Carnarvon Gorge re-opens
Published Tuesday, 18 March, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
The Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park is open in time for Easter, after several months of closure due to flood and storm damage.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said access to the Gorge section had been extremely difficult with continued rain.
“Carnarvon Gorge - part of Carnarvon National Park - has been subject to ongoing rain and storm activity since early November 2007,” Mr McNamara said.
“The EPA ranger base at Carnarvon Gorge has recorded over 1.2 metres of rain since early November.
“The country has responded exceptionally well with everything green. Waterholes are full and creeks and waterfalls are flowing.
“However recent weather has caused extensive damage to infrastructure including walking tracks, creek crossings, boardwalks, steps and safety railings.
“Our rangers have been extremely busy over the past few weeks since the rain has eased.
“They have been working hard to ensure that most sections of the Gorge will be open for the Easter holiday period, so that visitors can still enjoy a quality Carnarvon experience.
“This work has paid off, and sections of the Gorge are now open to the public.
“However, access to the Amphitheatre and Moss Gardens remains closed, and the main Gorge walking track beyond Art Gallery has no defined creek crossings.
“To make sure people have a safe visit to the Gorge, bushwalkers need to take extra care,” Mr McNamara said.
Anyone intending to travel into the Carnarvon National Park area should visit the EPA website for the latest details www.epa.qld.gov.au , or call the EPA in Roma on (07) 4624 3535
Camping is only permitted in the Carnarvon Gorge day-use area during the Easter, autumn, winter and spring Queensland school holidays.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said access to the Gorge section had been extremely difficult with continued rain.
“Carnarvon Gorge - part of Carnarvon National Park - has been subject to ongoing rain and storm activity since early November 2007,” Mr McNamara said.
“The EPA ranger base at Carnarvon Gorge has recorded over 1.2 metres of rain since early November.
“The country has responded exceptionally well with everything green. Waterholes are full and creeks and waterfalls are flowing.
“However recent weather has caused extensive damage to infrastructure including walking tracks, creek crossings, boardwalks, steps and safety railings.
“Our rangers have been extremely busy over the past few weeks since the rain has eased.
“They have been working hard to ensure that most sections of the Gorge will be open for the Easter holiday period, so that visitors can still enjoy a quality Carnarvon experience.
“This work has paid off, and sections of the Gorge are now open to the public.
“However, access to the Amphitheatre and Moss Gardens remains closed, and the main Gorge walking track beyond Art Gallery has no defined creek crossings.
“To make sure people have a safe visit to the Gorge, bushwalkers need to take extra care,” Mr McNamara said.
Anyone intending to travel into the Carnarvon National Park area should visit the EPA website for the latest details www.epa.qld.gov.au , or call the EPA in Roma on (07) 4624 3535
Camping is only permitted in the Carnarvon Gorge day-use area during the Easter, autumn, winter and spring Queensland school holidays.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004