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
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Michael O'Connor © Queensland Government
- 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.
- Wards Canyon closure due to flood damage 19 December 2023 to 31 August 2024