| Address | Barrington Tops Forest Road,
Gloucester
New South Wales, 2422, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Barrington Tops National Park | | Telephone Enquiries : | 02-6538 5300 |
Barrington Tops National Park is located on 73,933 hectares and is listed on the World Heritage List. The National Park is located 38 kilometres west of Gloucester, 40 Kilometres north-west of Dungog and 65 Kilometres east of Scone.
This rugged park is full of contrasts. Carved out of an ancient volcano, it rises from near sea level to over 1500m. In the lower valleys, you'll find World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforests. Up on the plateau, there is subalpine woodland which regularly sees snow in winter.
Most of the area is declared wilderness, and it's a well-known destination for bushwalkers. But the park is accessible even to those with limited mobility. Its excellent track network extends from short, easy walks to steep overnight treks.
The park's varied environments are home to a wide range of plants and animals, and it protects more than 50 rare or threatened species. In this area, many northern and southern plants meet the limit of their range. Six rivers rush through the forests of this mountainous park. So great that altitude changes, you can see Antarctic beech forests, snow gums, swamps and subtropical rainforest in a day's walk.
There are lookouts, including Devil's Hole lookout and walking tracks at Gloucester Tops, Williams River and Careys Peak.
Wheelchair access is provided at Devils Hole Lookout and the Williams River picnic area.
Car based camping is available at Gloucester River (fees apply), Polbue Swamp, Horse Swamp or Devils Hole.
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| Activity | Animal Viewing, Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Camping, Fishing - Fly, Self-Guided, Swimming. | | Entity Facility | BBQ Facilities, Car park, Picnic Area, Public Toilet. | | Experience | Fishing, Flora/Fauna, Lakes/Rivers/Dams, Nature based, Rainforest, Wildlife. |
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