10 Best hikes and trails in Border Ranges National Park

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Best trails in Border Ranges National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Border Ranges National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 15 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Border Ranges National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 52 to 3,884 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Border Ranges National Park.

Top trails

#1 - Rosewood Loop via Booyong Walk

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.

#2 - Bar Mountain Circuit

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.

#4 - Pinnacle Walk and Lookout

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.

#7 - Border Loop Track

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...

#8 - Falcorostrum Loop Walking Track

Falcorostrum Loop Walking Track starts from the Bar Mountain Picnic Area. You'll be walking through one of the park's most extensive and most beautiful beech forests, with the trail meandering through dense, lush greenery. The highest point of the park offers a breathtaking view of the ancient Antarctic Beech trees, some of which are known to be 2000 years old! The interesting gnarled and twisted trees with falcorostrum orchids clinging to their trunks make the hike all that more...

#9 - Mount Lindesay Walk

4.5(8)

•Hard

•2.3 mi

This is an adventurous trail through the Border Ranges National Park in southeast Queensland, located on the New South Wales state border. This out-and-back route begins and ends from Mount Lindesay Road. Drive up Old Mt Lindesay Road (a small, narrow dirt road). It’s overgrown, and it’s evident that not many people get there. You’ll need a 4WD or high clearance vehicle as creek crossings have sharp, approximately foot-long drops. Go down until you bump into a private property gate. Park...

#10 - Brindle Creek Walk [CLOSED]

4.7(63)

•Moderate

•4.5 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Border Ranges National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Border Ranges National Park is Rosewood Loop via Booyong Walk, which has a 4.3 star rating from 59 reviews. This trail is 3.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 774 ft.

What is the longest trail in Border Ranges National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Border Ranges National Park is Border Ranges Traverse: Sheepstation Creek to Pinnacle Lookout [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 14.1 mi long.

How many trails are in Border Ranges National Park?

There are 15 trails in Border Ranges National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 325 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Border Ranges National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Border Ranges National Park has you covered. Border Ranges Traverse: Sheepstation Creek to Pinnacle Lookout [CLOSED] boasts the most elevation gain with 3,884 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Fawcetts Creek and Falls, which will get you 2,355 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Border Ranges National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Border Ranges National Park and the most popular is Rosewood Loop via Booyong Walk with an average 4.3 star rating from 59 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Border Ranges National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Border Ranges National Park and the most popular is Bar Mountain Circuit with an average 4.3 star rating from 43 community reviews.