Border Ranges National Park

Get driving directions

From Lismore:

• Travel 48km northwest to Kyogle and then on to Wiangaree
• This road is all paved

From Murwillumbah:

• Follow the Kyogle Road west to Lillian Rock
• Once you’ve reached Lillian Rock turn right onto Williams Road. From here the route is signposted.
• This road has unpaved sections

From Kyogle:

• Travel 15km north along the Summerland Way to Wiangaree and then turn right onto Lynchs Creek Road
• The park is signposted from here
• This road has unpaved sections

From QLD:

• Follow Mount Lindesay Highway to Rathdowney
• Travel east along Running Creek Road until you reach the Richmond Gap
• From here you’ll find the central sections of the park including Border Loop lookout and picnic area
• Please note that Lions Road is not suitable for caravans and buses
• To reach Sheepstation campground and the eastern half of the park, follow Lynchs Creek Road from Wiangaree, turn left into Forest Road

Park entry points

• Creegans Road access See on map
• Lions Road access See on map
• Running Creek Road access See on map
• Tweed Range Road access See on map

Parking

• Antarctic Beech picnic area See on map
• Bar Mountain picnic area See on map
• Blackbutt lookout picnic area See on map
• Border Loop lookout and picnic area See on map

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Border Ranges National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

A picnic at Border Loop lookout and picnic area is a must during autumn. It's also a popular spot to see the historic Border Loop railway line.

Spring

The perfect time to get away from it all on a family camping trip. Sheepstation Creek campground is a great base for exploring Border Ranges National Park.

Summer

Watching the sunrise from Pinnacle lookout offers the best views of the crater escarpment, Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the coast. You're bound to find it a breathtaking experience.

Winter

Take in the park's scenery from the comfort of your car or motor home as you drive along the Tweed Range Scenic drive. Be sure to take some breaks along the way though – you don't want to miss the views.

Toilets Show more

• Antarctic Beech picnic area
• Bar Mountain picnic area
• Blackbutt lookout picnic area
• Border Loop lookout and picnic area
• Brindle Creek picnic area
• Forest Tops campground
• Sheepstation Creek campground

Picnic tables Show more

• Antarctic Beech picnic area
• Bar Mountain picnic area
• Blackbutt lookout picnic area
• Border Loop lookout and picnic area
• Brindle Creek picnic area
• Forest Tops campground
• Sheepstation Creek campground

Barbecue facilities Show more

• Antarctic Beech picnic area
• Bar Mountain picnic area
• Blackbutt lookout picnic area
• Border Loop lookout and picnic area
• Forest Tops campground
• Sheepstation Creek campground

• Border Ranges National Park factsheet
• Border Ranges National Park map (7.6MB pdf)
• Border Ranges National Park PDF brochure (1.3MB pdf)

Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day.

• 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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