| Careys Peak | |
|---|---|
 View from Careys Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) |
| Coordinates | 32°03.041′S 151°27.558′E / 32.050683°S 151.459300°E |
| Geography | |
  Careys Peak Location in New South Wales | |
| Location | Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales, Australia |
| Parent range | Williams Range, Mount Royal Range |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Eocene |
| Mountain type | Alkali Gabbro |
Careys Peak is a peak in the Williams Range, part of the Mount Royal Range, located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. At 1,544 metres (5,066 ft) above sea level, it is one of the higher points in Barrington Tops National Park,[1] some 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Sydney. The peak is at the edge of the Barrington Tops plateau, within the declared wilderness of the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
Wilderness streams, such as the Allyn River and Williams River rise nearby. On a clear day, the higher peaks of the Blue Mountains may be seen. And looking south east, the sands of Stockton Beach on the coast may be viewed. The scenic appeal of the area is well regarded. Particularly the large dark stands of rainforest and snow gum wilderness.[2] Careys Peak is a popular camping and bushwalking destination.[3] Many years ago, a skiing slope was cleared behind Careys Peak. It has since disappeared in natural bush re-growth.[4][5]
- ^ Barrington Tops State Forests - map published by the Forestry Commission of New South Wales, 1980s
- ^ Adam, Paul (1987). New South Wales Rainforests - The Nomination for the World Heritage List. National Parks & Wildlife Service of NSW. pp. 78, 122. ISBN 0-7305-2075-7.
- ^ "Barrington Tops National Park - lookouts & scenery". Office of Environment & Heritage. NSW Government. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ Caroyln, Swanson. "A walk on the wild side". Financial Review. Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ "Forums - Snow Talk". Ski.com.au. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.