Tour Summary
Discover the hidden gem of Nyanda Gorge, a private oasis tucked away on our family property, Nyanda. Nestled within the spring-fed Consuelo Creek, the gorge boasts an impressive rock pools in the ancient sandstone that provides a perfect habitat for wildlife, including platypus, turtles, and rare plants.
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This tag-along style tour is the ultimate way to see Nyanda Station, it involves a scenic drive (high clearance vehicle required) over the rugged sandstone ranges, followed by a walk through our 'Nyanda Gorge'. Your local guide will delve into the stories that are hidden in the landscape while visiting an ancient gorge adorned with deep pools and rare wildlife. We then finish the tour by visiting our lookout viewing rarely seen parts of Carnarvon National Park.
Meet at the Entrance to Nyanda Station
We’ll meet you at the shelter located at the entrance to Nyanda. Please follow the signs from the Rewan, Obriens, Wyseby Rd Junction.
Introduction at Nyanda' Meeting Point Shelter
Welcome and Introduction to Nyanda. An opportunity to introduce yourself to your guide, who will then tell you a little bit about Nyanda and go through some housekeeping before beginning the tour.
Begin our Drive
We begin our drive over the ranges, coming across various terrains, from sandy soils to clay, hosting a range of unique and diverse flora.
Stop for a walk to Sandy Gorge Lookout
A short walk (300m one way) to the top of a hidden and untouched gorge.
Continue our drive to Black Alley
We will continue our journey over the ranges. With views out over the Carnarvon Ranges, we will cross multiple deep gullies and rugged terrain before getting to our most remote part of Nyanda, called Black Alley.
Stop For Morning Tea
We stop by Black Alley Creek, a spring-fed creek, for a homemade morning tea and a cuppa.
Head to our Rock Pools
Our next stop will be our rock pools at the start of our ‘Nyanda Gorge’. This involves some rock hopping and an 800m return walk.
Consuelo Gorge Lookout & Journey Back Out
Finally, we will drive up to our Consuelo Gorge Lookout, a perfect way to finish the tour before making our way back out along the same track.
Tour Details
Price:
$115
Duration:
Approx. 5 Hours
Pet Friendly
You are more than welcome to bring your pets along on tour, although they will need to stay on lead, or in the vehicle with you.
Difficulty:
Driving - Easy 4WD Track, some sand and some rocky sections. No prior experience required.
Walking: Grade 3 - Moderate Difficulty. Mostly because of the rock hopping. Otherwise it is very easy walking.
Distances:
Driving - 40km Return
Walking - 1.5km Return
Please Note
Tours on Nyanda Station are weather dependant. Tours will be cancelled or re-booked if necessary. *As per the cancellation policy*
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Where to find us
Leaving Roma to the south, or Emerald to the north, you dive into the beauty of the 'Roof of Queensland'. The scenery shifts from undulating flats to spectacular sandstone escarpments and the highest tablelands in Queensland. This place is loaded with deep histories, from ancient geological origins, to those that called this home for millennia.
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Carnarvon Gorge is located 155km North of Injune, and 105km South of Rolleston, Queensland. It stands out in the landscape with its white precipice sandstone and steep rise to the Consuelo Tableland high above.
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Nyanda Station is situated amidst some of Queensland's most breathtaking geological formations, offering unparalleled scenery that simply demands attention. Previously hidden from view, Nyanda Station now unveils its natural splendour for all to behold.
See below for a detailed map.
CONTACT US
Let us know if you have any special requests. We are highly flexible with our tours and will do our best to tailor the experience to your required needs. Please send us an email and we will be in touch shortly.
Email: info@cqnaturetours.com.au
Phone: 07 49843312
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