Girraween National Park Southern Queensland Country

The vibrant displays in Girraween's Visitor Centre are a 'must-see' for all visitors to the park. Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen

Girraween National Park's spectacular granite landscape is a must-see! Photo credit: Darren Jew © Queensland Government

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. Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann

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! Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government

Girraween Visitor Centre

Visit this centre for a wealth of valuable information to help plan your park camping or walking adventure.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle
  • Bicycle

Attraction facilities

  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)

Before you start exploring Girraween's spectacular features, spend some time in the visitor centre. Discover a treasure-trove of information and displays about this unique landscape and its wildlife. Chat to a friendly park ranger for useful tips, friendly advice and invaluable knowledge about Girraween.

Orientate yourself by looking at the large park maps detailing walking tracks and other park features. Then you’ll be ready to set out on one of the many walking tracks start from the centre!

Getting there and getting around

Girraween Visitor Centre is in the northern part of Girraween National Park, located on the Queensland–New South Wales border, 260km by road south-west of Brisbane.

The centre can be accessed from the northern and western park entrances and is accessible by conventional vehicles.

From Brisbane to western entrance

  • Drive about 220km south-west along the New England Highway via Warwick to Stanthorpe.
  • Continue 26km along the New England Highway to Wyberba (30km north of Tenterfield).
  • Turn onto Pyramids Road and follow this winding bitumen road through the Wyberba Valley 6km east to the western park entrance.
  • Drive about 3km to the Girraween Visitor Centre.

From Brisbane to northern entrance

  • Drive about 220km south-west along the New England Highway via Warwick to Stanthorpe.
  • Turn onto Sugarloaf Road, which turns into Eukey Road and drive about 15km via Storm King Dam towards Eukey.
  • About 1km before Eukey, turn onto Breens Road, drive 2.5km then turn onto Pyramids Road and drive about 6km to the northern park entrance.
  • Drive about 4km to the Girraween Visitor Centre.

Wheelchair access

Visitors in wheelchairs can access the Girraween Visitor Centre from the car park.

Before you visit

Opening hours

The Girraween Visitor Centre is open every weekend from 10am to 2pm, although this can vary. During the week the visitor centre is open when rangers are available. The visitor centre offers free Wi-Fi 24hrs a day, and there is also a public pay phone situated in the carpark.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Girraween safely.