Border Ranges National Park

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History Border Ranges National Park was established on 8 June 1979 with an area of 317 km2 (122 sq mi), adjoining Lamington National Park on the Queensland side of the border which was established six decades prior. It marked an end to extensive logging in the region that occurred during the early 20th century, as nearby areas were in need of timber. In 1986, the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia property which spans multiple parks in New South Wales and South East Queensland. It is part of the Shield Volcano group along with Lamington National Park and Springbrook National Park across the border, as well as Nightcap National Park and Mebbin National Park on the NSW side.

Landscape Border Ranges National Park consists of various smaller ranges: the McPherson Range, Tweed Range, Lamington Plateau, and Levers Plateau. They were formed over millions of years through the erosion of the ancient Tweed Volcano with several volcanic plugs still remaining within Border Ranges National Park. The park is notable for its extensive stands of Nothofagus moorei (Antarctic beech) and features a 64-km (40-mi) gravel road circuit that passes through subtropical, cool temperate, and warm temperate rainforests.

Flora and fauna The area lies on the base of the extinct Tweed Volcano. Today, it offers magnificent views of Mount Warning and the Tweed Valley with plenty of unspoilt subtropical rainforests. A unique feature is the presence of the southern beech forests, which reaches its northern limit here, and the rare but striking beech orchid, which blooms with a strong fragrance in spring. Observing mammals in the rainforest is difficult. Possums and gliding possums are the most likely to be encountered, and so are echidna tracks. Other noteworthy animals include the brown-backed lyrebird and the southern frog species Assa darlingtoni.

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Visitor information Park website

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Lodging

Camping There are two campgrounds within the park.

1 Forest Tops campground, Tweed Range Scenic Drive. 3 campsites. It is next to the start of the Booyong Track. $24.60/night. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Sheepstation Creek campground, Sheepstation Creek Rd/Forest Rd. Contains 25 campsites, all of which are marked. It's a good base for exploring the three nearby walks surrounding it (Palm Forest walking track, Rosewood loop and Booyong walking track) $24.60/night. (updated Mar 2024)

Backcountry