Boolimba Bluff

The Boolimba Bluff walk in Carnarvon National Park is a challenging trek that leads to the top of a 200m-high bluff.

The climb involves ladders and steps, but the breathtaking views of the ranges and gorge below make it worthwhile. People with heart or respiratory problems are advised not to attempt this walk.

The walk begins at the Main gorge track in the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area and is 6.4km return. Along the way, there are signs at the lookout that provide information about the geology of the gorge and Boolimba Bluff. The best time to visit the lookout is during sunrise when the cliffs are bathed in pastel-pink hues.

The Boolimba Bluff walk is open 24 hours a day, but it is recommended to visit during dawn. The walk takes about 3 hours, so it's important to plan accordingly.

To get to the Boolimba Bluff walk, you need to go to the Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park, which is located in central Queensland's Sandstone Wilderness. If you're coming from Roma, you need to drive 90km north to Injune and then another 160km along the Carnarvon Highway to the Carnarvon Gorge turn-off. If you're coming from Emerald, drive 65km south to Springsure, then 70km east to Rolleston, and finally 61km along the Carnarvon Highway to the Carnarvon Gorge turn-off. From there, the road to the park entrance is sealed and it's 45km long.

The Boolimba Bluff walk is approximately 6.4km long and is classified as Grade