Red Rock Gorge lookout track
Gaze across a deep gorge with cliffs stained red by lichen, and the rugged ranges stretching out to the south.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 500m return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 15min walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Bicycle
Journey facilities
- Walking
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![Learn about the geology, history and nature of this area from signs at the Red Rock Gorge lookout.]()
Learn about the geology, history and nature of this area from signs at the Red Rock Gorge lookout.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![At times of high rainfall you might be lucky enough to see water tumbling over Red Rock Falls.]()
At times of high rainfall you might be lucky enough to see water tumbling over Red Rock Falls.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge camping area take the graded track to the lookout.]()
From Red Rock Gorge camping area take the graded track to the lookout.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, spectacular views of the rugged ranges can be enjoyed.]()
From Red Rock Gorge lookout, spectacular views of the rugged ranges can be enjoyed.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![From Red Rock Gorge lookout, gaze across a dynamic deep gorge with high cliffs stained by red lichen.]()
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
Starting from the Red Rock Gorge camping area, this short walk climbs to a lookout with spectacular views across the Queensland and New South Wales border. Marvel at the vivid red hues of the rock surface as sunlight dances on Red Rock Gorge’s granite cliffs.
Delight in glimpses of peregrine falcons and other birds of prey soaring along the cliffs of the gorge. Listen out for the refreshing sound of water tumbling over Red Rock falls, and in winter, the fluid calls of lyrebirds sheltering in the dry rainforest far below.
Enjoy the picturesque show of granite-belt wildflowers during spring, including the distinctive blooms of the sago flower.
Getting there and getting around
Red Rock Gorge lookout track is in Sundown National Park, 250km (3–4hrs drive) south-west of Brisbane via Stanthorpe, and 70km north-west of Tenterfield.
- The track is in the remote North-eastern section of the park, accessible via rough unsealed roads from Ballandean.
- The rough and narrow access track to the North-eastern section is unsealed and suitable only for high-clearance 4WDs.
- Travel 16km from Ballandean, via unsealed Curr Road and Sundown Road to the park's north-eastern entrance
- Drive 7km along the narrow, rough 4WD track to Red Rock Gorge camping area and the start of the lookout track. The drive takes about 40mins (or 2.5hrs to walk).
- Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Red Rock Gorge lookout track is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Sundown safely and Walk with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.