Sundown is a rugged wilderness area of spectacular sharp ridges and steep-sided gorges. The Severn River and its tributaries, woodland birds and remains of pastoral and mining heritage can be discovered via maintained walking tracks, challenging remote walks or the four-wheel-drive (4WD) track.
Location
On the Queensland–New South Wales border, 250km south-west of Brisbane via Stanthorpe and 70km north-west of Tenterfield.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Showers
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Walking
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![With more than 150 species of birds, Sundown National Park is the perfect location for birdwatching enthusiasts.]()
With more than 150 species of birds, Sundown National Park is the perfect location for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Dragonflies provide splashes of colour along the Servern River.]()
Dragonflies provide splashes of colour along the Servern River.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Look for wallabies on your visit to Sundown National Park.]()
Look for wallabies on your visit to Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Go four-wheel driving through the rugged ranges of Sundown National Park.]()
Go four-wheel driving through the rugged ranges of Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.]()
Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Venure into Blue Gorge on an off-track hike and enjoy bush camping.]()
Venure into Blue Gorge on an off-track hike and enjoy bush camping.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![The scenic Permanent Waterhole is a cool retreat from the surrounding dry mountain ranges.]()
The scenic Permanent Waterhole is a cool retreat from the surrounding dry mountain ranges.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.]()
The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Sundown National Park is a great place to find seclusion among stunning scenery.]()
Sundown National Park is a great place to find seclusion among stunning scenery.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.]()
Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Ooline Creek has delightful rock pools to be discovered on the Ooline Creek track.]()
Ooline Creek has delightful rock pools to be discovered on the Ooline Creek track.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![See eastern grey kangaroos on the Western circuit.]()
See eastern grey kangaroos on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy great views of the park on the Western circuit.]()
Enjoy great views of the park on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained red by lichen.]()
From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained red by lichen.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.]()
The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.]()
The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Pitch your tent, camper trailer or caravan at The Broadwater camping area and don't forget your kayak!]()
Pitch your tent, camper trailer or caravan at The Broadwater camping area and don't forget your kayak!
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a campfire at your Burrows Waterhole camp site.]()
Enjoy a campfire at your Burrows Waterhole camp site.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![The Severn River runs through Sundown National Park.]()
The Severn River runs through Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.]()
Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Camp on a broad, grassy bank beside the Severn River at Burrows Waterhole camping area.]()
Camp on a broad, grassy bank beside the Severn River at Burrows Waterhole camping area.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Take in the sights and sounds of the river just outside your tent at Reedy Waterhole camping area.]()
Take in the sights and sounds of the river just outside your tent at Reedy Waterhole camping area.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.]()
The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Discover secluded waterholes when you head off the beaten track and bush camp in Sundown National Park.]()
Discover secluded waterholes when you head off the beaten track and bush camp in Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.]()
Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Oonline Creek sneaks down a side gorge off the Severn River in Sundown National Park.]()
Oonline Creek sneaks down a side gorge off the Severn River in Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.]()
The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen.]()
From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Follow the kangaroos on the Western circuit.]()
Follow the kangaroos on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.]()
The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: Unforgettable family camping adventures at Sundown!
A half day’s drive from Brisbane, there’s an outback adventure just waiting to happen. At Sundown National Park, you and your kids can unplug from your ‘everyday’ (no mobile connection here!) and reconnect face to face (not phone to phone) in the vastness of a breathtaking landscape.
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