Carnarvon Gorge National Park
 
Carnarvon Gorge National Park
 
Carnarvon Gorge National Park
 
Carnarvon Gorge National Park
 
Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park
Carnarvon

Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park - a spectacular gorge system with towering white cliffs and lush side gorges - is Queensland's central highlands' most popular attraction. Carnarvon Creek meanders through eucalypt and cabbage palm forest and attracts 170 bird species. Explore creeks, mossy gorges and cool rainforests on 21 kilometres of walking track. Head for nearby Mickey Creek and the Rock Pool or climb Boolimba Bluff. Discover Aboriginal art at Baloon Cave and the Art Gallery. Spot whiptail wallabies and fairy-wrens, and watch platypus in the creek in the early morning.

Enjoy camping in the visting area during the Queensland school holidays: Easter, June to July and September to October. Bookings are essential. Privately run accommodation is available at all times of the year.

Contact Details
36 Quintin Street
Roma
Queensland 4455 Australia

To make an enquiry or a booking contact:

Phone: 13 0013 0372
Tollfree: 1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=49

Entry Information
Free Entry:Yes.

Facilities
Visitor Information Centre: Main camping area.

· Car park
· Picnic Area
 · Public Toilet

Activities
Birdwatching: The park is ideal for birdwatching, with more than 183 bird species recorded.
Camping: Camping is available in the park. Prior booking is essential. All campers require permits, which can be obtained up to 12 months in advance. The popular main camping area is beside Carnarvon Creek. Facilities near the camping area include a visitor information centre, showers, toilets and a public telephone. A small walk-in bush-camping site is located at Big Bend, 10 kilometres from the nearest car park.
Animal Viewing: Catch a glimpse of a platypus or other freshwater life on an early morning or twilight stroll along the Nature Trail.
Walking: Twenty-one kilometres of graded tracks.

· Learning/Lessons/Tuition

Further Information

* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Children: Children are welcome.
Miscellaneous:
Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park is 250 kilometres north of Roma or 240 kilometres south of Emerald. The final 21 kilometres is gravel road.