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Wildlife
Run
off from a large rock gives rise to a
high moisture level to the vicinity
immediately around its base. This area
is termed wet sclerophyll forest. In
addition there are heaths on the rock
and swamps in low-lying
gullies.
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Bald Rock National
Park Bald Rock National Park is located in the Northern
Tablelands adjacent to the Queensland border. The entrance is 29km
north east of Tenterfield, along the Mount Lindsay Highway. Bald Rock
is the main feature of the park. This magnificent dome is 750m long
and 500m wide, rising 200m above the surrounding bushland and is the
largest exposed granite type rock in Australia.Strictly speaking the
rock is not a true granite being classified as "Stanthorpe
Adamellite". It is of Lower Triassic age showing marked phases in
mineralogy and texture. Resultant soils are generally poor and sandy.
Together with the adjoining Girraween National Park in Queensland and
Boonoo Boonoo National Park to the east, the region preserves land
with magnificent recreational potential and great conservational
value. Walks It is only a short, easy walk to the base of the
Rock and from here a marked walking track leads to the summit a Bald
Rock, a distance of 2km return. The climb rewards the visitor with
the extensive view over a granite outcrop-dotted landscape: reaches
from the north west over to the east and the volcanic plugs of the
Tweed Valley. Access A gravel access road, 6km in length, runs
from the Mount Lindsay Highway to the rest area north of the Rock.
Picnic facilities, toilets and rubbish pits are provided. Sparkling
fresh water is found on the creeks. Short term camping is allowed at
the rest area. Facilities Camping is allowed at the rest area
near the base of Bald Rock and from there a 2km walking track leads
to the trig station at the top of (1277m) traversing the face of the
rock on the way. The sense of exposure on the track and the views
from the top all add up to a most exhilarating experience. The caves
and boulders, the old woodland on the rock and the colours of the
face changing with the weather alone make the trip worthwhile.
Wildlife Run off from a large rock gives rise to a high
moisture level to the vicinity immediately around its base. This area
is termed wet sclerophyll forest. In addition there are heaths on the
rock and swamps in low-lying gullies. Activities Bald Rock
itself and the many geomorphological features of the park offer a
challenge to nature photographers. Just how do you capture their
impact and grandeur? The translucent new growth if the leaves in
Summer, the gold of Autumn and Winter, the misty rain and dew drops
on the grass and Casuarinas - it is all there waiting. Exploring Bald
Rock and its surrounds can be a unique and enjoyable experience as
there are so many interesting features for nature lovers. However, as
no other walks are marked, a map and a compass should be used to
ensure safe navigational the rocks may be slippery after rain and in
the mornings, especially in winter and suitable footwear (rubber
soled) should always be worn when clambering over the rock outcrops.
With care, much of Bald Rock itself can be explored and this is a
truly unique experience waling over the steep, exposed rock surface
high above the countryside. Clusters of boulders, canyons, wonderful
echo points, caves, beautiful and fascinating plant communities are
just some of the things to be found for the intrepid walker.
South/bald Rock, 5km south of Bald Rock, although not so grand is
said by many to be more interesting than Bald Rock. It can be reached
by walking south from the saddle on Bald Rock to the bushland below
then turn west - south-west and walk 1km to the border road. The
border road goes south to the base of South Bald Rock. australia
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