Mt Barney
Submitted: Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 12:02
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jules
Does anyone know of Mr Barney NP - SE Qld - part of the Main Range I think - staying with daughter in
Kalbar at Chrissy and she has suggested a weekend
camp there - she hasn't been - but knows where it is - just want to know what facilities are available etc - I know someone on here will know
Thanks
Reply By: Prado Boy - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 22:41
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 22:41
Jules,
Mt. Barney (and neighbouring Mt. Lindsey) are
places to be avoided (if bushwalking) in the summer heat. Mt. Barney is the second highest peak in SE Qld - and has many routes to the top. The 'easiest' - sometimes called Peasants Ridge by locals due to its ease of access - is the Southern Ridge. This is a 12 hour walk for most average walkers! There is no water available on either of these summits - and both have climbing routes on them (
the summit of Mt. Lindsey can only be reached via a climb - ropes and climbing gear required for most climbing parties).
There is a great swimming area at lower portals - but this is far from
the summit. If walking in summer - take at least 3 litres of water with you. If not familiar with the area - don't attempt
the summit in the summer heat.
Other than that - its a nice enough spot - part of the ranges that radiate out from the Mt. Warning shield volcano area (and part of the scenic rim). Pretty country.
Cheers,
Prado Boy
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