We are looking to go from Brisbane to Carnarvon Gorge and stay at Takarakka Bush Camp. My question to those who have done it is can you ride push bikes to the Gorge? I have not been there so I don't know characteristics of the road. I plan to leave the car behind and just take a couple of bikes. But if the experts advise against it I can tow my Suzuki.
I was there last year about this time. The road is in good condition and well formed dirt. I don't understand the idea of riding a bike that doesn't have a motor and preferably a large one but that's just me.
Get up early and wander down to the creek at Takkarakka and watch the families of platypus swim right below your feet.
We were there last month. The gorge itself is about 4kms from the camping area and the road is a bit hilly. Not sure I would be happy to ride a bike back to camp after a big hike in the gorge though. To take full advantage of the gorge and all the side bits, it is a pretty tough walk. We did the walk just beyond the art gallery and was about 15kms return via the other off shoots as well. Well worth it, including all the creek crossings. Allow a full day for the main walk or split it up over a couple of days. It is beautiful and there are other walks as well. I would say 4 nights minimum to do it justice. The camp ground is great.
