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Theodore
Queensland 4719 Australia
Isla Gorge Lookout
Theodore,
Banana Area
Free Entry
Description
At the southern end of the Dawson Range, Isla Gorge National Park protects spectacular sandstone scenery in the Central Highlands. Here, among a complex maze of gorges, sandstone outcrops and striking rock formations change colour throughout the day.
Isla Gorge Lookout is the ideal spot to watch the sunset over the orange-coloured cliffs of the gorge. From the picnic area, you follow a rough trail to the lookout over Isla Gorge and the valley below.
... moreThe plateau has brilliant wildflower displays in spring. From the lookout you can see wedge-tailed eagles and peregrine falcons soaring above the gorge or honeyeaters splurging on wattle, eucalypt, boronia and grevillea flowers from mid-winter to summer. Take your binoculars and look for whiptail wallabies and grey kangaroos in the valley below.
... lessAbout the Walk
Walk Highlights
- Rugged landscape
- Striking gorge formations
- Native flowers
- Wedge-tailed eagles
Walk Hints
Stay well back and be careful as cliff edges may crumble. Only very experienced and well-equipped walkers should descend into the gorge. Get advice from the ranger beforehand.
Take a map and let someone responsible know of your plans. Take water. Creek flow is seasonal.
Best Time To Go
April to October is the best time to visit the park as rain during summer months can make access difficult and daytime temperatures can reach 45 degrees. See beautiful wildflowers in winter and spring.
Property Details
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Walking
Other Information
General Comments
April to October is the best time to visit the Isla Gorge National Park as rain during summer months can make access difficult and daytime temperatures can reach 45 degrees. See beautiful wildflowers in winter and spring. The park highlights include: rugged landscape, striking gorge formations, native flowers and wedge-tailed eagles.
The walk is approximately two kilometres in length and takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. This walk has an easy classification. Stay well back and be careful as cliff edges may crumble. Only very experienced and well-equipped walkers should descend into the gorge. Get advice from the ranger beforehand. Take a map and let someone responsible know of your plans. Take water.
How To Get There
Turn off the Leichhardt Highway, 55 kilometres north of Taroom or 35 kilometres south of Theodore, and drive 1.3 kilometres to the picnic and camping area.
Free Entry
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