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Bald Rock National Park
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Bald Rock National Park
Checked 13 Oct 2026, 11:05 pm
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About
Whether you're planning a day trip from Tenterfield, or a short vacation from Brisbane, it's well worth visiting Bald Rock National Park.
From Bald Rock picnic area, follow the Border Link trail to the base of Bald Rock, where you'll pass through eucalyptus, mountain gum and New England blackbutt. The trail leads to the NSW-Queensland border, and there are tremendous views of Girraween National Park, Queensland, along the way.
Bald Rock picnic area has gas barbecues and picnic tables where you can while away the hours. And as it's the only established picnic area in Bald Rock National Park, with plenty of shaded spots to escape the heat, it's a popular place to visit in summer.
The park at a glance
Minutes from the Northern Tablelands in New South Wales, granite gardens scatter across picturesque walks, leading to awe-inspiring lookouts over boundless countryside.
Whether you’re planning a day trip from Tenterfield, or a short vacation from Brisbane, it’s well worth visiting Bald Rock National Park.
From Bald Rock picnic area, follow the Border Link trail to the base of Bald Rock, where you’ll pass through eucalyptus, mountain gum and New England blackbutt. The trail leads to the NSW-Queensland border, and there are tremendous views of Girraween National Park, Queensland, along the way.
Bald Rock picnic area has gas barbecues and picnic tables where you can while away the hours. And as it’s the only established picnic area in Bald Rock National Park, with plenty of shaded spots to escape the heat, it’s a popular place to visit in summer.
- Walks
- 5
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Lookouts
- 1
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Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Wildflowers and the mild temperatures make spring a fantastic time of year for long walks and camping out.
Summer
Good camping weather as the temperature rarely exceeds 30 degrees.
Autumn
Clear crisp atmosphere at this time of year offers outstanding views from the top of Bald Rock.
Winter
Frosts and rare snow flakes overnight, followed by brilliant blue skies overhead and crisp, fresh sunny days.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (1)
- Bald Rock campground and picnic area13 campsites
Walks in this park
- Bald Rock base walk
Grade 1 · Easy · 0.7km return · 15min
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Vehicle entry
$8 per vehicle per day
Nearby towns
Tenterfield (28 km) · Glen Innes (120 km) · Lismore (188 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteGlen Innes office
02 6739 0700npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Bald Rock Access Rd
Carrolls Creek NSW 2372