Bald Rock National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bald Rock National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Tenterfield:
- Turn right onto Naas Street at the northern end of town and follow the sealed Mount Lindesay Road towards Woodenbong for 27km. Along the way you'll pass Boonoo Boonoo National Park and cross over the Boonoo Boonoo River.
- Turn left and follow the sealed Bald Rock Access Road for 5km to the picnic area and campground.
From Stanthorpe:
- Take the road to Amosfield, then turn south towards Tenterfield following the unsealed Mount Lindesay Road for 9km.
- Cross Mursons and Jenner Creek, continue past Bald Rock Bush Retreat, then turn right and follow the sealed Bald Rock Access Road for 5km to the picnic area and campground.
Park entry points
- Bald Rock access See on map
Parking
- Bald Rock campground and picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Bald Rock National Park is not accessible by public transport.
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.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
25°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
38.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
15°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
228.6mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
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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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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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.
Contact
- 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 -
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Glen Innes office
02 6739 0700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
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Email: npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Glen Innes office
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