Rockpool View walk is sloped with a gradient of 1:10. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Cycling

Fishing

Gathering firewood

Generators

Horses

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.

Rockpools View walk

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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.

  • 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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