Jamberoo, NSW
13.5 km (5 hrs )
★★☆☆☆

Barren Grounds has been another of my bucket list items, so it was great to finally get the opportunity to visit. The name belies the fact that in spring, the reserve is anything but barren, being a riot of colour from the many different wild flowers. Griffiths Trail provides an ideal circuit for which to explore this place. The trail is mostly flat and easy to walk, although being exposed, it may get hot in summer. Illawarra Lookout and Cooks Nose provide some stunning views from the escarpment.