Walking tracks summary
To make the most of your time and to help plan your walking adventure simply download the Carnarvon Gorge walking track map and Carnarvon Gorge Walk Planner .
Carnarvon National Park's walking tracks have been graded to help you select a walk that matches your bushwalking experience and fitness. Take time to read these class descriptions before walking in the park.
Short walks
| Accessed from | Track name | Classification | Distance return (time) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Parking areas along the road into the park | Mickey Creek Gorge | Grade 3 | 3km (1.5hr) |
| Rock Pool | Grade 3 | 600m (30min) | |
| Visitor area | Nature trail | Grade 3 | 1.5km (1hr) |
| Boolimba Bluff | Grade 4 | 6.4km (2-3hr) |
Main gorge walking track
The main gorge walking track crosses Carnarvon Creek many times as it winds the 9.7km from the visitor centre to Big Bend. Side-tracks from the main gorge track lead to a range of sites. The track is mostly flat, although the side-tracks involve steeper sections.
The featured sites on side-tracks can be combined to create one-day walks. For example, the Moss Garden, Amphitheatre, Ward's Canyon and the Art Gallery sites can be visited on a 14km return one-day walk.
| Track name | Classification | Distance return (time) |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Garden | Grade 3 | 7km (2-3hr) |
| Amphitheatre | Grade 3 | 8.6km (3-4hr) |
| Wards Canyon | Grade 3 | 9.2km (3-4hr) |
| Art Gallery | Grade 3 | 10.8km (3-4hr) |
| Cathedral Cave | Grade 4 | 18.2km (5-6hr) |
| Boowinda Gorge | Grade 4 | 18.4km (5-6hr) |
| Big Bend camping area | Grade 4 | 19.4km (7-8hrs) |
- Wards Canyon closure due to flood damage 19 December 2023 to 31 August 2024