3 ways to experience Carnarvon Gorge
1 . On foot
A treat for the senses , Carnarvon is best explored on foot , giving you time to take in the incredible sights and sounds . Explore on your own or join a guided tour to delve deeper into the landscape and history .
2 . By helicopter
The spectacular landscapes are breathtaking from above and a helicopter flight showcases the sheer scale of this area . Based in central Queensland , Heli-Central operates a one-hour Rolleston – Carnarvon scenic flight that makes for an unforgettable romantic adventure .
3 . At night
The park takes on a new mood after dark when the native nocturnal cuties come out to play , including marsupial gliders , owls and echidnas . See locally owned Carnarvon Gorge Eco Tours who offers a Night Safari Tour along with a range of day adventures . Discover more at parks . des . qld . gov . au
Best time to visit
Autumn / winter , particularly from April through September when you ’ re less likely to encounter rainy weather . Cool day temps are perfect for hiking and exploring , just remember to bring layers of clothing to adjust to the overnight chill . In summer , when most of the rain falls ( November through February ), access can be greatly restricted , and temperatures can get steamy .
How to get to here
On the Queensland map , you ’ ll find Carnarvon Gorge between Roma and Emerald , making it perfect for a road trip . Driving from Brisbane , you could stay the night at historic Roma ( approx . 5.5 hours away ) to break up the trip . Though if you want to cut straight to the adventure , fly from Brisbane to Emerald or Roma and hire a car for the rest of the drive . Make the Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre ( around 6 km from the park entrance ) your first port of call . Here you can lace up your boots , brush up on local knowledge with a park ranger , and even picnic beneath the eucalypts with the resident kangaroos and wallabies . It ’ s also the starting point for Main Gorge Track . H
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