This moderately trafficked walk starts from the Bald Rock campground and picnic area at the end of Bald Rock Access Road.

The hike begins along a well-defined 2-kilometre trail through eucalyptus forest.

From the car park, take the main track from behind the information sign. After crossing the bridge over the gully, turn left and follow signs for the Bungoona Walk.  

While the track starts out mostly flat, it becomes steeper as you approach the summit, with rocky steps. 

The trail takes you up the eastern side of Bald Rock through open woodlands and incredible granite boulders and tors, including a series of stunning giant natural archways and boulder alleys. 

However, the highlight of the hike is the water-streaked summit of Bald Rock, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area, including the neighbouring Girraween National Park.

You can walk for almost a kilometre from the east to west across the sprawling summit, with a range of features worth exploring, including the sloping walls of the rock, the Balancing Rocks, a directional plate and survey marker, plus more.

From the summit, which sits 1,277 metres above sea level, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views in all directions. 

To the west, you can see the main summits of Girraween National Park, including the Pyramids, Castle Rock and Mount Norman, while to the south, there are views of Little Bald Rock.

On a clear day you can even see as far north-east as Mount Barney, Mount Lindesay and Mount Ernest.

The views are particularly amazing at sunrise and sunset, when the golden light shines on the park. 

A popular option for those wanting to experience everything the rock has to offer, including the Rockface Walk, is to ascend along one route and descend along the other. Note that the Rockface walk is a steep and challenging walk up/down the northern face of the rock. 

A tip for those wanting to view sunset from Bald Rock, but uncertain about coming down in low-light – either watch from part-way down the Rockface Walk, or bring a headlamp/torch and descend via the Bungooona Walk.

The picnic area includes toilets, BBQs and picnic tables (covered and uncovered), all nestled within beautiful forest.

Track: The Bungoona Walk up the eastern side of the rock is a gravel path, with rocky steps along the way. Once on the summit, the path is marked by white dots across the granite slabs. The walk is well-signed and relatively easy-to follow.

Difficulty: The track is moderately challenging, but suitable for most fitness levels with sufficient time.  The summit is very steep and exposed in places, with sheer drops, so caution must be exercised. The summit trail can be slippery in wet weather, so sturdy shoes with good grip are highly recommended. 

Direction: This is an out-and back track that returns the way it came, however can be paired with the Rockface Walk to form a loop track.