Boolimba Bluff Walk, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park

Carnarvon Gorge is an oasis in the semi-arid heart of Central Queensland, where towering white sandstone cliffs form a spectacular steep-sided gorge with narrow, vibrantly-coloured and lush side-gorges. From the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area, the Boolimba Bluff walk is a challenging 6.4 kilometres return track that winds from the gorge to a lookout on Boolimba Bluff, 200 meters above Carnarvon Creek. Discover what lies above the cliff line and gaze out to distant ranges at Boolimba Bluff. Branching off the Main gorge track, this walk leads through a diverse range of landscapes, from forests full of ancient ferns, to rugged rocky outcrops dotted with giant boulders, before the ‘big climb’. Learn about the geology of the gorge and Boolimba Bluff from signs at the lookout. Early morning is the best time for this walk. The track involves steps, steep sections and one very steep section with 300 metres of steps and short ladders. The walk takes about three hours to complete.