Native Dog Campground

Set amongst tall woodland and large granite boulders, this well spaced campground makes a great base for the walk to Woolpack Rocks, or for the fit, all the way through to Cathedral Rocks.

I have camped here a number of times on my way through the area, and prefer this site over the more popular Barokee campground, due to extra space / privacy.

The sites are large and grassy, with bush right up to the edge and the picnic tables and fireplaces make the site comfortable.

The Cathedral Rocks park is mainly made up of dry eucalypt forests with occasional Heathlands. In spring, the flannel flowers blanket whole areas and the other wildflowers (including some attractive orchids) are spectacular.

Walking

There are a few options for walks from this campground, depending on your the time you have and your level of fitness, all starting from the campground.

Warrigale Track

A short loop walk through the granite boulders, across creeks/wetlands. It is well signed and would be suitable for younger kids (being only 1km long).

The large granite boulders and variety of flora and fauna you can spot make this a must do for anyone staying here.

Woolpack Rocks

If you don't mind a bit of scrambling and a steepish climb at the end, this (7-8km return) walk rewards with spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding park. Allow plenty of time for photography, lazing on a boulder in the sun, or exploring the rock formations at the top of Woolpack Rocks. At 1400m above sea level, and being exposed on the granite at the top, means it can get very cold in winter. Don't forget the woollies.

Cathedral Rocks

This track takes you all the way through to the Barokee camp area (about 10km away) and meets up with the Cathedral Rocks circuit track. Allow most of a full day to do this walk, as there is some steep scrambling to get up to Cathedral Rocks. For the really fit, you can also detour via Wooolpack rocks on the way out or back.

This walk would be great to do as a shuttle if you have two cars with you. Camp one night at Native Dog Camp area and the next night at Barokee. This would allow more time for exploring Woolpack and Cathedral rocks.