Main Range National Park

Welcome to Main Range National Park, a landscape of profound geological significance and biological antiquity. As we stand here at Cunningham’s Gap, you are essentially standing on the remnants of a massive volcanic upheaval that…

We begin our climb on the trail to the summit of Mount Mitchell, also known as 'Spicers Peak' in some historical contexts, though the modern nomenclature distinguishes the two. The initial stage of this 10.2-kilometer trek takes…

Rounding the southern side of the mountain, the environment shifts dramatically. This area is shielded from the direct sun for much of the day, resulting in a cooler, damper atmosphere. …

We have reached the summit area, though as with many peaks in the Main Range, the 'top' is more of a ridge than a single point. From here, the views are truly 360 degrees. …

Descending from the high peaks, we move to the Goombara section of the park, specifically the Cascade Circuit. This 6.5-kilometer walk offers a more intimate look at the park’s water systems and rainforest ecology. …

Deep in the southern part of the park lies Spicers Gap, a location steeped in the history of 19th-century transit. Here, we find Moss’s Well, named after Edward Moss, a road contractor who was commissioned in the mid-1800s to…

For those who appreciate the ethereal beauty of a mountain morning, Sylvesters Lookout is unsurpassed. Accessible via a drive through the Goombara section followed by a short hike, this lookout offers a vantage point that is…

As we conclude our journey through Main Range National Park, take a final look at the rugged silhouette of the Great Dividing Range. We have traversed ancient volcanic paths, stood among Gondwanan relics, and traced the steps of…