New safety signs and better trail markers at Bald Rock National Park will ensure that thousands of visitors a year are better aware of the potential risks of climbing Australia’s largest granite boulder.
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National Parks and Wildlife Service ranger Michael Lieberman said improved signage, at key points along the 3.2km loop walk to the summit of Bald Rock, aimed to give visitors a clearer picture of potential hazards.
“Each year thousands of visitors flock to Bald Rock National Park to weave through granite boulders and tors to the awe-inspiring summit of Bald Rock,” Mr Lieberman said.
There’s now a clearer picture of the potential hazards that walkers could come across during their journey.
- Michael Lieberman
Bald Rock’s water-streaked dome is 500 metres wide and 750 metres in length, and at close to 1300 metres above sea level, it is the largest granite formation of its kind in Australia.
“When visitors start the 3.2km loop walk to the summit, there’s now a clearer picture of the potential hazards that walkers could come across during their journey.”
Mr Lieberman said staff had faced challenges installing the signs and used motorised wheelbarrows to access tricky areas. The signs were part of a range of measures to improve safety for visitors to Bald Rock National Park, including improved trail markers and information.
“With the new signage, better trail markers and information, visitor safety will be improved overall,” Mr Lieberman said.
For more information about visiting Bald Rock National Park go to www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6736 4298.
The rock has just been named the local attraction every visitor must do as part of Tenterfield’s claim to being among the top 50 small towns in the country, as determined by MyDiscountFlights.