BARRINGTON TOPS, NSW TRAVEL
In centuries past, the Barrington Plateau formed the boundary of the Wonnarua, Birpai and Worimi people. The highest tableland outside the Australian Alps, the Barrington Range rises to 1586m. In August 2013, the Newcastle Herald reported that the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops had also been nominated for inclusion as the eighth wonder of the world. Visitors should make the journey to the Tops to see for themselves why the area could be a world wonder and to explore some of the many driving routes and walking tracks.
The Tops rise above the Hunter-Manning regions of NSW and offer a wide variety of walks and drives. The roads up the eastern and western escarpments between the large towns of Scone and Gloucester are steep and mostly unsealed, but the route is suitable for standard cars, vans and trailers. Once on the plateau, the driving and walking routes are mostly flat. The ascent from Gloucester is now sealed almost to the top and is the best access if towing.
Barrington's altitude, availability of water and great selection of campsites makes it a four-season venue. Summer can be pleasantly cool. Winter has
