Sundown is a rugged wilderness area of spectacular sharp ridges and steep-sided gorges. The Severn River and its tributaries, woodland birds and remains of pastoral and mining heritage can be discovered via maintained walking tracks, challenging remote walks or the four-wheel-drive (4WD) track.
Location
On the Queensland–New South Wales border, 250km south-west of Brisbane via Stanthorpe and 70km north-west of Tenterfield.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Showers
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Walking
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![Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.]()
Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Camp on a broad, grassy bank beside the Severn River at Burrows Waterhole camping area.]()
Camp on a broad, grassy bank beside the Severn River at Burrows Waterhole camping area.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Take in the sights and sounds of the river just outside your tent at Reedy Waterhole camping area.]()
Take in the sights and sounds of the river just outside your tent at Reedy Waterhole camping area.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.]()
The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Discover secluded waterholes when you head off the beaten track and bush camp in Sundown National Park.]()
Discover secluded waterholes when you head off the beaten track and bush camp in Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.]()
Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Ooline Creek sneaks down a side gorge off the Severn River in Sundown National Park.]()
Ooline Creek sneaks down a side gorge off the Severn River in Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.]()
The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen.]()
From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Follow the kangaroos on the Western circuit.]()
Follow the kangaroos on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.]()
The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![With more than 150 species of birds, Sundown National Park is the perfect location for birdwatching enthusiasts.]()
With more than 150 species of birds, Sundown National Park is the perfect location for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Dragonflies provide splashes of colour along the Severn River.]()
Dragonflies provide splashes of colour along the Severn River.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![Look for wallabies on your visit to Sundown National Park.]()
Look for wallabies on your visit to Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Go four-wheel driving through the rugged ranges of Sundown National Park.]()
Go four-wheel driving through the rugged ranges of Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.]()
Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Venture into Blue Gorge on an off-track hike and enjoy bush camping.]()
Venture into Blue Gorge on an off-track hike and enjoy bush camping.
Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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![The scenic Permanent Waterhole is a cool retreat from the surrounding dry mountain ranges.]()
The scenic Permanent Waterhole is a cool retreat from the surrounding dry mountain ranges.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.]()
The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Sundown National Park is a great place to find seclusion among stunning scenery.]()
Sundown National Park is a great place to find seclusion among stunning scenery.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.]()
Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Ooline Creek has delightful rock pools to be discovered on the Ooline Creek track.]()
Ooline Creek has delightful rock pools to be discovered on the Ooline Creek track.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![See eastern grey kangaroos on the Western circuit.]()
See eastern grey kangaroos on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy great views of the park on the Western circuit.]()
Enjoy great views of the park on the Western circuit.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained red by lichen.]()
From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained red by lichen.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.]()
The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.]()
The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Pitch your tent, camper trailer or caravan at The Broadwater camping area and don't forget your kayak!]()
Pitch your tent, camper trailer or caravan at The Broadwater camping area and don't forget your kayak!
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a campfire at your Burrows Waterhole camp site.]()
Enjoy a campfire at your Burrows Waterhole camp site.
Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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![The Severn River runs through Sundown National Park.]()
The Severn River runs through Sundown National Park.
Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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