Barrington Tops National Park

Barrington Tops

Explore the ancient rainforests and subalpine peaks of the Barrington Tops National Park.

Points available

800

Trailblazers

0 started · 0 done

Structure

3 objectives · 4 checkpoints

The expedition

Overview

Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, Barrington Tops National Park offers a diverse range of hiking experiences from lush river crossings to subalpine peaks. This challenge takes you through some of the park's most iconic landscapes.

Locations and Access

Careys Peak & Mt Barrington: Accessed via the Williams River or Gloucester Tops side. Offers panoramic views of the Hunter Valley.
Rocky Crossing: A beautiful spot on the Williams River featuring temperate rainforest.
Gloucester Falls: A high-altitude loop walk through subalpine woodland and ancient Antarctic beech forests.
Mt Nelson: A steady climb offering views over the northern sections of the park.

Requirements

Submissions for this challenge open on the 1st of October 2026. Please ensure you have GPS logs or photos of yourself at the landmarks for verification.

External Resources

Barrington Tops National Park — Official NSW National Parks site.

Your objectives

Conquer the high points of the Barrington plateau.

Hike up to Careys Peak & Mt Barrington

Complete the ascent to both Careys Peak and the Mt Barrington area.

Proof: gpx upload· 100 pts

Explore the valleys and cascades of the park.

Hike to Rocky Crossing

Reach the scenic Rocky Crossing on the Williams River.

Proof: image upload· 100 pts

Hike Gloucester Falls Loop

Complete the loop track at Gloucester Tops.

Proof: image upload· 100 pts

Explore the trails of the northern Barrington region.

Hike Mt Nelson Trail

Navigate the trail to the Mt Nelson lookout point.

Proof: gpx upload· 100 pts

Patches & badges

Complete this challenge to earn a Hikezilla patch (badges coming soon).

Recent completions

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