Let's start with some fun facts shall we?

• Bald Rock is the largest granite monolith in Australia and is often compared to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory. It stands at 200 meters high, 750 meters long, and 500 meters wide.
• The rock's name, "Bald Rock," comes from its lack of vegetation on the summit. It is a striking sight, with smooth, bald granite on top.
• The area around Bald Rock has significant cultural and spiritual importance to the local Aboriginal people, particularly the Githabul people. It is known as "Unungbal" in the Githabul language.
• There are several walking trails in the park that allow visitors to explore the unique rock formations and the surrounding natural beauty. The Summit walking track is the most popular, leading to the top of Bald Rock.

The Hike:

I am not the most fit person in the world, I'm not too bad, but there is definitely room for improvement, regardless I love a good walk/hike. This one however, oof. The walk up the face of the rock is a bitch. It's technically a short walk, and not that bad, but damn it is steep, and as someone that has done it a few times in different weather and times of day, it sucks more when it's wet and slippery, and it's horrid in the summer sun. Other than that, it's still not great, but well worth the effort for the destination.

The walk itself you can do a few different ways, you can walk up and down the cliff face (this is the shortest, yet probably most dangerous, or you can do the longer more windy but gradual track, or you can do one up and the other down. Personally, I would recommend the last of those three options, and go up the cliff face and down the track, with a nice long break at the top to enjoy the views.

My recommendation would be to follow this Alltrails path on I've linked up on the side.

While you're up there there there are few things you need to do/take pictures with:

• The balancing rocks, pretend you're holding them up, or pushing them up hill, whatever tickles your fancy really.
• Go all the way to the end and get to the highest point.
• If you're game to walk down in the dark (yes is is kinda creepy) I cannot recommend more to watch the sunset, it was one of the most amazing things I've ever witnessed, and celebrating with those that are dearest to you makes it only better.

Accomodation:

We stayed in Stanthorpe at the Granite Belt Brewery (website) but if you're looking for something closer (for a sunrise walk perhaps) then there is camping available at the bottom of the mountain. More information here.  We loved the Brewery, they have absolutely fantastic cabins you can stay in, perfect for a couples weekend away, or a family holiday (they have different sized cabins for both).