Careys Peak, Summit in Barrington Tops National Park, Australia.

Careys Peak is a summit in Barrington Tops National Park that sits at about 1,544 meters (5,066 feet) high on the edge of the Barrington Tops plateau. The peak lies within the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage area and connects to established walking tracks.

Careys Peak is named after a drover who, in 1839, drove 500 cattle to Barrington Tops during a drought; 21 days of snow that winter killed all the cattle and blew away the tents, so Carey suggested using the hides to build a shelter. A ski slope cleared behind the peak years ago has since disappeared under natural bush regrowth.

The name comes from a drover named Carey, who in 1839 drove 500 cattle up to Barrington Tops during a drought; 21 days of snow killed the herd and blew away the tents, so he used the hides to build a shelter. Lyrebirds can be seen in the undergrowth and yellow-tailed black cockatoos are common overhead.

Access to the summit follows established walking tracks that are clearly marked throughout. Note that vehicle access to Barrington Trail closes from October to May, so plan your visit accordingly during other seasons.

On clear days the summit offers views of both the distant Blue Mountains and Stockton Beach sand dunes along the coast, a surprising combination in a single glance. This wide vista connects the high peaks with the shoreline far below.