Constance Range track
Enjoy spectacular, panoramic views on this walk, which leads alongside the Lower Gorge and up onto the ridge tops of the Constance Range.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 3.7km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 3hrs walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Lookout (natural)
- Walking
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Get an eagle's eye view of this beautiful landscape. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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Take plenty of water and travel early to avoid the heat. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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The views of the Constance Range and beyond are well worth the climb. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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The Constance Range track is an enjoyable walk. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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This is one of the best places in the park to watch a sunset or sunrise. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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Keep an eye out for the many skinks and lizards on the dry hilltops. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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The early morning light falls through the wavy grasses on the Constance Range track. Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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Look for ring-tailed dragons basking in the morning light. Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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There are great views of eroded ranges. Photo credit: Fiona O'Grady © Queensland Government
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Etch this spectacular sunrise in your memory forever. Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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Keep your eyes open for common wallaroos and purple-necked rock wallabies. Photo credit: © Tamara Vallance
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Spot the star-shaped flowers of the turkey bush. Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
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The Constance Range track has little shade. Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
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The line of dark green palms reveal the creek below. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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From the Constance Range track look up and over to the Island Stack lookout. Photo credit: © Tamara Vallance
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Climb the Constance Range track for breathtaking views of Boodjamulla National Park. Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
Ascend the ancient sandstone ridges of the Constance Range and, as you catch your breath, enjoy the silence and the expansive views. Gaze over the black soils of the Gulf Savanna Plains and watch whistling kites circling overhead. Look for common wallaroos and purple-necked rock wallabies on the escarpments.
One of the park's eastern tracks, this challenging walk starts from the Middle Gorge day-use area and is suited to experienced bushwalkers. It's best at sunrise, or sunset when you can also watch the moon rise (bring a torch for the return trip).
Getting there and getting around
The Constance Range track is in Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park in remote north-west Queensland, close to the Northern Territory border, 270km north-west of Mount Isa.
- The Constance Range track can be accessed from the car park in the Lawn Hill Gorge section of the park.
- From the car park walk to the Lawn Hill Gorge visitor centre, then take the Rainbow Serpent track to the trail head of the Constance Range track. (If you reach the canoe launching area you have gone too far).
More details are available on Visiting safely.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Drinking water
- There is no drinking water along the track, but you can collect water (treat before use) from the taps at the Lawn Hill Gorge visitor centre and Lawn Hill Gorge camping area.
- Don't drink water straight from Lawn Hill Creek as it can make you very thirsty because of the high levels of calcium carbonate. Please do not waste water.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Constance Range track is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Lawn Hill Gorge safely and Walk with care.
- Gorge closed: only southern sections of Boodjamulla National Park open 5 September to 31 December 2023