Carnarvon Gorge Explorers Tour 2026

Discover the incredible outback oasis that is Carnarvon Gorge. With its towering white sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, prehistoric cycads and Aboriginal rock art, Carnarvon Gorge is a stunning natural wonder of ecological and cultural significance.

6 Day Tour

Sunday 21 June - Friday 26 June 2026

Tour Cost (GST inclusive):
$2,695 per person twin share
$615 single supplement

Inclusions

  • Luxury Coach Travel in our Business Class Coach
  • Accommodation and meals at Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
  • Transfers to Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre
  • Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge with Australian Nature Guides
  • Billy Tea Smoko and talk at Nyanda Station
  • Entry, guided tour and lunch at The Big Rig
  • Guided tour of Roma Saleyards
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 5 cooked breakfasts, 5 two-course dinners, 5 lunches

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: (D)

Brisbane to Miles

Sun 21 June 26

Welcome to our Carnarvon Gorge Explorer Tour! We have a travel day today, as we meet our friendly crew and get to know our fellow explorers and head out towards central Queensland’s Sandstone Wilderness. We’ll be stopping for convenience breaks and to purchase lunch along the way. We spend our first night on tour together in the rural town of Miles.

Day 2 : (BLD)

Miles to Carnarvon Gorge

Mon 22 June 26

We continue our journey to the outback oasis of Carnarvon Gorge. We stop at Injune on the way for lunch and a look at the Visitor Information Centre. By mid-afternoon, we will arrive at the Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge. The lodge is situated at the base of the Carnarvon Range, so take some time to relax, refresh and appreciate the area’s natural beauty.

Aerial view of huts and cliffs in the background.
Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge (Mad Dog Productions)
Huts between the trees.
Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge (Mad Dog Productions)

Day 3: (BLD)

Carnarvon Gorge

Tue 23 June 26

Today we have the opportunity to do a guided walk in the Main Gorge with Carnarvon Gorge Eco Tours*. Their experienced Australian Nature Guides will show us the wonders of Carnarvon Gorge’s landscapes and wildlife, seen through the eyes of a local.

People walking on a track with a guide
Central Qld Nature Tours (Jesse Lindemann, TEQ)
People standing in a chasm between cliffs
Carnarvon Gorge (Jesse Lindemann, TEQ)

Day 4: (BLD)

Carnarvon Gorge

Wed 24 June 26

This morning, we visit Nyanda Station to meet a third generation farming couple and hear about the challenges of life in this remote area while we enjoy billy tea around the fire. In the afternoon you may like to visit the Carnarvon Gorge Visitors Information Centre and take the Nature Trail walk. There are also opportunities to do a short walk to Mickey Creek or the Rock Pool. Otherwise you can choose to simply relax on the balcony of your safari style cabin and watch the kangaroos, echidnas and birds.

View of creek, trees and cliffs
Carnarvon Gorge (Orin Lucke TEQ)
People crossing a creek on stepping stones
Carnarvon Gorge (Mad Dog Productions)

Day 5: (BLD)

Carnarvon Gorge to Roma

Thu 25 June 26

We farewell Carnarvon Gorge today and head to Roma, an early Queensland settlement and now the centre for a huge sheep and cattle raising district. We visit the Roma Big Rig where we will discover the history of natural resource exploration in the Roma region. We also have the chance to climb the 40-metre Big Rig Tower (via stairs or lift) and stroll along the Tree Walk. We then visit the Roma Saleyards, the largest saleyards in Australia, for a tour before making our way to our hotel for our final night on tour together.

Day 6: (BL)

Roma to Brisbane

Fri 26 June 26

We make our way home via the Warrego Highway. We stop in Oakey for our farewell lunch. We arrive home later this afternoon, from a fantastic adventure at Carnarvon Gorge.

* A reasonable level of fitness is required. Please be aware of the distance and walking ability needed for walks in Carnarvon Gorge. Please note that our guides, as a duty of care, reserve the right to refuse participants who may put themselves and/or the group at risk. There will be an alternate guided experience for those who are not able to do the Main Gorge walk.

Cliff reflected in creek.
Carnarvon Gorge (Jesse Lindemann)