Bald Rock National Park

Park area:  8,883 hectares
Main Rivers:  Boonoo Boonoo River; Carrolls Creek
Year the park was created:  1971
Highest point:  1277 metres
Lowest point:  1000 metres
Adjoining and nearby parks:
Basket Swamp National Park
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Torrington State Conservation area

Best time to visit:
Bald Rock is good to visit any time of the year.  During the colder months the air is very clear and the view from the summit is excellent.

September to October usually produce displays of wildflowers, and the park’s wildlife are active and easy to see.  This is the best time for nature study and wildlife photography.

Contact the park office:
To find out more about the park, contact the following NPWS office or visitor centre:

Tenterfield:
Ph: 02-6736-4298
Fx: 02-6736-4301
Street Address: 10 Miles Street, Tenterfield  NSW  2372
Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Monday to Friday

Getting there:
From Tenterfield: turn right at the northern end of Tenterfield into the signposted Woodenbong Road.  Follow it north through grazing lands and forests, passing the turnoffs to Basket Swamp and Boonoo Boonoo national parks.  The road crosses over the Boonoo Boonoo River and Carrolls Creek, and you’ll see a sign at the junction on Woodenbong Road and the park access road directing you into Bald Rock.  Follow the paved access road for 5km to the picnic and camping areas.
Road quality - sealed

From Stanthorpe: take the sealed road to Amosfield across the NSW/QLD border.  From Amosfield turn south and follow the Woodenbong Road towards Tenterfield.  This section of the Woodenbong Road is unsealed, but is well maintained. Continue south, crossing Mursons Creek and then Jenner Creek.  Pass the Bald Rock Bush Retreat, a private bush holiday establishment, and after 5km you’ll see the access road into Bald Rock National Park on the right.

Park fees / Vehicle entry fees:
If you’re driving into the park, you will need to purchase a vehicle day pass.  This costs $7.  The park has coin-operated ‘pay and display’ machines - please bring correct coins.

If you’re a regular visitor to NSW national parks, you can save on entry fees by buying an annual pass.  Annual passes are available online, from the NPWS website.