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Brisbane · Queensland · Australia
7 Days Carnarvon Gorge and Bunya Mountains Walk
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This unique journey combines the natural beauty of Bunya Mountains National Park with the stunning landscapes of Carnarvon Gorge, offering an unforgettable experience through some of Australia’s most diverse and captivating environments. Tailor-made for the adventurer, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Queensland’s wilderness while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a Pack Free experience The adventure begins in the Bunya Mountains, home to the world’s largest stand of ancient bunya pines. Walk through rainforest-clad peaks, discovering the lush greenery, towering bunya trees, and unique range-top grasslands. The park’s cool mountain climate and panoramic views provide a perfect introduction to the diverse landscapes of Southern Queensland. Encounter colorful birdlife, explore winding trails, and enjoy the serenity of this tranquil natural haven. The journey continues to Carnarvon Gorge, a renowned natural wonder famous for its deep water-carved gorges, dramatic sandstone escarpments, and vibrant rainforests. Hike along trails that take you through a variety of terrains, from dry and rugged sandstone cliffs to lush rainforest environments. Discover ancient rock art galleries, which hold immense ceremonial and spiritual significance, offering a glimpse into the cultural heritage of the First Nations peoples who have inhabited the area for thousands of years. Each day, you will encounter diverse ecosystems, cool mountain streams, and cascading waterfalls that showcase the park’s natural beauty.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Diverse National Parks
- Bunya Mountains Experience
- Wildlife Encounters
- Carnarvon Gorge Highlights
- Cultural Significance
- Varied Terrain
- Waterfalls and Streams
- PackFree Convenience
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Brisbane
Transportation. Welcome to Australia! Your Life’s an Adventure Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will meet you in the foyer of the Mercure Brisbane King George Square in the morning.
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Eco Tour at Bunya Mountains National Park. Brisbane - Bunya Mountains National Park Walk: In the morning, after which you will climb aboard your carriage and be transported in comfort to Bunya Mountains. Upon arrival, we will embark on the beautiful Barker Creek Circuit, winding through the stunning rainforests of the Bunya Mountains, surrounded by magnificent 45-meter-tall bunya pines. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the captivating sights of Paradise Falls, Little Falls, and Tim Shea Falls. The afternoon is yours to relax at your accommodation at the Bunyas, maybe visit the local Whisky Bar, stroll the nearby forests, kick back looking out from your accommodation, or grab a tray of bird seed from the local store and try your hand at feeding the raucous and vibrant birdlife.
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The evening will see us sitting down to a delectable two-course meal in the Lyric bar and restaurant.
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Accommodation.
Day 2
Brisbane
Eco Tour at Bunya Mountains National Park. Bunya Mountains - Roma: Following a hearty Queensland breakfast, we make our way to the beginning of the Cherry Plain to Burtons Well trail, commencing our hike. As we steadily ascend, we’ll traverse the mountain ridge, treating ourselves to stunning panoramic vistas of the valleys and plains from scenic lookouts like Bottle Tree Bluff, Ghinghion, and Cherry Plain. You can also extend this walk up to Mount Kiangarow, where the summit offers spectacular views, before circling back to our initial starting point. Following our trek, we’ll journey to the outback town of Roma.
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Hearty Queensland breakfast. Lunch. Well-deserved meal.
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Accommodation.
Day 3
Brisbane
Eco Tour at Carnarvon Gorge. Roma - Carnarvon Gorge: After a good outback brekkie, we drive through the rugged backcountry to Carnarvon Gorge. Our walking experience today takes us to the Nature Trail, a quiet and beautiful walk where you can notice the small things and let the sounds of nature trickle over you. We’ll keep an open mind and an open eye out too for any wildlife, especially any sleek platypus returning to their water’s-edge burrows after a night of feeding. After this, we’ll stroll to the Rock Pools, the only area where swimming is permissible in the gorge and we will take to the water, paddling around pondering turtles and darting fish. Once we’ve finished our hike, we make our way to our accommodation for the next three nights. Here, we can unpack, unwind, and enjoy the facilities at Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge.
