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Bald Rock Summit walking track

Bald Rock National Park

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Overview

Bald Rock Summit walking track takes bushwalkers up to the largest granite rock in Australia, with scenic views out across Bald Rock National Park, near Tenterfield.

Where
Bald Rock National Park in Country NSW
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Distance
3.2km loop
Time suggested
1 - 2hrs
Grade
Grade 3
Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
What to
bring
Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, binoculars

A short drive from Tenterfield, Bald Rock Summit walking track meanders through tranquil bush setting up to the summit of the water-streaked dome Bald Rock, which is the largest exposed granite rock in Australia.

Starting from Bald Rock picnic area, this walking track offer two routes – Bungoona walk and Rockface walk. Bungoona walk is a medium difficulty gravel walking track that gradually climbs through granite boulders and tors to the summit of Bald Rock.  

The Rockface walk is a hard walk, and as the name suggests, steeply climbs the rockface of Bald Rock. Follow white dots defining the best route to the summit to Bald Rock.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • A visitor standing beside two large boulders on Bald Rock Summit walking track, Bald Rock National Park. Photo credit: Harrison Candlin © Harrison Candlin

    Bald Rock Trig lookout

    Bald Rock Trig lookout is in Bald Rock National Park along Bald Rock Summit walking track. This summit point atop a massive exposed granite rock offers wonderful panoramic views.

 

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  • in Bald Rock National Park 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.

  • 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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