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Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) Outback Queensland | Tropical North Queensland

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Immerse yourself in the magic of Boodjamulla from the comfort of your home. Gaze across vast outback plains, visit a world-renowned fossil site and canoe through picturesque Lawn Hill Gorge. Photo credit: B. Hicks © Queensland Government

Lawn Hill Gorge is a beautiful oasis in the outback. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Journeys

  • Enjoy a short walk through a variety of vegetation communities and feel the forest change as you get closer to the creek. Interpretive information for this walk is still under…

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.6km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • 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
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • 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
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Walk along the rim of the sandstone walls of the gorge to enjoy spectacular scenery then cool off in the refreshing waters at Indarri Falls.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Experience beautiful panoramas and excellent birdwatching on this steep but rewarding walk to a vantage point in the Middle Gorge.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.6km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Dip a paddle into the emerald waters of Lawn Hill Creek and glide between towering orange sandstone cliffs of the Middle and Upper gorges.

    Journey type
    Canoe/kayak
    Distance
    6km return (Upper Gorge) and 3km return (Indarri Falls) return
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hrs paddling time (Upper Gorge) and allow 1 hr paddling time (Indarri Falls)
    Grade
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • No walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Follow Boodjamulla the Rainbow Serpent and learn the Creation story for Lawn Hill Gorge, as told by the Waanyi people.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    100m one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 20min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Delve into Australia's prehistoric past and discover many kinds of ancient fossils at this intriguing World Heritage site.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    800m return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Be rewarded by splendid views over the Upper and Middle gorges and the chance to cool off in the water around Indarri Falls on this challenging walk.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3.6km one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • For a fascinating insight into Waanyi culture, follow a partly-shaded walking track, alongside Lawn Hill Creek, to this important cultural site.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.2km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive