Barrington Tops NSW and Barrington Tops accommodation

The Barrington Tops National Park offers a scenic wilderness of over 280,000 hectares. The rugged landscapes, rainforests, gorges, cliffs and waterfalls make for an incredible days hiking. The park is scattered with historic towns that offer all manner of outdoor activities such as canoeing, skydiving or a relaxing game of golf. Most Barrington Tops accommodation can be found in the towns of Dungog and Gloucester. Alternatively there are several Barrington Tops camping sites within the park to choose from.

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Fast Facts

• Declared a World Heritage Area in 1986.

• One of the highest points in Australia reaching over 5,000 feet.

• Only a 2 and ½ hour drive north of Sydney it is a favourite weekend break destination for Sydneysiders.

History

Barrington Tops National Park is thought to be an extinct volcano and the mountain ranges are composed of sedimentary rocks with a granite top. It is estimated that the rocks are around 300 to 400 million years old.

Things to do in Barrington Tops

• Explore the rugged landscape with its rainforests, gorges, cliffs and waterfalls.

• Bird watching for a lyrebird or a satin bowerbird.

• Enjoy the vistas at Devils Hole, the most picturesque lookout in the Barrington Tops National Park.

• Hiking trails at Telegherry and Jerusalem Creek.

Barrington Tops Events

Flickerfest will be in Dungog for 4 days in May. To view the Lazyshark full listing of New South Wales events click here.

Don’t miss

• 4WD tour into the heart of the wild forests.

• White water rafting in Dungog or Gloucester.

• Go swimming in the rock pool at Lady’s Well.

Where to next

Heading North - Head back out to the coast to Port Macquarie. Established as a penal colony in 1821 it is now a popular resort with its sandy beaches and fine climate. Not the most happening of places there is still plenty to do if you love the water. Choose from surfing, scuba diving, waterskiing, and dolphin and whale watching. If you want to keep your feet dry then check out the Billabong Koala Park where you can pat a koala and see the spider monkeys being fed.

Heading South - A short drive down the East Coast is Port Stephens - Dolphin capital of Australia. With its 26 beaches, numerous bays, lakes and national parks it is the perfect place to relax and unwind for a few days. Make sure you take in the wildlife including the annual humpback whale migration if you are lucky enough to be there between May and June and September and November.

Barrington River Backpackers (Hostel, Room Only )

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