20th June, and we are heading to Carnarvon Gorge National Park, (http://www.takaru.com.au/ ) south from Emerald on the Gregory H’way to Springsure then Dawson H’wy to Rolleston where we travelled 61klm. before turning to Carnarvon Gorge and another 40klm. along before taking the entry into the park. The last 20klm was gravel and dusty and a bit lumpy in places, although the country side was beautiful as we headed in. You would be advised not to travel here in any wet weather conditions as there is a few dips and creek crossings which do flood easily.
After arriving here at the park around 3.00pm. it didn’t take long for us to get settled and start by exploring the park and surrounds. This park, “Takarakka Bush Resort” is one of 3 in Australia, privately owned. It is 4klm. from Carnarvon Gorge Headquarters where you head to take the many walks available. The tour guide, Linda was giving an insight into the tours at one of the fire pits later in the day, although a bit early to light. So, we decided to do the 7klm. walk and info tour with her on Sunday morning starting at 8.00a.m.
We would recommend this to anyone as we did learn a lot about bush tucker and bush medicines used by the aboriginals, and they still work as she was collecting a plant for a work colleague who had a tooth ache. Can’t remember all the names, will have to buy a book!!!!!! At the turnaround point, and destination for this walk was the Moss Garden. We had 7 creek crossings, by stones, to reach our destination before turning for the return walk, arriving back at the park at 12.30pm. Although it was only 4deg. early in morning, it did finally get a little warmer, depending on which side of the gorge you were on.
After learning the history of Carnarvon Gorge it is very interesting and an amazing natural resource. So I thought I would quote some facts instead of my words.
“Rugged ranges and rough terrain made travelling this area difficult for early European explorers. Ludwig Leichhardt led the first European group into the region in 1844, passing to the east of the gorge. Two years later, Major Thomas Mitchell and his party passed to the west, naming the ranges after Caernarfon Ranges of Wales.
European settlers followed soon after. By 1863 grazing runs at Consuelo and the mouth of Carnarvon Gorge were established as part of the “Tableland Pastoral Holding”.
Carnarvon’s history mixes resourceful people seeking a life in a hard, remote area with colourful characters including cattle duffers. High country to the south of the Gorge was named “The Ranch”. Its surrounding side gorges were perfect for “lying low”. Harry Redford and the Kenniff brothers were among those who used the rugged terrain to their advantage.
The country proved too remote for some and in 1931 the pastoral holding was forfeited to the Government.
After lobbying by the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, the Queensland Government declared 26,300ha of the Gorge as national park in 1932. The Society conducted expeditions to the gorge. Cattle were mustered from the Gorge regularly into the late 1960’s.
The many parts of Carnarvon National Park now cover 298,000ha of the Central Highlands and are favourite holiday destinations for many people.”
After arriving here at the park around 3.00pm. it didn’t take long for us to get settled and start by exploring the park and surrounds. This park, “Takarakka Bush Resort” is one of 3 in Australia, privately owned. It is 4klm. from Carnarvon Gorge Headquarters where you head to take the many walks available. The tour guide, Linda was giving an insight into the tours at one of the fire pits later in the day, although a bit early to light. So, we decided to do the 7klm. walk and info tour with her on Sunday morning starting at 8.00a.m.
We would recommend this to anyone as we did learn a lot about bush tucker and bush medicines used by the aboriginals, and they still work as she was collecting a plant for a work colleague who had a tooth ache. Can’t remember all the names, will have to buy a book!!!!!! At the turnaround point, and destination for this walk was the Moss Garden. We had 7 creek crossings, by stones, to reach our destination before turning for the return walk, arriving back at the park at 12.30pm. Although it was only 4deg. early in morning, it did finally get a little warmer, depending on which side of the gorge you were on.
After learning the history of Carnarvon Gorge it is very interesting and an amazing natural resource. So I thought I would quote some facts instead of my words.
“Rugged ranges and rough terrain made travelling this area difficult for early European explorers. Ludwig Leichhardt led the first European group into the region in 1844, passing to the east of the gorge. Two years later, Major Thomas Mitchell and his party passed to the west, naming the ranges after Caernarfon Ranges of Wales.
European settlers followed soon after. By 1863 grazing runs at Consuelo and the mouth of Carnarvon Gorge were established as part of the “Tableland Pastoral Holding”.
Carnarvon’s history mixes resourceful people seeking a life in a hard, remote area with colourful characters including cattle duffers. High country to the south of the Gorge was named “The Ranch”. Its surrounding side gorges were perfect for “lying low”. Harry Redford and the Kenniff brothers were among those who used the rugged terrain to their advantage.
The country proved too remote for some and in 1931 the pastoral holding was forfeited to the Government.
After lobbying by the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, the Queensland Government declared 26,300ha of the Gorge as national park in 1932. The Society conducted expeditions to the gorge. Cattle were mustered from the Gorge regularly into the late 1960’s.
The many parts of Carnarvon National Park now cover 298,000ha of the Central Highlands and are favourite holiday destinations for many people.”
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