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The Rock Pool is the park ’ s only designated swimming area and perfect for cooling off together . It ’ s 3.6 kilometres from the visitor centre or accessible via the Rock Pool carpark . Most other adventures spin off the central Main Gorge Track : a 19.4-kilometre return walk that will take you to many of the highlights ( see below ). A Grade 4 listing means some areas are steep and / or uneven so be prepared . The Moss Garden is a 1.3-kilometre return from the Main Gorge track ( 7-kilometre return total from the visitor area ). A lush and cool ‘ garden ’ of cascading water , tree ferns and other botanical beauties , carpeted with moss . The Amphitheatre is a 1.2-kilometre return from the main trail ( 8.6 kilometres return from the visitor area ). Created by flowing water over tens of thousands of years , it requires a steep climb , but is absolutely worth it to experience the drama of the open-topped , 60-metre chasm . The Art Gallery is a 600-metre return from the main trail ( 10.8 kilometres total from the visitor area ). This cultural site is home to over 2,000 Indigenous engravings , free-hand paintings , and ochre stencils . Cathedral Cave can be found 9.1 kilometres from the visitor centre . Paintings , stencils and engravings adorn the white sandstone walls in the largest and most stunning cultural site off the main track . For the ultimate view of the gorge from above , head to Boolimba Bluff which is a 6.4-kilometre return trip . The steep incline will give you both one heck of a workout , but you ’ ll be rewarded with majestic vistas from the gorge ’ s only lookout . holidaysforcouples . travel 55