Barrington Tops Accommodation

The park is a great place to show your children the wonders of nature. Blessed with different climates, the flora and fauna are an interesting mix of subtropical, subalpine and alpine species. Home to a variety of plants and animals, you’ll find tree ferns, eucalyptus and Antarctic beech. If you’re lucky, you can even catch sight of reclusive quolls and platypus. Otherwise, common animals include eastern grey kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and sooty owls that your kids will love.

As a family, you can go mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing and kayaking. Ladies Well is a superb waterhole where you can take a refreshing dip or simply chill. There are also loads of picnic areas where you can sit, enjoy your surroundings or take a break whilst your kids run around.

Holiday rentals around Barrington National Park are great starting point to discover the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Located around 200km from Sydney, the protected site is home to many different geological formations. There are over 20 notable trails for all sorts of hikers. For example, Sharpes Creek and Aeroplane Hill are considered medium grade tracks. These circuits feature gorgeous wetlands, amazing plant life and scenic lookouts.

If you love waterfalls, take the Gloucester Walking Track which is regarded as an easy trail. Relish wonderful views of waterfalls, mountains and bird life. For outstanding landscapes, don’t miss the lookouts of Careys Peak and Devil’s Hole.