Bushwalking in Girraween

Round rocks of Girraween | Fuji X-E1 & XF18-55mm

Girraween national park is one of the most strangest places I've ever visited. The park is located in so called Granite Belt region at the NSW/Queensland border, in about three hours drive from Brisbane. The park is famous for several rocks and granite monoliths: Pyramids,  Sphinx, Turtle, Castle as well as  waterholes and numerous huge round boulders as on the photo above. The mountains are not high enough to cause rains, so the area is covered by the dry rigid bush. It can be very hot during summer and very cold (by Queensland standards) in winter, especially at night.

Some walks in park are easy and suitable for kids, other require certain fitness and climbing skills, e.g. walk to Mt. Norman. The First Pyramid is a very popular destination in dry weather.

The park is also famous for its diverse floral display, especially around a spring time. Eastern grey kangaroos are common in the park and can be seen at very close distance. It is also a home to big red crayfish but I have not seen it so far.

The park has two big campgrounds but early booking is essential during school holidays or long weekends, especially around the spring time. Private accommodation is available is several places near the park for people not interested in camping, and tours might be arranged to the private observatory located in this area.

Australian landscape. Girraween | Fuji X-E1 & XF18-55mm