Mount Moffatt, Carnarvon National Park Capricorn | Outback Queensland

Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Journeys

  • Take a short stroll to explore a fascinating monolith of ancient sandstone from every angle.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    380m return
    Time suggested
    Allow 20min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Tackle a 4WD adventure to the 'Rooftop of Queensland' and discover a rugged terrain steeped in bushranging history and rich cultural stories.

    Journey type
    4WD
    Distance
    32km from the Mount Moffatt circuit drive turn-off return
    Time suggested
    Allow 2 days driving time.
    Grade
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • No walking
    • Scenic drive
  • Enjoy a short stroll to this cave adorned with intricate carvings and rich ochre stencils, including one resembling a kookaburra.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.7km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 45min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Striking sandstone monoliths point the way through colourful woodlands to the Maranoa River and an ancient Aboriginal art and burial site.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    5.8km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Discover a towering yet narrow natural archway, shaped over time by wind and water, and unique from every angle.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    200m return
    Time suggested
    Allow 10min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Discover the park’s most fascinating features on this scenic drive, stretching your legs on short walks to truly experience this special landscape.

    Journey type
    4WD
    Distance
    32km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1 day driving time.
    Grade
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • No walking
    • Scenic drive

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