Castle Rock

At an average elevation of 900 metres above sea level, Girraween National Park is situated on the northern extremity of the New England Tablelands. Girraween National Park's granite habitat is unique in Queensland.

The Castle Rock track features breathtaking panoramic views. The walk varies from gentle to moderate gradients until a steep climb over exposed granite rocks to the summit. Black cypress, stringybarks and orange gums grow in woodlands on rocky ridges. Yellow box and brown gums provide shade and good birdwatching.

For those with more time there is an option to extend this walk to include The Sphinx and Turtle Rock Track, an additional 7.4 kilometres (4 hours return). This extension leads from Castle Rock along a ridge top and is easy walking. The Sphinx is a granite pinnacle bearing a large balancing tor, whereas Turtle Rock is a large granite monolith resembling a turtle's back.