Carnarvon National Park

Carnarvon National Park is a nature reserve in Central Queensland featuring sandstone cliffs, deep gorges, rainforests, and waterfalls spread across several sections. The park offers numerous walking trails and camping facilities throughout its different areas.

The park was established in 1932 and grew over time to include multiple sections across the region. Its expansion allowed the protection of increasingly larger areas of the landscape.

Rock art sites within the park show the heritage of the Bidjara, Karingbal, and Kara Kara peoples, whose ancestors lived on this land for thousands of years and left their marks on the stone walls. These artworks reveal how deeply connected these communities were to this place.

Multiple entrances to the park can be reached via roads from Rolleston and Injune in the region. The best time to visit depends on weather conditions, with the dry season being more comfortable for walking trails.

The park is home to the rare Carnarvon Fan Palm and hosts an unusually diverse mix of animal life. With more than 200 bird species and many reptiles, the wildlife here is notably rich for the region.

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

Website: https://npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/carnarvon-gorge

GPS coordinates: -25.03598,148.08591

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00