Mount Barney National Park Brisbane

Watch the Mount Barney safety video to plan your visit

There is no easy way to climb Mount Barney and preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable visit. The safety video only takes 4.5 minutes to watch but it could save you from being caught out overnight or being rescued. Photo credit: Steve Browne © Queensland Government

Mt Ballow—Junction Peak remote bush camp

Mt Ballow—Junction Peak camping area is a small camp site amongst Antarctic beech trees.

Accessible by

  • Walk-in

Camping area facilities

  • Tent camping
  • Long walk to tent
  • Walking

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

Access to the Queensland National Parks Booking System will temporarily close for four days from 11.59pm AEST Saturday 1 February until 9.00am AEST Thursday 6 February as we transition to a new booking system. No new bookings or amendments to existing bookings can be made during this closure period.

More information about the new booking system.

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Camping area features: Small camp site amongst Antarctic beech trees. Good protection in windy weather. Limited views.

Location: Grid Reference: 622-729, GPS Reference: 56J 0462179 6872899 (WGS84)

Access: Nearest vehicle access is by 4WD to Cleared Ridge via Waterfall Creek Road or 2WD to Burnett Creek Road south-east of Boonah.

Number of sites: One camp site. Maximum of 6 people for this remote bush camp.

Camp sites are suitable for: self-sufficient, walk-in camping.

Camp site surface: Soil, leaf litter.

Facilities: None. Must be self-sufficient. Water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking. All rubbish (including food scraps) must be carried out.

Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.

Generator use: Not allowed.

Essentials to bring: Drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: Average. You might need to use 07 prefix if calling Queensland numbers.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Mount Barney safely and camp with care.

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