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Four separate sections, containing unique plants, animals and landscape combine to form the spectacular Carnarvon National Park.

Mt Moffat

The Mt Moffat section is Queensland’s highest plateau and has impressive views of rugged ranges sweeping down to sandstone cliffs, with open woodlands and sandy valleys below. Here you can see amazing natural rock sculptures at Lot’s Wife, Marlong Arch and the Chimneys. View Aboriginal rock art from the boardwalk at The Tombs. Mt Moffat is 160km north of Injune and a high clearance 4WD is recommended; camping by permit only.

Ka Ka Mundi

This section of the park will suit wilderness seekers and self sufficient visitors can camp around Bunbuncundoo Springs, which local Aboriginal people believe to have special healing powers. There are more than 30km of sandstone escarpments and plateaus to explore. Ka Ka Mundi is 130km south-west of Springsure.

Salvator Rosa

Heavily eroded sandstone outcrops are a stunning feature of Salvator Rosa. The Nogoa River and Louisa Creek wind through this section of the park amongst dramatic bluffs and spires. It is home to at least 10 rare and endangered plant species. Self-sufficient campers can stay at the Nogoa River camping ground. A 4WD is essential for exploring past the camping area.

Access to the area

Carnarvon Gorge is readily accessible by 2WD vehicles and caravans all year round but care should be taken after heavy rain, especially in summer months. Long periods of wet weather may cut access roads, so it is best to check on the latest conditions before exploring this region. 4WD vehicles are recommended for some parts of the park. For camping permits phone 131304 or online www.epa.qld.gov.au

Blackdown Tableland National Park

11km west of Dingo, rising high above the surrounding plains is Blackdown Tableland. Because of its elevation the tableland is cooler and moister than the neighboring plains, which in turn supports diverse plant communities. Plants and animals that are found nowhere else prosper here. The park protects deep gorges, spectacular lookouts, aboriginal artwork and scenic waterfalls . It is a great spot for camping, four wheel driving, bush walking and picnics. Camping is by permit only.

Minerva Hills National Park

Mt Boorambool and Mt Zamia dominate this park’s landscape and provide a scenic backdrop to nearby Springsure. These plateaus are eroded remnants of extensive basalt lava flows from between 29 and 26 million years ago. Boasting sheltered gorges and diverse vegetation types, the park is home to the locally rare fawn-footed Melomy and the Pebble-mound Mouse.. Spotlighting at night may reward you with a sighting of the elusive Sugar-glider or the larger Greater-glider. Enjoy a wood barbeque at Fred’s Gorge (bring your own wood) or a picnic at Springsure lookout.

Nuga Nuga National Park

Nuga Nuga National Park boast unique and varied vegetation, conserving remnants of the vulnerable Ooline tree. Sitting adjacent to the largest natural water body in the Queensland Sandstone Belt, this park is situated in the fertile Arcadia Valley. The lake is a haven for pelicans, swans and numerous and ideal experience for devoted bird watchers. Enjoy bush camping on the shores of the impressive Lake Nuga Nuga.