Rockpools View walk
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
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
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.
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