Fees: $5.00 per adult per night, $3.00 per child per night.
An area of contrasts, with World Heritage subtropical rainforests in the lower valleys and subalpine woodland on the upland plateau. Most of the area is declared wilderness, with wild and scenic rivers and winter snowcaps.
Short interesting walks at Gloucester Tops feature Antarctic beech forests, snow gum woodlands and scenic waterfalls. At Williams River and Jerusalem Creek there are easy walks through rainforest and tall blue gums. Wheelchair access is provided at Devils Hole lookout and the Williams River picnic area. On the plateau, short and inspiring walks pass through snow gum woodland, tall eucalypt forest, Antarctic beech rainforest and areas of high-altitude swamp. Car-based camping is available at Gloucester River, Polblue, Horse Swamp, Junction Pools, Gummi Falls, Little Murray and Devils Hole.
Access 38 km west of Gloucester, 40 km north¬west of Dungog and 65 km east of Scone. Access is generally along unsealed roads. Entry to Polblue camping area and barbecue facilities is off the Barrington Tops Forest Road. Small secluded camping area with basic facilities.
Getting there: The campground is 80km east of Scone or 80km west of Gloucester. Access is off Tubrabucca Road. The camping ground is on Bullock Brush Trail.
Facilities: non-flush toilets, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood) Campsite is only accessible by 4wd vehicle. 221.7 km N of Sydney. The campsite is on Bullocky Brush Trail in the northern section of the park. (The road is closed in winter from 1 July till 30 Sept, and is accessible in dry weather only.) You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground - but no caravans. The campsite is beside the creek, near a small waterfall.
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