Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland’s central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art. Main Gorge Walking Trails There are no bus tours to get around the sights of Carnarvon Gorge. The only way to see the sights is to walk the … Read more
Nuga Nuga National Park preserves remnants of endangered bonewood scrub and a seasonal lake. Bird watching location with many species.
4WD access only into the Robinson Gorge Section of Expedition National Park. The other sections are accessible by 2wd in good weather, Lonesome Section and Beilba. The map position is the Starkvale camping area, the eastern edge of the Robinson Gorge section of the Expedition National Park. Google Maps roads are not well marked so … Read more
Camping fees with Queensland Parks and Forests Lonesome Section of Expedition National Park Robin Gorge Section of Expedition National Park Links Visiting safely | Expedition National Park | Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland (des.qld.gov.au)
A former grazing property, Lonesome was gazetted in 1972 to protect scientific and aesthetic values. It lies along the edge of Carnarvon range and offers spectacular, panoramic views to the southern end of Arcadia Valley, Dawson River, the Carnarvon ranges and mountain spurs. Brigalow, wilga, lancewood, bottlebrush, native bauhinia and riverine vegetation are prominent throughout … Read more
This elaborate tree, festooned with intricate vines and delicate epiphytes, is named for the stately, cathedral-like formation of its roots. A crown as big as 2 Olympic swimming pools towering nearly 50m over you. The cathedral fig tree, Danbulla National Park is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. 500-year-old tree, divides people on which … Read more
The best place to see the Sunshine Coast from Noosa to Caloundra on the summit of Mount Coolum, 1.6km return track, 2 hours taking time for the views
The unique Curtain Fig Tree can be considered as one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most famous trees, if not challenged by the Cathedral Fig Tree , a 20-minute drive to the north. The curtain fig tree started upright like most do, then the host tree fell before the fig developed sufficiently to support itself. After … Read more
The scenic Auburn River flows through a steep-sided gorge, tumbling over massive, water-sculpted, salmon-coloured granite boulders. The gorge and river are the park’s most striking landscape features. The park protects a western hardwood forest, now uncommon in the area, and provides habitat for many plants and animals. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/auburn-river
