A D VE N T U R E S
B A R R IN G TO N TO P S , NSW
CLOCKWISE FROM
BOTTOM LEFT: Our
mascot was bowled over
by what we saw; all the
creature comforts of home
away from home; seasonal
rivers may need
fording.
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ADVENTURES
COMING OUT ON TOP
Barrington Tops National Park (NP)
is a World Heritage-listed park that’s
jam-packed full of hiking tracks and
scenic vistas, with everything from
rainforest in the valleys to a sub-alpine
climate at the top. For the hikers, the
Aeroplane Hill Walking Track is at
the top of the list. At an altitude of
1500m, this track gives you a glimpse
of life high up in the hills. It takes in
the sights of Careys Peak Lookout,
while snow- and mountain-gums bear
testament to the sub-alpine terrain.
Another cracking track is the
Gloucester Falls walking track, which,
as the name suggests, offers waterfall
views when the rivers are running,
plus a maze of other scenic sights as
well. The best part about these tracks
is they’re not big multi-day hikes
that you have to train 12 months in