Regulations Australia Bald Rock National Park
Bald Rock
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
In Bald Rock National Park
Regulated zone
Bald Rock National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Prohibited all year
Climbing, canyoning and paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Conservation areas are becoming an important focus for a range of adventure activities such as rock climbing, abseiling and hang-gliding. Although such activities are uncommon in the planning area at present, it is likely that the landforms of the planning area may be an attraction in the future. Such activities have the potential to conflict with the natural, cultural and landscape values of the planning area, as well as presenting a significant public risk because the areas prefer adventure activities (for example, cliff faces at Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo Falls) are also those most frequented by visitors to the parks.
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Management objectives and actions
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- - Adventure activities such as rock climbing, abseiling and hang-gliding are prohibited in the planning area.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 6 Sept 2026 · Bald Rock National Park and Boonoo Boonoo National Park Plan of management
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Management objectives and actions
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- - Self-reliant backpack camping is permitted in the planning area except within 300 metres from any road, walking track, recreation area, the base of Bald Rock and the Boonoo Boonoo Falls.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 6 Sept 2026 · Bald Rock National Park and Boonoo Boonoo National Park Plan of management