Summary

Mt Barney with it's two peaks (Mount Barney East at 1,351m and Mount Barney West at 1,354m) is the highest peak in Mount Barney National Park, and one of the most popular bushwalks in South-East Queensland. Other peaks in Mount Barney National Park include Mount Maroon (967m), Mt May (836m), Mt Clunie (1155m). Many of the walks in the park are rated "hard" and require some experience and route-finding skills.

The Lower and Upper Portals are also popular day-walks.

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

No public access. Car access via Rathdowney. Multiple Mount Barney summit routes start at Yellowpinch carpark.

Maps

1:25K Mt Lindesay topographical map

Accommodation

Mount Barney Lodge Country Retreat is close to the Park. There are multiple camping spots, both car-accessible and more remote sites (booking required and fee applies)

Camping

Camp sites must be booked and a small fee applies – you can do this on-line via the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. You’ll be able to print a Camping Tag to attach to your tent.

Other

Mount Barney summit trip report - https://hikingtheworld.blog/2018/07/08/mount-barney/

Contact details

https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mount-barney/about.html

Walks in Mt Barney National Park

Medium

3 km

1 hr

Yellowpinch Summit

From the Yellowpinch carpark walk up the hill until you reach the swinging gate that leads to the start of the National Park. At the gate immediately turn right and begin heading up the hill. follow the trail all the way to the summit where you will find great views of Mount Barney. Recommend early morning walk and watch out for cliffs at the top of the summit. Children must be supervised at the summit.

Walks in Mt Barney Summit

Hard

2 km return

90 mins

Mt Barney West Peak from Rum Jungle

A walk to the actual summit of Mt Barney (West Peak is higher than East Peak). It's got views, not as crowded as East Peak, and quicker to get to from Rum Jungle.