Barrington Tops National Park

Barrington Tops National Park can be found in the Hunter Valley region, some 200 kilometres from Sydney. Barrington Tops is an impressive 25 kilometre long plateau, extending between a series of extinct volcanic peaks, with more than 20 valleys. This is a World Heritage area and home to a hugely diverse range of flora and fauna (many of which are rare or endangered), due to the extreme contrasts in its ecology, which ranges from sub-tropical to alpine.

Barrington Tops is a particularly popular weekend destination, being within reasonable distance of both Sydney and Newcastle. There are a number of guided walking trails and well-serviced camping grounds.

Roads within the park are well maintained and general sightseeing can be easily achieved without the need for a 4WD. For those not wishing to camp, the nearby towns of Gloucester and Dungog offer a wide range of accommodation options. The park is well signposted as you approach, from all major routes.