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Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland's central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art.
Location
About 720km by road north-west of Brisbane
Welcome
The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of the area that falls within Carnarvon National Park welcome you and request that you treat the country through which you walk with respect and care.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- No campfires
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Walking
- Hiking
- Camping
- Showers
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![With cool, trickling water, Ward's Canyon is a great place to visit on a hot day.]()
With cool, trickling water, Ward's Canyon is a great place to visit on a hot day.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Take in the panorama of rock art on the Cathedral Cave walk.]()
Take in the panorama of rock art on the Cathedral Cave walk.
Photo credit: Michael O'Connor © Queensland Government
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![Stop at the information centre in the Carnavon Gorge visitor area to learn more about the park.]()
Stop at the information centre in the Carnavon Gorge visitor area to learn more about the park.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park over the Queensland school holidays.
- Campsite closures - due to COVID19 social distancing rules 19 September to 11 October 2020
- Camping number limits at Carnavon Gorge 11 June to 31 December 2020