Can you camp in Girraween?

Camping in Girraween. Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek camping areas are in a pleasant open forest setting close to the Girraween Visitor Centre and walking tracks. Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

Can you primitive camp in national parks?

Camping Wherever You Want in a National Park. National Parks refer to this as “backcountry camping”. This means primitive camping outside of designated campgrounds, and well into the wilderness areas of the park. As long as you plan to camp in these areas, you are free to camp wherever you want.

How high is the Pyramid at Girraween?

1112 m
The granite outcroppings, such as the Pyramids and Castle Rock at 1112 m, dominate the local scenery.

Can you swim at Girraween National Park?

At the park, there’s plenty to do – relaxing at the campsite, wildlife spotting and bushwalking. There is also a swimming hole if you’re game for a swim (it’s icy cold!).

Is there reception at Girraween?

There is limited reception in the park. There is a public telephone in the Girraween Visitor Centre carpark.

Is BBQ allowed in Qld?

Gas and electric barbecues, including gas and spirit stoves, are permitted to be used during QFES-imposed fire bans, provided: they do not have the potential to generate airborne embers or possibly ignite nearby ground fuels. are not left unattended. are suitably contained.

Can you RV camp in national forest?

You can go camping in National Forests, often for up to 14 days at a time. For those of you new to dispersed camping in your RV, this means you’re camped with no electrical, water, or sewer hookups. In some cases, there are official “primitive” campsites with pit toilets.

How old is girraween?

It is thought that the granite was eventually exposed to the open sky by about 190 million years ago (Jurassic period).

What is Pyramid Rock made of?

Around 5.5 million tonnes of limestone, 8,000 tonnes of granite (transported from Aswan, 800km away), and 500,000 tonnes of mortar were used to build the Great Pyramid. This mighty stone formed part of an outer layer of fine white limestone that would have made the sides completely smooth.

Can you swim in Leslie Dam?

Leslie Dam is one of Queensland’s most popular freshwater fishing and camping destinations. It’s also an ideal spot for swimming and watersports, so BYO kayak, tinnie or jetski and head out onto the water!

Are dogs allowed in Girraween National Park?

Do not bring pets into the national park. Domestic animals can distress or kill native animals living in Girraween National Park. Remember everything in Girraween National Park (living or dead) is protected—including wildflowers, wildlife, and even rocks and timber.

Where is South Bald Rock Camp in Girraween?

South Bald Rock walker’s camp is in Girraween National Park, located on the Queensland–New South Wales border, 260km by road south-west of Brisbane. The park has three entrances (northern, western and southern) and is accessible by conventional vehicles.

Are there any campsites at Girraween National Park?

There are two developed campgrounds at Girraween. Both cater to similar numbers of campers: Castle Rock is more of an open space camping area while Bald Rock Creek has a few more secluded sites in a forest setting. We camped at the Castle Rock camping area for a couple of nights just after Easter but still during school holidays.

Is the Bald Rock Park the same as Girraween?

Bald Rock National Park, some 30km north of Tenterfield, is basically the same park as Girraween National Park but only on the New South Wales side. To access both, you usually have to do a one-way trip of around 60km. There are some 4WD tracks that supposedly connect the two parks internally but I’m pretty sure they’re closed off.

Are there any campsites at Bald Rock Creek?

Most campsites in Bald Rock Creek camping area are tucked away in the bush. Photo credit:Jolene McLellan © Queensland Government Bald Rock Creek camping area has sites suitable for camper trailers, but not for caravans. Photo credit:Jolene McLellan © Queensland Government