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Castle Rock - QLD

Castle Rock

Mountain,Peak,Hill,Rocks

Position

DEG: -28.843692 151.945063

DMS: 28º 50' 37.29" S 151º 56' 42.25" E

UTM: 56 J 6808875mN 397092mE

Altitude: 1092.41m

Address & Contact

Castle Rock Trail
Girraween QLD 4382

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Information

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.

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Stanthorpe at 01/03:00pm EST

Distance from Castle Rock 20.25km N

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
18.5°C	°C	72%	13.4°C	hPa	0.0mm	-	km/hr knots	km/hr knots

Closest Climatic Station

Stanthorpe Leslie Parade

Distance from Castle Rock 20.25km N

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	27.4	26.4	24.9	22.1	18.4	15.5	14.8	16.3	19.6	22.6	25.2	27.0
Mean Min. °C	15.6	15.6	13.8	9.5	5.4	2.6	1.0	2.0	5.1	8.9	11.9	14.2
Mean Rain mm	97.3	85.8	65.5	42.7	46.7	47.2	49.1	42.6	51.8	69.7	75.1	93.9