Gloucester River Walking Track and Campground
Within Barrington Tops National Park, this slice of heaven offers scenic views, terrific hikes and refreshing swim spots.
Overview
You simply cannot go to Barrington Tops without spending significant amounts of time in the massive national park — for which it is perhaps best known. There's a lot of ground to cover — literally — so we recommend doing an overnight hike to explore this diverse terrain. The best way to see as much as you can is to start on the Gloucester River walking track, where you'll see the majestic namesake river (pictured above), deep gullies and impressive views, as well as all manner of native wildlife. Make sure you pack lunch and something to swim in, as you'll have access to idyllic spots for riverside picnics and river swims along the way, too.
Spend the night surrounded by ancient rainforest in the Gloucester River campground and set off the next morning on the Sharpes Creek walking track, where you can spot platypus and eastern water dragons. If you're pressed for time (or don't love the idea of camping overnight in the bush), then there are a number of tracks you can easily complete in the space of a day or less.
Image: MidCoast Water, Flickr
