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    Carnarvon Great Walk

    Last September we set off for Carnarvon Gorge to complete one of Queenslands Great Walks. A 2 day drive up, 6 days walking and a 2 day drive back.

    It's taken me a while to post this thread but better late than never. It's a truly "great walk" as I'm sure anyone else who's done it will testify. 95 k's over 6 days, with designated walkers camps for overnight stops, complete with potable water at each campsite.

    This post is pic heavy I'm afraid, so will post it in smaller portions.

    First nights camp on the Balonne River north of St George.















    It would seem by the signs that the sheep were the ones who needed to be wary.





    Common wildlife near Carnarvon

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    Day 1 of the walk is a relatively easy stroll up Carnarvon Ck, with a number of side trips to points of interest.

























    The Creek at Big Bend





    And our first nights camp at Big Bend Walkers Camp

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    Day 2 required a back track of 500 metres, up a side gorge, then a relatively steep and arduous (well it was for us ) climb to Battleship Spur. A short side walk takes you to the lookout, affording fabulous views of Carnarvon Ck and its Gorge up which we had walked the day before.



    Too busy walking and huffing and puffing to take many photos today. This was for us the most strenuous day of the trip. The countryside around Gadds Walkers Camp, although recently burnt, presented some great colour and a contrast in woodland type. Mainly Wattle and Ironbark here.



    Gadds Walkers Camp. Note the water collection shelter, collecting the water which is drained into underground tanks and is then accessed via 2 hand pumps.





    Day 3

    A creek crossing on the track



    Maranoa River East Branch, where we availed ourselves of a welcome bath.





    We decided not to use the walkers camp here (Maranoa East), but opted for the drive in campsite. Apart from Carnarvon Gorge itself, this is the only other place on the walk accessible by vehicle, being in the Mt Moffat section of the Park



    Day 4 and a bit of colour



    There are a lot of Cycads on this walk growing up to 6 metres tall, so consequently, a few pics were taken over the coming days



    The track is very well marked with small reflective triangles and occasionally a marker such as this one, referring to the next walkers camp being Consuello Tableland.



    I'm also fond of gnarly trees





    Consuello Tableland Camp

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    Numpty, thanks for those beautiful shots.
    Haven't heard many first hand reports of the walk, but will add it to the list, now!
    I imagine having reliable water on the route made for a much lighter pack?
    Did you do any comms checks along the way? Phone, UHF etc?
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    Fantastic place,friends of ours did the walk about 6 months ago,it rained every day,but they loved it.
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    Thanks Numpty, fantastic 'graphs.
    Apart from the gorge area, Balonne River looks very peaceful and my kind of campsite.
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    Don't know about a lighter pack.......I wish I don't seem to be able to get mine down below 18 kg's and I have carried 20 in the past. I think we carried 3 litres of water between us on each day, which was enough for drinking and lunch. Organising enough food is the biggest task and we'd cooked, dehydrated and vac packed all of our meals before leaving.

    Weather was kind to us, if a bit warm on a couple of days. We also carry a Spot Messenger for reassurance of family/friends and for emergency if needed.

    The Balonne River camp is a freeby not far off the main road Roger. There were a couple of caravans nearby, but as you can see, not in our view at all.

    I'll post up the rest of the walk probably tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by numpty View Post
    [snip]The Balonne River camp is a freeby not far off the main road Roger. [snip]

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    Thanks Perry,
    Would that be about 50km north of St George and 8km off the main rd?

    Must include it my 'possible overnight stop overs'.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xtreme View Post
    Thanks Perry,
    Would that be about 50km north of St George and 8km off the main rd?

    Must include it my 'possible overnight stop overs'.
    Could be
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    Perry good on you. I have good friends who helped survey that walk and give feedback to NP's. Glad you enjoyed it.
    I am bit envious though, after kids my walking days have amounted to 0 really.

    I see you have the same tent as me.
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