Barrington trail
Barrington Tops National Park
Overview
Take the challenge of the Barrington trail, a 4WD trail in Barrington Tops National Park. Open between October and May every year, plan your 4WD camping holiday now.
- Distance
- 15km
- Opening times
Barrington trail is only open to vehicles from October 1 to May 31. Temporary closures may occur during this period due to weather conditions. Check alerts for current closures.
Barrington trail is a great drive or mountain bike, and there are spectacular views, an amazing array of forest habitats and clear mountain air to enjoy. Make sure you load your boot up with all your camping, walking and fishing gear to make the most of your visit to the park.
From October through to May every year the Barrington trail opens up to provide four-wheelers access to Little Murray campground (5km), Junction Pools campground (12.5km) and Mount Barrington.
Stretch your legs along either Aeroplane Hill walking track or Careys Peak walking track. If you’re a keen photographer, bring your equipment along to capture misty forests, scenic streams and wonderfully varied bird and animal life.
Take a virtual tour of Barrington trail captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Saving Our Species program
Australia is home to more than 500,000 animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Saving our Species is a statewide conservation program that addresses the growing number of Australian animals and Australian native plants facing extinction.
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Operated by
- Gloucester office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6538 5300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Park info
- in Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.