Adjoining the south western edge of Barrington tops is Mount Royal National Park – a unique wilderness area that’s home to rare and threatened birds, mammals and reptiles including the Rufous Scrub Bird, Hastings River Mouse and the Rough Scaled Snake. Around 20 percent of this magnificent park is rainforest and your likely to see Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas and even Bandicoots living in the park.
This park has an array of rainforest and other forest areas that provide habitat for threatened species such as the Hastings River mouse. This is an unspoilt environment. The park is accessible by 2WD but there is no vehicle access at all in wet weather. There is a camping area off Main Range Road. For the traveller, Mount Royal is easily accessible and provides a scenic place to enjoy picnicking, bushwalking and bird-watching.
Things to do
Stop to camp or picnic at Youngville Picnic area or enjoy a host of walking tracks accessible from Mount Royal road. Make sure to visit Pieries Peak lookout for the best views overlooking the tall open forests.
Primary Groups
Site Description National Park, Wildlife Park
Site Facilities BBQ Area, Camping Ground, Picnic Area, Public Toilets, Rest Area, Walking Trails
Tour Types Self Guided Tours
Attractions Lookout, Rare & Endangered Species, Scenic Views, Wildlife
Activities Animal Viewing, Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Swimming
Admission Free Admission
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