Border Ranges National Park

Border Ranges National Park is a nature reserve covering about 31,700 hectares of rainforest with subtropical vegetation across the McPherson Range. The landscape features numerous volcanic formations that shape the terrain throughout the park.

The area was used for timber extraction for many years until conservation efforts led to the park being established in 1983. This protection marked a major turning point in how the land was managed.

The Githabul people developed profound ties to this land over many generations, leaving behind sites shaped by their spiritual practices. Today visitors can sense how these connections continue to define the character of the place.

The park has two campgrounds with basic facilities and multiple walking tracks with lookout points. Visitors should be prepared for rainforest terrain, which can be steep and muddy, so sturdy footwear is important.

The park shelters ancient Antarctic beech forests that are a key part of the Gondwana Rainforests system. These old trees are seldom found elsewhere and offer a glimpse into ancient ecological patterns.

Location: Scenic Rim Regional

Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Website: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Border-Ranges-National-Park

GPS coordinates: -28.40741,153.06773

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44