Cathedral Rock National Park has an area of 8900 hectares (22,200 acres) and is
situated a few Kilometres west of New England National Park. Access is from
Armidale or Dorrigo. Although relatively close to New England National Park this
Park has a completely different character. Huge granite tors dominate Cathedral
Rock National Park. Dry Sclerophyll Forest covers most of the Park.
Many eucalypt species are found throughout the area together with a wide
range of native shrub species. Large populations of Banksia integrifolia and
Banksia spinulosa occur throughout the Park. Barokee Rest Area is
situated on the banks of a large wetland, which is the home of many native
plants adapted to life in a moist environment. One walking track leads to a
formation known as Woolpack Rocks. Another longer track traverses the Park.