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Encyclopedia > Carnarvon National Park

Carnarvon is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 593 km northwest of Brisbane.

Carnarvon National Park
Location Queensland, Australia
Nearest City Rockhampton
Latitude 24° 38' 09" S
Longitude 147° 59' 50" E
Area 2,980 kmē
Date of Establishment ?
Governing Bodies Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
IUCN category II

Carnarvon National Park is divided into seven sections:

  • Goodliffe
  • Salvator Rosa
  • Ka Ka Mundi
  • Buckland Tableland
  • Mt. Moffat
  • Carnarvon Gorge
  • Moolayember

Carnarvon National Park protects part of the Consuelo Tableland and is one of the most popular parks in Queensland. The most visited area is Carnarvon Gorge. During millions of years meandering Carnarvon Creek created the gorge by wearing away the soft sandstone of the plateau. White, yellow, orange and brown cliffs on both sides of the gorge reach heights up to 200 metres.


The park is accessible from either Rolleston or Injune along the Carnarvon Highway.


The creek in the main gorge gives life to trees, shrubs and ferns, while the shaded side gorges provide havens for ancient rainforest vegetation, ferns and mosses. The abundant animal life includes kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and many bird species. The gorge habitat stands in stark contrast to the dry, dusty and rugged brigalow country around it.


Aboriginal rock art can be seen at many places, including Cathedral Cave and the Art Gallery.


See also: Protected areas of Queensland (Australia)





 

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