Round Mountain

Round Mountain is the highest peak of the Snowy Range in Cathedral Rock National Park, rising to 1,586 meters above sea level. The massif features steep slopes and exposed areas that are visible from far away and shape the landscape of the New England Tablelands.

The summit was once used as a navigation point for aircraft and received a radar air navigation station. This installation shaped the region's aviation history and connected the mountain to broader transportation development.

The mountain slopes contain traditional pathways and gathering places of Aboriginal communities who maintained connections with the New England Tablelands.

Access is via a 5.5-kilometer return walk from Barokee Campground along a steep sealed road to the summit. The walk is demanding and requires physical endurance, so prepare with sturdy footwear and plenty of water.

The northern slopes feed the Guy Fawkes River, which flows over Ebor Falls, while the southern slopes drain into the Styx River system. This geographic divide makes the mountain a natural watershed between two important river systems.

GPS coordinates: -30.43781,152.24050

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04