Carnarvon Gorge Campground - Rolleston QLD

Aboriginal rock art on sandstone overhangs is a fragile reminder of Aboriginal people’s long and continuing connection with the gorge. Some of the finest Aboriginal rock art in Australia, including ochre stencils, rock engravings and freehand paintings, can be seen at Baloon Cave, the Art Gallery and Cathedral Cave.
Excellent camping grounds, hot showers, communal camp fire, some supplies at information centre and restaurant with bar just down the road a couple of kms. Plenty of walking tracks and you would need to be prepared for 3 to 5 days here to have a reasonable look around. The return walk (without side tracks) is about 24km to Big Bend and return, right at Big Bend there is an interesting walk for photographers between rockfaces - I didn't wander up this rock-gorge and I missed out. You need to take plenty of drinking water because it is a long hike, especially if you also do one or two of the the side gorges which are all very interesting - one is like walking into a fridge, which is great on a hot day. You can camp in the Carnarvon Gorge day-use area only during the Easter, winter and spring Queensland school holidays. At all other times of the year this area is closed to camping. The maximum length of stay at this camping area is 5 nights.
Campground features: Picturesque, semi-secluded campground under a canopy of gums and Carnarvon fan palms.
Location: Between the carpark and the Carnarvon Gorge visitor information centre.
Access: The campground can be reached by conventional and 4WD vehicles and trailers. The last 20 km of road is unsealed and may be impassable for conventional vehicles during wet weather as creeks may flood. Phone the QPWS Carnarvon Gorge office or RACQ for road conditions before setting out.
Number of sites: 35 large, numbered campsites.
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; camper trailers; large groups. The campground is not suitable for caravans or motorhomes. These vehicles are catered for at Takarraka Bush Resort.
Campsite surface: Grass.
Facilities: Drinking water, flushing toilets, $1 coin-operated hot showers, wheelchair- accessible toilet and shower, $1 coin-operated gas barbecues, picnic tables.
Open fires: Prohibited.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: Sealable containers for rubbish, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers and electric barbecues.
Bookings: Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. The maximum length of stay at this camping area is 5 nights. Campsites are often booked 6 months in advance; it is recommended bookings be made as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Mobile phone coverage: Not available.

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