Comments on: Camping Carnarvon Gorge – Queensland Australia http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/ All about outdoor camping, caravanning and RVing including camping tips, camping related advice, camping destination reviews and photo galleries. Thu, 09 May 2013 11:53:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Terence http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-674 Terence Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:43:35 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-674 That's a tough one. If you look at any rainfall charts for south queensland you'll find that April is the start of a drier season, but we went in June and though we had good weather for the most part, it rained on the night before we decamped (typical).
Terry

]]> By: Nancy http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-673 Nancy Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:33:55 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-673 We are thinking of travelling to the Gorge and camping in a tent for a few days. The weather patterns are changing so much I am just wondering when the rains are usually over. Our plan was to go early quarter of 2013. Hoping to not be there during school holidays.

]]> By: Terence http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Terence Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:18 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-524 @ Rhondda,

Thanks for your comment. To my knowledge Takarakka is the only place suitable for caravans, but it has lots of space, power and modern amenities. The only other camping area is accessible only on foot at Big Bend which is a 9km hike through the gorge. Regarding times to go, May should be OK but it will get chilly overnight. Best thing to do is call the campground before you venture in. Here is some more information:
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/accommodation/takarakka-bush-resort/index.cfm

Getting in to the campsite is OK. Getting out could be a problem if it rains hard. You have to cross a creek and then immediately head up a steep slope bearing to the right. This can get very muddy (but it's fun!).

]]> By: Rhondda Hay http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Rhondda Hay Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:01 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-522 Hi
Love your site. I have been looking for info regarding taking our pop top to Carnarvon Gorge and this is the most useful we have found.

We are wanting to go at the end of May 2012 but note that "Terence"above recommended Aug/Sept would be the best time. Could we expect wet weather at this time of year (MAY).

Your advice/recommendations would be most appreciated.

\Oh, one more thing – is Takarakka the best place to caravan stay ?

Kind regards
Rhondda and Len

]]> By: Terence http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Terence Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:56:45 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-168 Thanks Rich. We went in June and had some good days but decamped in the rain and had a little problem with thick mud after that rain on the road going out. I would suggest a good time would be August/September time.

]]> By: Rich http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Rich Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:28:12 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-167 This is a great place, my parents went there and it sparked a passion for bushwalking. Its fantastic that there are such accessible sites that haven't been ruined. Is there a preferable time of year to go there?

]]> By: Terence http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Terence Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:41:08 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-155 No Mark. Carnarvon Gorge is a National Park so no pets allowed. You've always got the abundant native wildlife though, and it is a great place to camp and see.

]]> By: mark burgess http://www.camperscircle.com/1333/camping-carnarvon-gorge/comment-page-1/#comment-150 mark burgess Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:39:43 +0000 http://www.camperscircle.com/?p=1333#comment-150 can you have dogs there?

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