Springtime Queensland Destinations?

Thank you for your reply. I had actually put Paluma and Blackdown on my list. Problem is how best to cut across from the west/centre in an interesting way that also includes other nice spots. Will check out Byfield :) we have been to Yeppoon but only 1 night.

And Expedition (Limited Depth) National Park, which is the same geological formation as Carnarvon, but without the development and crowds and accessible via minor roads.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Ah Krombit Tops - never been there but I can look it up! Thanks for the recommendation.

EDIT: sorry for first short reply (was busy).

HI Macca, thank you for the reply but yep we've visited all those areas in Outback Qld and travelled all those routes on previous trips.

We have actually travelled around (and within) Australia extensively before we started ExplorOz on a journey lasting 2 years - (offroad coastal navigation for a year, then deserts for just under a year) and then had kids and started ExplorOz. We have travelled the eastern coastline extensively whilst growing up but raising our kids in WA we have put our time into exploring the WA coast and did a huge trip to Tasmania and the Vic High Country, and have also explored the WA/SA/NT deserts. Other than flying over to the east coast for family visits, we haven't driven out of WA/NT/SA for many years now and the forests and waterfalls of Qld are calling us!

We have 2 options in mind for coming across from Perth (both of which we've done previously also) - Anne Beadell then Strezlecki Trk, then straight to Cunamulla (never been there or that area) and from there not sure where to go to start exploring the forests.

Alternative is a quick blast across the Great Central Road and Plenty Hwy and from there not sure where as above.

The longer our delay leaving here the more we've had to keep adjusting our plan as it starts to get hotter and we have about 2 months to explore Qld if we like before heading to NSW where we also have lots of ranges to explore.

So yes, have explored each of the areas you've mentioned. But thanks anyway.

I think the suggestions to go check out the Salvator Rosa section and Mt Moffit section of Carnarvon NP will be taken onboard. Plus Paluma. Plus Five Rocks (Byfield), so I'm starting to get an idea now...

I had already put Blackdown NP on the list too. That looks ideal to me!!

Thanks
Michelle

It's a full days drive to go from Salvator Rosa around the other side to the Mt Moffit section of Carnarvon NP. They are different as one is down near the Plains, not too dissimilar to the Gorge section, the other (Mt Moffit) is up near 1000m. If you have the time that's great, but if you are limited and going up to Blackdown, perhaps skip Mt Moffit.
Mark

Yes good point...I was looking at that - I had been trying to map it all out as definitely want to go to Blackdown so good to know which section to skip if time limited. Thanks so much for the assistance that's what I really need to know.

Hi Michelle,

No problem with short reply, but thank you for the longer explanation.

The area on the western side of Carnarvon Gorge is very nice. There is a circular rock formation in the Mt Moffit area, just a short walk from the road. I can’t think of the name of it, but we’ll worth a look.

Macca.

Olong Arch from memory Macca

Nope was wrong.

It is Marlong Arch

Thank you but have been there too. :)

I was concerned about that!

Hi Cuppa,

Looks like a great spot.

Macca.

Thanks Cuppa,
That looks a good spot - I've added 3 new Places (one for the river crossing, one for the general site/info and one for the lookout). Hopefully will check it out some day.

This trip is getting delayed even further so plans will probably change and might not go through the centre to reach the Qld coast but all these suggestions have been great to research.

Michelle

Well that was a good one - I've updated some places around the area, downloaded the sculpture trail map and uploaded it to the relevant places. Think its too far north of where we might have to travel now that its getting later in the year and our departure is getting even further delayed but one day we'll take a look in this area thanks for the tip!!
Michelle