Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland's central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art.
Location
About 720km by road north-west of Brisbane
Welcome
The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of the area that falls within Carnarvon National Park welcome you and request that you treat the country through which you walk with respect and care.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- No campfires
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Hiking
- Walking
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![With cool, trickling water, Ward's Canyon is a great place to visit on a hot day.]()
With cool, trickling water, Ward's Canyon is a great place to visit on a hot day.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Finish your Rock Pool walk with a swim at the only designated swimming spot in Carnarvon Gorge.]()
Finish your Rock Pool walk with a swim at the only designated swimming spot in Carnarvon Gorge.
Photo credit: Michael O'Connor © Queensland Government
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![Stop at the information centre in the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area to learn more about the park.]()
Stop at the information centre in the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area to learn more about the park.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Like to become a campground host?
The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park over the Queensland school holidays.
- Carnarvon Great Walk - closure due to planned burn 20 December 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Big Bend closed due to structural damage 29 September 2024 to 30 September 2025