The park has a small camping area for those wishing to extend their stay and is just 39km from Stanthorpe. Back to the Top Sundown National Park Sundown National Park was once part of Glenlyon, Nundubbermere and Ballandean stations. Around the turn of the century, some sections of the stations were subdivided into smaller leasehold blocks. Much of the area was cleared for grazing, but although fine grade wool was produced, the properties were not economic. Reminders of early farming, including salt-troughs and yards can be seen.
Open areas remain from the extensive early clearings.
Remains of mining activity can be seen feom the 4WD track. While rich pockets of ore occurred, the deposits were mainly low-grade. Though more than 70 men were employed for a short time, the mines were never a financial success. Old surface diggings are scattered throughout the Red Rock area. Sundown is known locally as 'traprock' country.