Things to do

Pyramid track. Photo: Queensland Government.

Camping and accommodation

Camping

Camping is available at the Pyramid camping areas. To ensure a site during holiday periods you will need to book a camp sites several weeks in advance online. Campers should bring their own drinking water, as the water supply is unreliable.

Camping permits are required and fees apply.

• Find out more about camping in Porcupine Gorge National Park.
• Book your campsite online.
• If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.

Other accommodation

There are motels and caravan parks at Hughenden. For more information see the tourism information links.

Walking

Pyramid track (Grade: moderate)

Distance: 2.4kms return
Time: allow 1.5hrs

Details: Starting from the Pyramid campground a gradually descending walking track leads to the bottom of the gorge, allowing exploration of the gorge floor. The return journey to the campground, back along the same track, requires a moderate level of fitness as the track is relatively steep.

Pyramid lookout (Grade: easy)

Distance: 400m return
Time: Allow 20mins walking

Details: Starting from the second day-use area carpark this easy walk through sparse open woodland leads to the Pyramid lookout and finishes at the day-use area ring road.

Picnic and day-use areas

There is a day-use area at the Pyramid camping area providing wheelchair-accessible toilets, and sheltered picnic tables.

Viewing wildlife

The gorge, with its water source, attracts many animals. Some are permanent residents but others only appear in the dry season. Birds abound so remember to bring your binoculars.

See the description of the park's natural environment for more details about the wildlife of Porcupine Gorge.