Sundown is a rugged wilderness area of spectacular sharp ridges and steep-sided gorges. The Severn River and its tributaries, woodland birds and remains of pastoral and mining heritage can be discovered via maintained walking tracks, challenging remote walks or the four-wheel-drive (4WD) track.
Location
On the Queensland–New South Wales border, 250km south-west of Brisbane via Stanthorpe and 70km north-west of Tenterfield.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Showers
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Walking
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With more than 150 species of birds, Sundown National Park is the perfect location for birdwatching enthusiasts. Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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Dragonflies provide splashes of colour along the Servern River. Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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Look for wallabies on your visit to Sundown National Park. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Go four-wheel driving through the rugged ranges of Sundown National Park. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Venure into Blue Gorge on an off-track hike and enjoy bush camping. Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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The scenic Permanent Waterhole is a cool retreat from the surrounding dry mountain ranges. Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Sundown National Park is a great place to find seclusion among stunning scenery. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Ooline Creek has delightful rock pools to be discovered on the Ooline Creek track. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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See eastern grey kangaroos on the Western circuit. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Enjoy great views of the park on the Western circuit. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained red by lichen. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Pitch your tent, camper trailer or caravan at The Broadwater camping area and don't forget your kayak! Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Enjoy a campfire at your Burrows Waterhole camp site. Photo credit: © MJL Photography
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The Severn River runs through Sundown National Park. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Camp on the banks of the Severn River at The Broadwater camping area. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Camp on a broad, grassy bank beside the Severn River at Burrows Waterhole camping area. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Take in the sights and sounds of the river just outside your tent at Reedy Waterhole camping area. Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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The stunning Nundubbermere Falls isn't far from Nundubbermere Falls camping area. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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Discover secluded waterholes when you head off the beaten track and bush camp in Sundown National Park. Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
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Rats Castle—a distinctive granite outcrop—is a feature of the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Oonline Creek sneaks down a side gorge off the Severn River in Sundown National Park. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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The Permanent Waterhole track is a gently sloping walk leading upstream along Ooline Creek. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Follow the kangaroos on the Western circuit. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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The Broadwater is a beautiful, serene place where you can swim, canoe, fish or simply relax. Photo credit: Brett Roberts © Queensland Government
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