Boolimba Bluff

Starting from the Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Park, this walk takes you to the Boolimba Bluff Lookout(s) and back via the Big Bend and Boolimba Bluff walks, exploring the diverse habitats of Carnarvon National Park along the way. The 2 lookouts rise 200 metres above the gorge, each giving you exceptional views over the gorge. You can come early and sip your coffee as you watch the sun rise. The well-maintained track has plenty of resting stops due to its steepness. The panoramic views alone make up for the effort, but there’s much more to see here so remember to lift your head up every once in a while. Take plenty of water, some grippy shoes and a torch or a light source if you’re going to catch the sunrise. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-25.0602838,148.2354231)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Carnarvon Highway, A7 Turn on to Wyseby Road, 2 then drive for 18.1 km Turn left onto Obriens Road and drive for another 25.5 km Continue and drive for another 190 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre, head towards the creek along the formed walking track. After crossing the said creek, keep left at the first intersection to join the Big Bend Walk. About 1 kilometre later, turn right at the 3-way intersection to continue along the Boolimba Bluff Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Big Bend Walk. There is a toilet (about 75 m back from the start). There is a pay phone (about 35 m back from the start). After 105 m cross the ford. Then cross the stepping stones (about 30 m long)
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Nature Trail & Big Bend Walk) continue straight, to head along Big Bend Walk.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Big Bend Walk & Boolimba Bluff Walk) turn right, to head along Boolimba Bluff Walk. After another 890 m head up the steps (about 315 m long) After another 135 m (at the intersection of Boolimba Bluff Walk & Carnarvon Great Walk) continue straight, to head along Boolimba Bluff Walk. After another 730 m come to the "Boolimba Bluff" (15 m on your right). Continue straight, to head along Boolimba Bluff Walk. After another 70 m come to "Boolimba Bluff".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.2 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Boolimba Bluff

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	6.5 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -76 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-76 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Rolleston Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 9 January
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower in the southeast, becoming less likely later tonight. Near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe south of Springsure. Winds northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Friday 10 January
  
  21°C → 34°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  90% chance of rain
  5 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the south, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 11 January
  
  21°C → 33°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the east, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly in the morning then turning east to northeasterly in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 38.
  
  Sunday 12 January
  
  21°C → 35°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the northeast, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly during the day then tending east to northeasterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 33 to 39.
  
  Monday 13 January
  
  21°C → 37°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the northeast, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 35 to 40.
  
  Tuesday 14 January
  
  22°C → 40°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 15 January
  
  24°C → 39°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  23°C → 40°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Carnarvon National Park alerts
  Carnarvon Great Walk - closure due to planned burn
  Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burns (weather permitting) along the Carnarvon Great Walk during March and possibly June, as part of the fire management program for Carnarvon National Park. Affected parks: Mount Moffatt, Carnarvon National Park; Carnarvon Great Walk; Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park
  Big Bend closed due to structural damage (update 3 Oct)
  Big Bend is closed due to structural damage to the toilet block. Affected parks: Carnarvon Great Walk; Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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