Careys Peak
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, 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.
| Careys Peak | |
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View from Careys Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) |
| Coordinates | 32°03.041′S 151°27.558′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 | |
| Age of rock | Eocene |
| Mountain type | Alkali Gabbro |
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. Careys Peak is a popular camping and bushwalking destination. Many years ago, a skiing slope was cleared behind Careys Peak. It has since disappeared in natural bush re-growth.