FACTS
GETTING THERE
The entrance to Barrington Tops NP is
325km from Sydney.
advance for. Nope, they’re quite easily
accessible for anyone of moderate
fitness and only take around an hour
or two to complete.
But if walking sounds like as much
fun as getting a tooth pulled out,
there’s plenty of relaxation to be had
back at camp. We really are spoilt for
choice with campsites around here.
Seriously, the hardest part is choosing
the right one. For me, I just couldn’t
drive past Polblue camping area. Being
up high in sub-alpine woodland, it’s
just one of those spots that’ll light
up your eyes on approach. It’s a
fairly well-known and well-used spot,
especially on weekends, but there’s
plenty of room to set up everything and
spread out without having to listen to
old mate next door snoring all night.
Plus, it’s away from the road so it’s
great for the kids.
Not far from camp is the Thunderbolts
Lookout, which is a must-do in my
opinion. It’s about a 10-minute walk
until you hit the lookout itself, but the
walk is actually half the fun. It’s got
a real High Country feel to the place
with some awesome flora to take in
and a well-carved track. The lookout
is nothing short of utterly spectacular.
It’s the sort of place you can literally sit
down, relax and take in for hours and
hours on end.
RIVER PLEASURES
Over Gloucester Tops NP way, there’s a
great little campsite called Gloucester
River Campground. It’s a beaut spot
for a quick dip to cool down, and you’ll
find there’s a few old historical relics
spread around the grounds to have a
geez at, too. There are also a few good
walking tracks heading out straight
ACTIVITIES
Pack a day pack and hit the hiking trails
for some amazing scenery and vistas.
Cool off in the Gloucester River.
Slow down and enjoy the peacefulness of
camping in this beautiful area.
MORE INFORMATION
There are a number of camper trailerand caravan-friendly campgrounds within
Barrington Tops National Park, the largest
being Polblue and Gloucester River.
Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au for
more information.
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