Best trails in Border Ranges National Park

This walk in northern NSW offers breathtaking views, waterfalls and swimming holes. Start at the Brindle Creek Car Park, which is before the bridge crossing the creek. Follow Brindle Creek through the rainforest past Evans and Selva Falls. Do the walk after it has rained to appreciate the lush rainforest and the waterfalls. The track can get muddy, and some parts are dense rainforest are dense. Signage can be bad or lacking in spots, so use the GPS or map.

The Rosewood Loop is an easy extension of other day walks from the Sheepstation Creek Campground in Border Ranges National Park. This walk will take you through some of the oldest and most diverse rainforests in all of the Border Ranges, including some of the oldest trees being protected in the park. Once past the creeks and waterfalls early on in the route, you'll start the small Rosewood section, where you might catch glimpses of powerful owls or sugar gliders in the massive trees.

Bar Mountain Circuit is a beautiful walking trail that meanders down the ridge towards the western escarpment. Sections of this track can get overgrown, so be prepared to bush through the shrub in some parts. Start your journey from the Bar Mountain picnic area, where you'll be mesmerised by the towering eucalypt giants lining the trail leading towards the Bar Mountain Lookout. From this lookout, you can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Collins Creek, exquisite wilderness, Mount...

This is a beautiful trail down to Brushbox Falls in the Border Ranges National Park in northwestern New South Wales—a must-do when staying at the Sheepstation Creek Campground at the end of Tweed Range Scenic Drive. There is a lookout point along the way to catch a nice view of the falls before heading down to the base.

This is an intrepid walk down to Evans Falls and Selva Falls along the Brindle Creek Track. You can either start by the Antarctic Beech Picnic or Brindle Creek Picnic area and decide whether to continue past the falls. Be aware this trail can be overgrown in sections, so wearing long-sleeved pants and a t-shirt is recommended.

The Pinnacle walk to Pinnacle lookout is a must-see in Border Ranges National Park. The track leads through a World Heritage-listed rainforest and offers panoramic views of the park, coastline, crater escarpment, and Wollumbin. It's recommended to visit during sunrise to witness the silhouette of Wollumbin. Parking is available near the trailhead.

This is a short trail through the Border Ranges National Park, located in the northeast corner of New South Wales, close to the Queensland border. This out-and-back route begins and ends from Tweed Range Scenic Drive, where parking is available. The trail is well maintained, leading up to the first lookout point. From here, you'll continue to summit Pinnacle Hill and soak up stunning views of the surrounding mountains and out over the valley, including Mount Warning.

This fantastic and challenging hike is found just south of the New South Wales and Queensland Border. This great route takes you through some superb and lush rainforest in the Border Ranges National Park. This route is best accomplished with two cars and a ferry between the start and end to avoid having to turn back on the track.

The Helmholtzia Loop Walking Track takes you through a breathtaking Border Ranges National Park section. The track crosses the beautiful Brindle Creek on low bridges and leads into the World Heritage rainforest. The name of this track is derived from the Helmholtz plant that grows in the area. These large strap-leafed plants require a constant water supply and are usually found along the banks of creeks. Visitors to the area will be delighted to discover an array of natural wonders,...

This is a scenic and relatively easy hike through the Border Ranges National Park in northern New South Wales - not too far from the state border with Queensland. The trailhead is located at the Border Loop Lookout and picnic area, where public parking and BBQ facilities are available. The trail features signage along the way to educate you about the rainforest. Enjoy hiking through the canopy of World Heritage-listed rainforest, and keep your eyes peeled for Koalas. The views from the...