The Pyramid

GPS Tracks

Pyramid Track (KML)

Grab some magnificent views from the first of Girraween's dominating Pyramids. If the climb doesn't take your breath away, the views of Balancing Rock, Second Pyramid and over Girraween National Park will.

Lookouts

Bird Watching

Picnic Facilities

BBQ

Toilets

Scrambling or Climbing

No Dogs Permitted

Rainforest

1075m

Maximum Elevation

200m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Girraween NP is situated approximately 260km by road south-west of Brisbane. To reach the park, turn off the New England Highway 26km south of Stanthorpe or 30km north of Tenterfield onto Pyramids Road. The winding bitumen road continues a further 9km east through the Wyberba Valley to the park's Information Centre and day use picnic area.

An alternative road from Stanthorpe to Girraween via Eukey and Storm King Dam has some gravel sections.

Maps:

Girraween National Park

Route/Trail notes:

Follow the signposted track starting from the day use and picnic area. The track crosses over the creek on a concrete bridge along the same track as the Granite Arch track. Leave the Granite Arch track by following the signposts to the base of the pyramid. Here the track becomes quite steep - the reason for the difficulty! Keep heading up the track till you leave the forest and start up the exposed granite. The track is marked using Girraween's standard white markers. Just follow this up until you hit the top.

As with all of Girraween's granite it can become very slippery when wet and should not be attempted in damp conditions. The walk is also quite exposed so be prepared if you're wary of heights.

Make sure to check out the balancing rock on the Northern side of the summit and enjoy the views of pretty much everything else in Girraween - Castle Rock, The Sphinx, Mt Norman and even to Bald Rock in NSW.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

A good level of fitness is required to make the climb up The Pyramid as the ascent of the exposed rock face is steep and may be tiring. Take your time to rest and enjoy the view.

With so many bushwalking options in the park, why not take advantage of the excellent camping facilities at Bald Rock Creek or Castle Rock

GPS Tracks

Pyramid Track (KML)

Comments

This was my fourth visit to the Pyramid, the walk and views never ceases to amaze me. A true Qld gem.
surfoz on 8 May, 2015

The walk looks much harder than it is but there were a lot of toddlers running around the top. Heaps of fun with great views!
Alice on 4 Oct, 2014

I have done this walk a few times now but recently tried it with our 3 year old son. He loved it! I wrote a blog post with some pictures I took so he can look back and be proud of himself when he's older.
http://walkandwines.com/pyramid-girraween-national-park/

He's done a lot of walks now and he gets so much out of it.
Who says its too hard to take kids bushwalking? Start them young I say!
Amanda on 30 Aug, 2014

Surprisingly higher than I expected .. but not a difficult climb. Incredible view's of this spectacular National Park from the summit. The Balancing Rock is certainly quite amazing ..
DrummerJeff on 29 Mar, 2014

A climb not for those who suffer vertigo. Was a lot of fun! very steep but totally worth it. peaked in under 30 min from the bald creek day-use area
mkemp28 on 19 Feb, 2013

nice exposed walk with stunning views
B_T on Jul, 2012

Had a great time trying to scale this rock, following the path set out only lead me to a patch of very wet granite and a steep drop :p so I decided to head back down and tackle it another day. Amazing views from where I did get too, got nice Photos of a complete rainbow arching over the National Park.
Stellar on 30 May, 2012

Nice rock, exposed but safe.
S_V on 2012

As always such great views. Camped the night up there to get sunset and sunrise photos. But more unexpectedly we ended up with the most amazing photos and videos of Wedgetail Eagles gliding in the early mornings.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheKendo72
Boris Zoubakin on 18 Jul, 2010

We set off from Brisbane at 02:00 ( the -O- is for oh my god its early !!!!) We stopped at 06:00 in Stanthorpe for a coffee and a quick snack then continued on our way to Girraween.

On arrival a the park it was full of kangaroos. So we wondered around checking out the information centre the toilets and just generally watching the kangaroos eat and play around with each other.

By this time we were making preparations, packing the backpack organising water and keeping a light jacket on since it was quite cool around 20 degrees c.

Our plan was to take as many pictures as possible along the way since we didn't know when we would be coming this way again. So off the granite arch we went.

You really start to feel small inbetween all these huge granite rocks everywhere. After some time at the granite arch we made our way back to the track heading towards the first pyramid.

Then "The steps of doom start" :-) As i was walking along these steps i'm thinking "just put one foot infront of the other you'll be ok " We broke through the tree line to reveal the bottom of the first pyramid !!! :-O

From this point on just follow the standard white paint markers going up the face of the rock. And when you reach the top......

AMAZING ...

We set up our brunch campsite cooked up something to eating and proceeded to go through 2 memory cards, so many photos so little time.

Eventually when we have enough time we'll climb the second pyramid. I would base camp in the provided campgrounds.

Another day.... Another walk....
Boris Zoubakin on 21 Mar, 2010

Great little walk although saw people try this with a storm brewing!
Laurence Hallam on 28 Sep, 2009

Been a few times now camping here in winter is bitterly cold next time it'll be more than one sleeping bag.
mika28au on Aug, 2009

Great experience with the kids, very slippery, windy. Very special site, like on a different world.
Hugues Debeyser on Jun, 2007

Climbed this little hill while camped at Girraween. It was a good climb was I got my balance. It was interesting exploring the different rock formations at the top including Balancing Rock. Of course the views were great.
Troy Kasper on 27 Mar, 2005