Stuck for some school holiday inspiration? Plan a trip to one of Queensland’s oldest playgrounds…

Carnarvon Gorge is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with loved ones in a spectacular setting that allows you to be as active or as chilled as you like.

Located 720km north-west of Brisbane and a three-hour drive from Emerald in Queensland’s central highlands, the road trip is just the start of this unforgettable experience!

With April school holidays less than a month away, you'll have to be quick to lock in your trip to this picturesque, remote paradise and immerse the whole family in Mother Nature’s natural beauty.

The spectacular 16,000ha formation of wilderness sliced out of the semi-arid sandstone belt by water and time, boasts significant indigenous heritage and is a sacred, special and life-sustaining destination that is as rich in plant and animal life as it is in colour and diversity.

Best explored by foot, all ages will love hiking amongst the dramatic scenery of high sandstone cliffs, trickling creeks, and awe-inspiring places such as the Art Gallery, Moss Garden, Amphitheatre and Wards Canyon. Get in touch with Australian Nature Guides - Carnarvon Gorge’s most experienced tour guides to plan and make the most out of your stay.

Just a five-minute drive from the Gorge, Takarakka Bush Resort provides a protective haven for both guests and wildlife, offering the perfect base to discover the magical secrets of this iconic location.

With a few different accommodation options including self-contained cabins and safari tents, sites for your caravan, tent or swags, Takarakka offers everything you need for your stay all within a tranquil bush setting, including a guided astronomy tour to showcase the clear and dazzling star-studded sky.

And don’t mind the friendly locals who will drop by to say hello from time to time during your visit…

The biosphere of Carnarvon is home to 173 species of birds, 60 different mammals, 22 kinds of frogs and 90 types of reptiles! From the resident echidna, wallabies and kangaroos to the playful platypus colony who frolic in Carnarvon Creek just metres from campsites, kids will just love spotting the many curious critters calling the Gorge home.

A Carnarvon Gorge holiday is the ideal way to get the family outdoors and unplug from our tech-tethered lives. With a multitude of sights and marvels around every bend, we invite you to spend your Easter break amongst breathtaking beauty, fascinating wildlife, native flora and unbelievable explorations.

For more ideas and holiday deals on sale now, visit www.visitcapricorn.com.au. 

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