Girraween, meaning ‘place of flowers’, is a park of massive granite outcrops, large angular tors, and precariously balanced boulders. Spectacular wildflower displays splash colour among the granite in spring.
Location
On the Queensland–New South Wales border, 260km south-west of Brisbane, halfway between Stanthorpe and Tenterfield.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Wifi
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Hiking
- Walking
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![See tumbling cascades and placid rock pools on the Junction walk.]()
See tumbling cascades and placid rock pools on the Junction walk.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Castle Rock offers breathtaking panoramic views across Girraween National Park.]()
Castle Rock offers breathtaking panoramic views across Girraween National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![A long trek past colourful slabs of granite leads to Mount Norman.]()
A long trek past colourful slabs of granite leads to Mount Norman.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Granite Arch, created by huge balancing boulders, is one of the park's most-photographed views.]()
Granite Arch, created by huge balancing boulders, is one of the park's most-photographed views.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Bald Rock Creek camping area is suitable for tents and camper trailers.]()
Bald Rock Creek camping area is suitable for tents and camper trailers.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Peaceful camp sites close to the creek are on offer at Bald Rock Creek camping area.]()
Peaceful camp sites close to the creek are on offer at Bald Rock Creek camping area.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Experienced bushwalkers can explore massive granite outcrops, such as South Bald Rock, at Girraween National Park.]()
Experienced bushwalkers can explore massive granite outcrops, such as South Bald Rock, at Girraween National Park.
Photo credit: © Lachlan Gardiner
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![Sample a slice of Girraween's landscape on the Bald Rock Creek circuit.]()
Sample a slice of Girraween's landscape on the Bald Rock Creek circuit.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views on the Castle Rock track.]()
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views on the Castle Rock track.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Explore Girraween's remote back country on the Creek trail, a designated shared trail for walkers and mountain bike riders.]()
Explore Girraween's remote back country on the Creek trail, a designated shared trail for walkers and mountain bike riders.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Gaze into still, deep waters of Bald Rock Creek on the Dr Roberts Waterhole walk.]()
Gaze into still, deep waters of Bald Rock Creek on the Dr Roberts Waterhole walk.
Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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![Discover a natural granite archway on this easy walk.]()
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The Mount Norman walk leads to the base of Girraween's highest peak.]()
The Mount Norman walk leads to the base of Girraween's highest peak.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![The Peak trail offers spectacular views of Mount Norman.]()
The Peak trail offers spectacular views of Mount Norman.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![Watch water swirl between granite slabs on The Junction walk.]()
Watch water swirl between granite slabs on The Junction walk.
Photo credit: © Ted Colles
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![The peak of The Pyramid stands sentinal above Girraween's magestic forests.]()
The peak of The Pyramid stands sentinal above Girraween's magestic forests.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The Sphinx is a giant granite pinnacle with a huge balancing tor on top.]()
The Sphinx is a giant granite pinnacle with a huge balancing tor on top.
Photo credit: © Ted Colles
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![See water-scultped granite rocks on this walk.]()
Photo credit: Sarah Haskmann
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![Enjoy a peacefull stroll through the bush on the Wyerba walk.]()
Enjoy a peacefull stroll through the bush on the Wyerba walk.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Camp beneath the distinctive Castle Rock.]()
Camp beneath the distinctive Castle Rock.
Photo credit: Lise Pedersen
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![South Bald Rock walkers' camp is in the most southern and remote section of Girraween, perfect for adventurous, experienced hikers.]()
South Bald Rock walkers' camp is in the most southern and remote section of Girraween, perfect for adventurous, experienced hikers.
Photo credit: © Lachlan Gardiner
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![Haydens Ridge walkers' camp is tucked away in eucalypt woodland on a ridge east of Mount Norman.]()
Haydens Ridge walkers' camp is tucked away in eucalypt woodland on a ridge east of Mount Norman.
Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
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![Camp near the remains of a hand-crafted stone cottage and horse stables.]()
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![Dingo Swamp walkers' camp is a remote bush camp on the edge of open grasslands. Share it with the red-necked wallabies!]()
Dingo Swamp walkers' camp is a remote bush camp on the edge of open grasslands. Share it with the red-necked wallabies!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Camp in an open clearing, just off the Peak trail, at Haydens Flat walkers' camp.]()
Camp in an open clearing, just off the Peak trail, at Haydens Flat walkers' camp.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![Wallangarra Ridge walkers' camp is perched atop the high country of Girraween, with views of Mount Norman.]()
Wallangarra Ridge walkers' camp is perched atop the high country of Girraween, with views of Mount Norman.
Photo credit: © Cory Rossiter
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![Spend time learning about what makes this park so special at the Bald Rock day-use area.]()
Spend time learning about what makes this park so special at the Bald Rock day-use area.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The vibrant displays in Girraween's Visitor Centre are a 'must-see' for all visitors to the park.]()
The vibrant displays in Girraween's Visitor Centre are a 'must-see' for all visitors to the park.
Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
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![Mount Norman day-use area, on the southern side of Mount Norman, is a peaceful spot to picnic.]()
Mount Norman day-use area, on the southern side of Mount Norman, is a peaceful spot to picnic.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: Camp amongst a ‘Flower and garden’ show that outshines all others at Girraween
‘It’s bloomin marvellous’, as Australian gardening guru, Peter Cundal, would say. You don’t need to fly to the UK for the Chelsea Flower Show or trek to Melbourne for the International Flower Show because, when it comes to wildflowers and rock landscaping, Girraween National Park outclasses them all.
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Be inspired: ‘Girraween Vacation’—a family camping adventure in a ‘nature park’
If an escape from the family school day routine appeals (like, really appeals!) but the idea of a family road trip and camping holiday conjures up images of the Griswolds on vacation, leaving you in a cold sweat, we have a solution!
- Girraween National Park - walking track closures due to planned burn 31 May to 2 June 2023
- Girraween camping area's - closures due to planned roadworks 8 May to 2 June 2023