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Castle Rock - QLD

Castle Rock

Mountain,Peak,Hill,Rocks

Position

DEG: -28.87077 151.95971

DMS: 28º 52' 14.77" S 151º 57' 34.98" E

UTM: 56 J 6805887mN 398547mE

Altitude: 1224.06m

Place Type

Geography - Mountain,Peak,Hill,Rocks

Location

187.06kms SouthWest of Brisbane - Driving 254 km (3 hours 0 mins)
557.98kms North of Sydney - Driving 700 km (8 hours 1 min)

Address & Contact

Girraween National Park
Queensland

Phone: N/A

Email: N/A

Web: https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/girraween/journeys/castle-rock

Information

- 5.2km return walk
- Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Allow 1.5–2hr walking time.
- Grade 4 walking track
Challenge yourself on this moderately difficult hike to one of Girraween's granite peaks—Castle Rock. Ramble through shady eucalypt woodlands high on rocky ridges, and revel in stunning views from natural lookouts. Enjoy birdwatching amongst the black cypress, stringybark and orange gums perched high on the rocky ridges. Have your binoculars or camera ready!
At the final leg of this hike, tackle the steep climb over exposed granite rocks to Castle Rock and be rewarded by jaw-dropping 360-degree views across the park. Enjoy a well-earned packed lunch at the summit, surrounded by these breathtaking vistas.

PlaceID	16650

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Tenterfield at 01/09:00am EST

Distance from Castle Rock 20.46km S

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
14.6°C	15.3°C	99%	14.4°C	hPa	0.1mm	E	4km/hr 2knots	km/hr knots

Closest Climatic Station

Tenterfield (Federation Park)

Distance from Castle Rock 20.46km S

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	27.1	26.1	24.6	21.8	18.0	15.0	14.4	16.0	19.5	22.3	24.8	26.6
Mean Min. °C	14.4	14.3	12.4	8.5	4.9	2.4	1.0	1.8	4.7	8.0	10.8	13.0
Mean Rain mm	115.7	94.9	80.0	47.1	48.6	50.6	54.3	43.7	50.9	76.9	85.1	105.2