Castle Rock
Stanthorpe, Southern Downs Area

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info@derm.qld.gov.au
www.derm.qld.gov.au

Description

At an average elevation of 900 metres above sea level, Girraween National Park is situated on the northern extremity of the New England Tablelands. Girraween National Park's granite habitat is unique in Queensland.

The Castle Rock track features breathtaking panoramic views. The walk varies from gentle to moderate gradients until a steep climb over exposed granite rocks to the summit. Black cypress, stringybarks and orange gums grow in woodlands on rocky ridges. Yellow box and brown gums provide shade and good birdwatching.

For those with more time there is an option to extend this walk to include The Sphinx and Turtle Rock Track, an additional 7.4 kilometres (four hours return). This extension leads from Castle Rock along a ridge top and is easy walking. The Sphinx is a granite pinnacle bearing a large balancing tor, whereas Turtle Rock is a large granite monolith resembling a turtle's back.

About the Walk

5.2 kilometres
2 hours
Moderate to hard
Return
From the Bald Rock Creek day use area.

Walk Highlights

• Breathtaking panoramic views
• Exposed granite rocks
• Varied vegetation
• Birdwatching opportunities

Walk Hints

Warning: the summit has steep cliffs and potentially slippery surfaces. Keep to the track and supervise children closely.

Best Time To Go

Early morning is best for this walk. Spring conditions entice an amazing display of wildflowers and wildlife.

Property Details

Facilities

• Car park
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
Castle Rock offers breathtaking panoramic views, exposed granite rocks, varied vegetation and bird watching opportunities. The Track is approximately 5.2 kilometres long, with a moderate to hard level of difficulty and will take approximately two hours to complete. Warning: the summit has steep cliffs and potentially slippery surfaces. Keep to the track and supervise children closely.

How To Get There:
Girraween is situated approximately 260 kilometres by road south-west of Brisbane. To reach the park, turn off the New England Highway 26 kilometres south of Stanthorpe or 11 kilometres north of Wallangarra. The winding bitumen road continues a further nine kilometres east through the Wyberba Valley to the park information centre. The alternative road from Stanthorpe to Girraween via Eukey and Storm King Dam has some sections of gravel.

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