Girraween National Park | Queensland Country

Dingo Swamp walkers' camp is a remote bush camp on the edge of open grasslands. Share it with the red-necked wallabies! Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Like to become a campground host?

The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Girraween National Park over the Queensland school holidays. Photo credit: Darren Jew © Queensland Government

The Girraween Visitor Precinct is now open, with ample carparking, a new toilet block and an architecturally-designed visitor information building containing informative, interactive and thought-provoking displays.

Dingo swamp remote bush camp

Rest and rejuvenate at this peaceful, remote walkers’ camp beside a swamp, before tackling the next day’s demanding hike.

Accessible by

Walk-in

Camping area facilities

Tent camping
Long walk to tent
Walking

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked – book online.
Any park-specific camping information for Girraween.
Visiting Girraween safely for important safety information.

Enjoy the peaceful, open surrounds of locally-named `Knickers Flat' alongside Dingo Swamp. The easy walk to this point, together with a night under the stars, will prepare you for the next day’s more strenuous hike exploring Girraween's South, Middle and West Bald Rocks further south.

On the edge of open grasslands, there’s plenty of space to pitch your tent and watch the heathland birds flit among the trees.

Campers using these sites need good navigation skills and should leave trip details with a friend or family member.

Maximum group size is 8.

Getting there and getting around

Dingo Swamp walker's camp is in Girraween National Park, located on the Queensland–New South Wales border, 260km by road (approximately 3.5hrs) south-west of Brisbane. Helpful hint: screen shot the directions in the event mobile reception is lost.

The park has three entrances (northern, western and southern) and is accessible by conventional vehicles. Pyramids Road links the northern and western park entrances.

GPS reference under GDA94 datum Zone 56J is (0402467/6806455)—on the western side of the management trail.

Getting to the park

From Stanthorpe to western entrance (approx. 30–45min)

Continue 26km along the New England Highway to Wyberba (30km north of Tenterfield).
Turn onto Pyramids Road and follow this winding bitumen road through the Wyberba Valley 6km east to the western park entrance.
Drive about 3km on to the Girraween visitor information building, Bald Rock Creek day-use area and Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek camping areas.

From Stanthorpe to northern entrance (approx. 40–50min)

Turn onto Sugarloaf Road, which turns into Eukey Road and drive about 15km via Storm King Dam towards Eukey.
About 1km before Eukey, turn onto Breens Road, drive 2.5km then turn onto Pyramids Road and drive about 6km to the northern park entrance.
Drive about 4km on to the Girraween visitor information building, Bald Rock Creek day-use area and Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek camping areas.

From Tenterfield (NSW) to southern entrance (4WD required beyond Mount Norman day use area)

Drive 18km north on the New England Highway to Wallangarra.
In Wallangarra, cross to the eastern side of the railway line, go over the railway bridge and turn left onto sealed and signposted Mount Norman Road.
After about 2km the road changes to gravel, turn right across a grid and continue for 1km then turn right at the water treatment plant and enter the park's southern entrance.
Drive 3.5km along Mount Norman Road to the Mount Norman day-use area and continue north to the northern park boundary where it joins with Pyramid Road. Some sections of this road are suitable for 4WD only.
Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.