Barrington tops

Submitted: Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:17

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Barrington Tops

The magnificent Barrington Tops National Park boasts superb mountain top accommodation, excellent walking trails, suitable 2WD and 4WD routes and great camping spots.

Barrington Tops

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Not far off the Pacific Highway near Bulahdelah you can access the magnificant Barrington Tops. Now accessible by 2WD the region boasts superb mountain top accommodation, excellent walking trails,

Member - Mark G Gulmarrad

gday all

Just heard on the evening news that the National Parks are going to take over the barrington tops area.

there goes another 1 down the gurgler.

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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:49

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:49

According to GoogleMaps it's already called "Barrington Tops National Park"

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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:51

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:51

. . . as well as ExplorOz Treknotes

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Reply By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:56

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 18:56

but doesnt the state forests look after it?

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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 20:42

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 20:42

There are State Forests to the East, North and South of the National Park estate.

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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 19:29

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 19:29

Barrington Tops National Park was created in 1969 (according to the National Parks website). It also had additions in 1984, 1997 and 1999.

I'd guess that this is just more land being added.

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Reply By: Dunedigger - Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 20:02

Monday, Jan 26, 2009 at 20:02

Horse Swamp is actually managed by State Forests. NPWS seem to want it for themselves.

Dunedigger

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Follow Up By: Ranger75 - Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 at 12:05

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 at 12:05

National Parks actually took over late last year.
The brother-in-law was the Forest Ranger working out of Dungog and attached to the Gloucester office. He retired on 31 December last and NPWS took over from him after a handover during Nov/Dec.

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