Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Porcupine Gorge National Park adventure.
Sandstone canyons and forested plains provide views for hikers in the Queensland Outback.
Towering sandstone cliffs and sun-scorched savanna plains line the banks of Porcupine Creek in the Porcupine Gorge National Park. Admire the multi-colored rocks as you hike the Pyramid Track through the gorge, explore the bubbling creek and waterholes, and climb up to the Pyramid Lookout for a spectacular view over the canyon. Look out for red kangaroos and wallaroos hopping through the woodlands or go bird-watching in the vine forests before stopping for a picnic by the waterfront. Camping at the park’s only camping ground, Pyramid Camping Area, is an adventure, too—pitch your tent in the heart of the bush and sleep out beneath the outback stars. There’s space for tents, caravans, and camper trailers.
Temperatures regularly climb above 35°C in the summer months (October through March), and hikers are advised to set out early and avoid the hottest parts of the day. This is also the wet season, and a 4WD may be required to access the park’s unsealed roads. Winter (June through August) provides the most pleasant weather for hiking, but campers should wrap up warm at night as temperatures drop quickly after sundown.