Best trails in Carnarvon National Park
Want to find the best trails in Carnarvon National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 17 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Carnarvon National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 45 to 8,471 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Carnarvon National Park.
Top trails
1
(251)
•Moderate
•4.7 mi
•Est. 2h 24m
A solid trail through the Carnarvon National Park, located in central south eastern Queensland. This out and back route begins and ends from the parking area at the end of Obriens Road - near the Carnarvon National Park Campground.
Begin by crossing over the Carnarvon Creek and follow the Boolimba Bluff Walk all the way to the Boolimba Bluff Lookout point and back again. The trail features some challenging steep sections but the view at the end makes it totally worthwhile!
2
(182)
•Moderate
•2.3 mi
•Est. 1h 6m
A beautiful trail through Carnarvon National Park in the Maranoa Region of Central Queensland. This out and back route begins from the parking area at the trailhead on Obriens Road.
You'll eventually reach a fork, where you have the option to extend this route by taking the fork to the right and go all the way to the gorge, past where the formed track ends - it's amazing there!
3
(97)
•Moderate
•4.7 mi
•Est. 1h 53m
This hike gives visitors to Carnarvon National Park the simplest glimpse into the beauty and wonders of the natural area.
The walking trail that follows Carnarvon Creek to access the Moss Garden can also be walked further up creek to visit other notable features of the park like The Amphitheatre, Wards Canyon, and the Art Gallery.
The environment is lush and full of life as you walk through remnant rainforest in the spectacular sandstone gorges of the creek.
4
(100)
•Hard
•17.2 mi
Nestled inside Carnarvon National Park of the Maranoa Region of Central Queensland, this trail follows the Carnarvon Creek to Battleship Spur via Boowinda Gorge along the Big Bend and Carnarvon Great Walk trails. The landscape comprises tall sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and bush forests home to various fauna and flora and incredible Indigenous rock art. The gorge is an area of Indigenous significance and should be walked respectfully.
Several short out-and-back detours can be taken to...
5
(43)
•Easy
•1.0 mi
•Est. 24m
A lovely family friendly circuit looping around Carnarvon Creek passing by the Platypus viewing platform that is great to visit around dusk and dawn when your chances of spotting this unique and incredibly special monotremes are highest.
This is a great walk to take the kids on with little to climbs found along the way and a nice short length with plenty to keep them interested.
6
(33)
•Easy
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 11m
A surprisingly lovely walk through the Carnavon National Park, located in the central highlands of Queensland, Australia. The loop trail begins and ends from the Carnavon National Park Campground.
The trail features most of the marked Nature Trail and then connecting to the Rock Pool Walk before returning along the road. Would be better as an out and back along the trail rather than the road loop. Don't forget your swimmers!
9
(11)
•Easy
•3.5 mi
•Est. 1h 22m
This trail explores a section of the beautiful Carnarvon National Park, home to gorges, canyons, and ancient aboriginal cave paintings, in central Queensland.
The route commences from Carnarvon Park North Road, If you cross the road in the other direction from the trailhead you can visit the spectacular Cathedral Rock.
10
(395)
•Hard
•7.4 mi
•Est. 3h 30m
Permits are needed to access the park and the campsites. You are advised to plan and book at least six weeks in advance. See the following link: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/camping/bookings
From the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area, the Great Walk heads along the main Carnarvon Gorge track, following the winding course of Carnarvon Creek up the ever-narrowing gorge. The main walking track is mostly flat, although side branches involve steeper sections.
Surrounded by towering cliffs of...
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Trail reviews for Carnarvon National Park
From the Carnarvon NP Visitor centre we planned a long day walk to Battleship Spur. 32 km round trip with some side trips. Its quite easy walking up to Cathedral Cave. After that take the river bed walk to the turn off to Boowinda Gorge.Battleship Spur track leads off from here. The goat track was challenging. It gets steep, track is overgrown and you are up to your hips with long grass. The view from BS is good but you are not close to the canyon in the distance.
Difficulty: Hard
Battleship Spur via Big Bend and Carnarvon Great Walk
“HIKE WITH MAREE” GUIDES HIKERS AROUND THE CARNARVON GREAT WALK EACH MAY AND AUGUST, Taking 8 hikers per hike. So much fun, secure safe way to do this hike.
Difficulty: Hard
Skips a day of the Carnarvon Great Walk. Awesome if you are trying to hurey a little and don't mind missing our on some views.
Difficulty: Hard
Carnarvon Great Walk: Day 5 Consuelo to Cabbage Tree Camp Site [CLOSED]
Spectacular. If only track you see makes Carnarvon worth seeing. When going up side Warrumbah gorge go past the sign “Formed path ends” for amazing view of narrowing mossy walls of canyon
This trails joins two of the Carnarvon George walks. Nature Trail is pleasant but nothing too exciting. Rockpool is worth a visit. Creek crossings across the river (on rocks) on both trails.
Parking: Free, Large lot
Nature Trail to Rock Pool
Great views at the Bluff. The 300m steep section has several inclined ladders. Stone steps are well worn and irregular. Carnarvon is getting loved to death. I found walking poles helped greatly on way down.
Difficulty: Moderate
Boolimba Bluff Walk
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Carnarvon National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Carnarvon National Park is Art Gallery via Ward's Canyon, Amphitheatre and Moss Garden, which has a 4.8 star rating from 292 reviews. This trail is 9.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,492 ft.
What is the longest trail in Carnarvon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Carnarvon National Park is Carnarvon Great Walk: Full Trail [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 53.3 mi long.
How many trails are in Carnarvon National Park?
There are 17 trails in Carnarvon National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 1,679 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carnarvon National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Carnarvon National Park has you covered. Carnarvon Great Walk: Full Trail [CLOSED] boasts the most elevation gain with 8,471 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Battleship Spur via Big Bend and Carnarvon Great Walk, which will get you 3,300 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Carnarvon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 10 camping trails in Carnarvon National Park and the most popular is Battleship Spur via Big Bend and Carnarvon Great Walk with an average 4.6 star rating from 100 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Carnarvon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Carnarvon National Park and the most popular is Battleship Spur via Big Bend and Carnarvon Great Walk with an average 4.6 star rating from 100 community reviews.
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Points of interest
- Moss Garden
- Art Gallery
- Amphitheatre
- Boowinda Gorge
- Cathedral Cave
- Battleship Spur
- Boolimba Bluff
- Ward's Canyon
- Platypus viewing dusk & dawn
- Battleship Spur Lookout
- Rock Pool
- Boolimba Bluff
- Big Bend Walkers' Camp
- West Branch Walkers' Camp
- Consuelo camping zone
- Cabbage Tree Camping Zone
- Carnarvon National Park Camp Ground
- Gadd's Walkers' Camp
- West Branch Camping Area
- Cathedral Rock