Hikes

Distance: 3km return  |  Time: Allow 2 hours

Wander along Mickey Creek into narrow side gorges where the walking track becomes a rock-hopping adventure. Rocky sections of this track can be slippery; therefore, caution is needed on the creek crossing. The track ends 1.5km from the Mickey Creek car park.

Distance: 600m return  |  Time: Allow 30 mins

The Rock Pool has been carved from the bed of Carnarvon Creek by the turbulent water of past floods. The picnic area includes toilets and tables for a break in the national park. This is the only place in the Carnarvon National Park designated for swimming, which makes it the perfect place to spend the day and escape the heat.

Distance: 1.5km return  |  Time: Allow 1 hour

Enjoy a short, shady stroll along the banks of Carnarvon Creek that provides a snapshot of the plant life on the gorge floor.

Distance: 6.4km return  |  Time: Allow 3 hours

Discover what lies above the cliff line and gaze out to distant ranges at Boolimba Bluff, which towers 200m above Carnarvon Creek. Early morning is the best time for this walk. The track involves steps, steep sections, and one very steep section with 300m of steps and ladders.

Distance: 19.4km return  |  Time: Allow 8 hours

If you love adventure, this trail is the perfect one for you. The main walking track crisscrosses Carnarvon Creek a few times as it winds 9.7km to a tranquil pool at Big Bend. At the end of Big Bend, the graded walking track ends, and the remote hiking trail of the Carnarvon Great Walk begins. You can choose 2-3 sites to see and combine them to create a good day of hiking. We recommend this route: Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre –> Moss Garden –> Amphitheater –> Art Gallery –> Wards Canyon –> return.