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Duwadarri lookout track
Soak up dramatic views over Middle Gorge and enjoy great birdwatching opportunities along the creek on this short but steep walk.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 920m one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
- Time suggested
- Allow 1hr walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Lookout (natural)
- Walking
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![Admire the beautiful colours in the water-eroded sandstone.]()
Admire the beautiful colours in the water-eroded sandstone.
Photo credit: © Fiona O'Grady
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![Spot the canoeists down below in Middle Gorge.]()
Spot the canoeists down below in Middle Gorge.
Photo credit: © Courtesy of Outback Pics, Longreach
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![Be rewarded by the spectacular view over Middle Gorge.]()
Be rewarded by the spectacular view over Middle Gorge.
Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
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![Photograph the many rocky outcrops.]()
Photograph the many rocky outcrops.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![It's a short walk up the steep ridge to Duwadarri lookout.]()
It's a short walk up the steep ridge to Duwadarri lookout.
Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
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![Marvel at the emerald waters and brilliant red sandstone cliffs of Lawn Gorge from the Duwadarri lookout track.]()
Marvel at the emerald waters and brilliant red sandstone cliffs of Lawn Gorge from the Duwadarri lookout track.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Be dazzled by the brilliant flowers along the way.]()
Be dazzled by the brilliant flowers along the way.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![The red gorge walls and blue skies are typical of Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park.]()
The red gorge walls and blue skies are typical of Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Continue on to Indarri Falls or retrace your steps down the ridge and return along the creek.]()
Continue on to Indarri Falls or retrace your steps down the ridge and return along the creek.
Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
Hike up the steep ridge behind the camping area and gaze at striking views over the red sandstone walls and blue waters of Middle Gorge. Watch kites soaring above the lookout—they often nest along the gorge rim.
Retrace your steps down the ridge to return. Look for beautiful purple-crowned fairy-wrens among the pandanus lining the creek. An early morning or late afternoon walk will give you the best chance of spotting one.
One of the park's western walks, this short track can be accessed from the shady concrete path along the creek from the Middle Gorge day-use area. If you want a longer walk, from Duwadarri lookout, continue on the Indarri Falls track to Indarri Falls lookout and follow the circuit to return.
Getting there and getting around
The Duwadarri lookout 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 Duwadarri lookout 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 and take the Rainbow Serpent track to the Middle Gorge day-use area, then turn left and follow the concrete path west along the creek bank to the start of the Duwadarri lookout track.
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
Duwadarri lookout 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.