In a couple of years I hope to beome a fully fledged Grey Normad and take off and join some of you in the long paddock.
Since I discovered your site about a month ago - I've been facinated by all the information I've gleaned from you. The stuff that you are willing to share and knowledge to pass on to newbies like me is awesome.
The reason for this post is that I'm looking for some wisdom from the group. The "Leader of the Opposition" and I are planning an Easter camping trip to Carnarvon Gorge.
We're heading out of Brisbane on Good Friday and plan to camp in the Roma area for one night then have 2 nights at Takarakka Bush Resort at Carnarvon Gorge. We're planning to travel pretty light - a dome tent, tarp and basic cooking / camping gear in a 2002 Honda CRV.
We're just breaking in some new hiking boots - and looking forward to having a good look around. Any advice or tips on what to do / not do would be really good.
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And first Welcome to the forum from me too ... There is a lot of knowledge available from the contributors.
WRT Carnarvon Gorge ... I have been there on several occasions with groups of 30 or so gr9 school kids for a week at a time, and also with my family staying at the lodge.... Albeit several years ago.
It is a fantastic place.
Within the Gorge ... If you are reasonably fit you can do a day walk to the'end' of the gorge at Big bend (the kids did it with big overnight backpacks) and then come back towards the spots of interest that meet your fancy. Years ago you could camp at Big Bend overnight & walk/climb up to Battleship Spur & overlook the gorge. Not sure if that walk is open ... check with the rangers.
A 'run' up to Boolimba Bluff before breakfast is great for the fitness freaks!
Each of the 'spots of interest' are worth an hour or so at least. We had one favourite that we called 'freezing Chamber' where you stripped down & walked thru freezing water to look up a waterfall to the top of the gorge. There are some great rare plants/palms ... & don't miss the platypus in the early morning in the waterhole on the right as you cross the creek at the walking entrance to the gorge.
I found lots of minor aboriginal paintings on the ridges close to the entrance to the NP that were (then) not marked .. fantastic!!
If you have time go up above the Gorge into bush ranger Kenniff Country around Mt Moffatt .. at least read something of their exploits before going there. Tptally different country.
Enough from me .. if you want more give me a personal mail.
-- Edited by Cupie on Monday 1st of March 2010 10:54:48 PM
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge of the area and what to look out for - I can hardly wait to get out there and have a look around. We're "getting fit" so that we can do the extended walks without pulling up sore or lame.
Thanks again
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