My wife and I walked up Pyramid Rock in the Girraween National Park at 6.00am. It was a very pleasant walk mainly due to the time of day we chose to walk. We were also lucky to have some great weather which assisted in rating the National Park an excellent recommendation. If the weather was too hot or if it was raining the rating might not be so high. It is definitely worth the drive too. Get out and enjoy what the national park has to offer.
A lovely well kept park walking tracks are well mark and kept very clean. Staff in information centre are helpful and the amenities are very clean. Lots of wildlife if you take time to really look and walk quietly. So good tracks for people who are not in the peak of their fitness years
A range of options of a few days walks to half day and many much shorter walks, to cater for everyones abilities and the weather. Many of these walks will be very hard on a very hot summer day, but there are still walk options that offer lots of shade. The walk up the Pyramid really needs good shoes, at least with a good grip, as there are sections that are steep and no hand-holds. If you are scared of heights or don't have a reasonable level of fitness, try some of the other easier walks. We did the Pyramid and the nearby Underground creek area in one comfortable day, stopping for lunch in the lovely picnic grounds in between walks. Lots of lovely photos.
One of the most memorable and beautiful national parks we have visited. Plenty of variety of walks. The view from the Pyramids is certainly worth the climb and the wildflowers were still prolific.
First time at Girraween (Castle Rock campground) and absolutley loved it! Hot showers, checkInteresting walks for all fitness levels, checkBeautiful swimming holes, checkGreat leveled camper areas, checkClean well maintained bathrooms, check Room (plenty of room) for the kids to run! - checkWe visited mid Nov, yes it was hot but the swimming holes helped with that.We did the Pyramid walk and as clearly signed it was hard but so worth it. I was so scared at one point I had to take stock and harden up to continue, so glad I did. The degree of difficulty is clearly signed at the toilets and the start of each walking area. Choose wisely do not scoff at the degree of difficulty, they are not having a go at you when they state how hard some of the walks are. Be prepared! We also did the Arch walk and Underground Creek walks. Our 4yr old, 7 yr old and 9 yr old did it all. Our 59yr guest couldn't manage the Pyramid steps which was in line with the degree of difficulty advice.We will definitely be back!
This place is like a different world. The Pyramid was the highlight of the walks followed by Castle Mountain. I can't wait to come back.
My friends and i visited this place 2 days in a row, it was that good.1st day we did the 15 minute walk and 30 minute walk and had a paddle in the river. Was a gorgeous day!2nd day we did the 1 hour walk to the junction, easy walk and when you get to the junction you wont be dispointed, take a picnic and swimming stuff and you can spend all day here like we did. There was no one else around and the granite pools are great for swimming and the area is stunning!!
Girraween National Park is a great place to visit. There are walking tracks that cater to all levels of fitness & ability. The scenery is interesting, it's a visual feast. The pyramid walk had a spectacular view but it is challenging. On this walk my son counted 520 steps! We cooked a BBQ lunch on the free BBQ's provided. There are plenty of tables & toilet facilities. We couldn't find bins tho so take garbage bags so you can take your rubbish home with you.
A good variety of short, long, easy and mildly difficult walks to be had, but for a day trip the walks around the Bald Rock Creek day use area are best. From here you can also access the longer (but still one day) walks to Turtle Rock or Mt Norman. The Granite Arch/BaldRock Creek circuit is the pick though for a 2 hours or longer stroll and if you are a bit more adventurous, climb the Pyramid as well. Very good large picnic grounds as well.
Girraween is a superbly set up national park, great facilities, and tracks with multiple walks that can be done over 5-7 days or more quickly without children, close to local accommodation. The pyramids a star. Dr Roberts waterhole is a beautiful place