Hi Maree, Thank you for your question. The Lower Gorge Explorer is our classic full day walk covering 14 km over the course of 8-9 hours. We allow plenty of time to stop and chat about the natural and cultural history of Carnarvon Gorge, so, we're certainly not in any great rush. The walking track is one way in, one way out. We walk to the furthest destination first, so that we can knock off the single biggest chunk of walking whilst we are fresh, and then visit the remaining sites on the way back. The first (and last) 3 km takes us over a series of three small ridges, meaning there are stairs and hills in both directions. The track then evens out as it follows Carnarvon Creek. There are 16 creek crossings via stepping stones throughout the day, so good balance is essential. If you're concerned, consider purchasing a set of hiking poles prior to your visit. The four major sites, Art Gallery, Ward's Canyon, Amphitheatre, & Moss Garden are all accessed via staircases that deviate from the main walking track. Considering each of these major sites require a one way in, one way out detour from the main track, you may choose to sit one or two out. The choice is entirely up to you. We also offer a half-day walk to the Moss Garden, but only by request, so be sure to get in early with a request if this is your preference. This walk is 7km and takes in just one of the major sites. It still requires a few creek crossings and a number of stairs. I hope I have sufficiently answered your question. Please let me know if I can offer any further information. Kind regards, Michelle

Thank you for your question, sarah-on-her-hols. Due to the effects of last year’s bush fires, we no longer have a shopfront from which we can sell our guided tours. As such, it is best to book online. However, access to mobile reception and wifi can be patchy here at Carnarvon Gorge, so it would be better to book at least a few days before your arrival whilst you still have reliable signal. It would also be worth checking our tour calendar on our website to check if and when your desired tour is scheduled to run during your visit, as we don’t offer every tour every day. I hope you find this helpful. Michelle

Yes, due to our remote location, we cannot provide lunch. We do, however, provide morning and afternoon snacks, and boil the billy at lunchtime. If you choose to make a booking with us, everything you need to know about meeting locations, what to bring and what we provide will be listed under “Additional Information” on page two of your order confirmation email.