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Brisbane
Good outback brekkie. Lunch. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner paired with Australian wines.
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Accommodation.
Day 4
Brisbane
Eco Tour at Carnarvon National Park. Boolimba Bluff and Moss Garden Walks: With a healthy and hearty breakfast finished and fueling us for the day, we will set off up the gorge’s main trail, before veering right up the sandstone walls to Boolimba Bluff. A 200-meter climb will bring us to the top of the escarpment and from here we get amazing views out over the landscape. As the sun rises and the heat with it, we will descend back down into Carnarvon Gorge and continue on our trek to the amazingly cool and secluded Moss Garden. This green treasure, refreshed by waters that have taken thousands of years to percolate through the sandstone strata, is one of the most peaceful and serene grottos you are likely to see across all of outback Australia.
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Hearty breakfast Lunch. Heading back to your creek-side accommodation, you will be able to relax in the late afternoon warmth before we regroup for dinner served with wine and a visual guided tour of the stars which shine ever so brightly in the Aussie Outback.
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Accommodation.
Day 5
Brisbane
Hiking at Carnarvon Gorge. Carnarvon Gorge Great Walk: Today enjoy breakfast before setting out and getting a taste of what is known as the Carnarvon Great Walk, a 90-kilometer circuit of the rugged area completed by only the hardiest of hikers. While we are not doing the full loop, we will still be seeing the best that huge walk has to offer on our way to Big Bend, a large elbow carved out by millions of years of flowing water. Heading directly up the gorge, we are flanked on either side by its towering walls and will get many chances to rock hop, skip, jump, or wade over the many semi-permanent waterways that are home to and creator of the gorge. On our way up the gorge, we will veer off on many gorgeous side trips, from refuges for ancient king fern gardens to daunting acoustic amphitheaters but, most importantly, a singular Aboriginal art gallery dating back almost 4000 years, a visual testament to the (at least) 20 000 years of human occupation in this area. Something not to be missed and treasured in memory. While it is a long walk, the main gorge has it all and is the highlight of any visit to Carnarvon Gorge. *Please note, easier options for walking are available on this day.
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Brisbane
Something to reflect on this night, over a delicious dinner served with Australia wines.
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Accommodation
Day 6
Brisbane
Hiking at Carnarvon Gorge. Mickeys Creek Walk - Roma: After the exertions of yesterday, this morning you’ve earned a little sleep-in. Once you are rested, our walking experience today will lead us to Mickeys Creek and Warrumbah Gorge, two amazing walks right near the main gorge mouth. Mickeys Creek is a cool, pristine pocket of serenity, providing refuge for ferns and mosses that evolved long before the scorching heat of the outback descended on Australia. Warrumbah Gorge, whilst likewise a refuge, is awe-inspiring to boot. It is a narrow cleft, dominated on either side by soaring walls, making it the quintessential slot canyon. Alacritous hikers can continue to explore up into the gorge, where the path ends and true off-trail clambering begins.
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Brisbane
Breakfast. Lunch. Afterwards, we head south, making our way back to the town of Roma for another beautiful night’s accommodation and a fitting meal.
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Accommodation.
Day 7
Brisbane
Hiking. Roma - Toowoomba -Brisbane: This morning enjoy breakfast in Roma before transferring back to Brisbane, heading down the long and historic Warrego Highway. Sit back in comfort as the outback blows by, slowly becoming greener and more verdure as we again begin nearing the coast. A stop in Toowoomba at Cobb and Co. will give you a chance to stretch your legs and see some of the past as well as enjoying nourishing food at the café. We will arrive back in Brisbane around 4:00 pm, greeted again by the azure sea and the massing crowds, but wearing dusty boots and sweat-stained shirts – lingering reminders of our time in Outback Queensland.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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This is the end of the trip. Thanks for traveling with us!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pack-Free Walk – allowing you to only carry your water, lunch, and camera Return transfers from Brisbane by road Professionally guided
Not Included
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Hiking shoes Comfortable clothes
Meeting & Pickup
Mercure Brisbane King George Square
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - 840.00 Per Person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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