Sun up to Sundown near Stanthorpe - North NSW
Mon 22nd Sep 2025
Bookings available to active members only.
Red Gorges, Deep Waterholes and Rocky Creeks - Sundown National Park is reminiscent of the Kimberley or Carnavon Gorge but not as far. Located near Stanthorpe on the NSW -Qld border it makes an ideal September location for a three or four day wander up the Severn River Gorge. Depending on experience we could be in two groups, meeting half way to swap car keys and a chance to socialise together for the night deep in the gorge or split into two groups - an "easier" and a "harder" group . We are unlikely to meet any other walkers. Be prepared for boulder hopping, swims and some heat. Transport by private car with shared costs.
More info -
https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/sundown
https://www.wildernessencounters.org/sundown-national-park-circuit-broadwater-campground
https://weareexplorers.co/sundown-national-park-the-mt-donaldson-circuit-qld/
Some rock scrambling required. Expect temperatures from 10 to 27
Various options possible depending on applicants. Leader David Poland.
Additional Information
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Conditions
Partly Wet
Distance (km or hrs)
varies 6 - 10 km
Ascent
up to 600 m over three days.
Map name
Mingoola 1 :50.000
Terrain information
Rocky
Transport information
950 km from Canberra or 300 km from Brisbane
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.
Date and Time
Activity Owner
david-poland2539
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