Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park Capricorn | Outback Queensland

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The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park over the Queensland school holidays. Photo credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Journeys

  • Amphitheatre walk

    Discover an atmosphere like no other when you enter this open-topped cavern—one of Carnarvon’s most dramatic features.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    8.6km from visitor area (1.2km from Main gorge track) return
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Art Gallery walk

    Sense the ancient connections captured in the ochre stencils, engravings and freehand paintings that adorn the sandstone walls.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    10.8km from visitor area (or 600m from Main gorge track) return
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Boolimba Bluff walk

    Feel on top of the world as you gaze upon awe-inspiring views of distant ranges on the only lookout track from the gorge.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    6.4km return from the visitor area return
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Boowinda Gorge walk

    Rock-hop through the spectacular boulder-strewn landscape of this sheer and sculptured side gorge branching off the main gorge.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    18.4km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 6hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Cathedral Cave walk

    Ancient rock art reveals Aboriginal people's strong ties to this extraordinary landscape, leaving you spellbound by the cultural significance of this site.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    18.2km from visitor area return
    Time suggested
    Allow 6 hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Main gorge track

    Wind your way into the spectacular Carnarvon Gorge and explore canyons, side gorges, ancient rock formations and Aboriginal art sites.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    19.4km return from the visitor area return
    Time suggested
    Allow 8hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Mickey Creek Gorge walk

    Enter another world as you follow the creek into a narrow side gorge, where your walk becomes a rock-hopping adventure.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1.5hr walking time
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Moss Garden walk

    Escape the midday sun in the main gorge to explore a lush 'garden' of cascading water, intricate rock formations and lush plant life.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    7km from visitor area (1.3km from Main gorge track) return
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Nature trail

    Become one with nature on this short stroll along the shady creek bank for a snapshot of plant life on the gorge floor.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Rock Pool walk

    Take an invigorating dip in this rock pool's cool waters, then spend the afternoon picnicking in the shade.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    400m from the Rock Pool car park and 3.6km from the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area, both return
    Time suggested
    Allow 10min walking time from the Rock Pool car park and 1.5hr walking time from the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Ward's Canyon walk

    Escape from the heat of the main gorge into this shady sanctuary of trickling water, towering ferns and historical connections.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    9.2km from visitor area (540m from Main gorge track) return
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track