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Upper Gorge Walk Track - Portage Location - QLD

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Upper Gorge Walk Track - Portage Location

Walk Track

Position

DEG: -18.70855 138.48247

DMS: 18º 42' 30.78" S 138º 28' 56.88" E

UTM: 54 K 7929549mN 234504mE

Altitude: 135m

Address & Contact

Boodjamulla National Park

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Web: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/boodjamulla-lawn-hill/journeys/upper-gorge-track#:~:text=The%20Upper%20Gorge%20track%20is,Gorge%20section%20of%20th

Information

The Upper Gorge Walk is located within Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park, arguably one of Queensland's most scenic national parks. Situated within the remote north-west highlands of Queensland, the park features spectacular gorge country, sandstone ranges and World Heritage fossils. Lawn Hill Gorge is formed by Lawn Hill Creek, which is fed by numerous freshwater springs from the limestone plateau to the west. The magnitude of the sandstone cliffs lining the gorge, its emerald waters and lush vegetation make it a visual splendour. Serving as an oasis, the spring water and surrounding vegetation attract an abundance of wildlife.

The seven kilometre Upper Gorge walk begins at the eastern end of the camping area, ascends a ridge and meanders along the edge of the gorge offering spectacular scenery. The loop track returns along the creek edge where you will encounter a diversity of plant and animal life. This walk is recommended for experienced bushwalkers and should only be undertaken in the early morning. Keep to the walking track at all times. Stay clear of cliffs and steep rock faces and take care on uneven slippery track surfaces. Allow three and a half hours walking time to complete this difficult track.

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Century Mine at 02/01:00am EST

Distance from Upper Gorge Walk Track - Portage Location 24.09km E

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
24.5°C	21.4°C	41%	10.4°C	1016.1hPa	0.0mm	SSE	17km/hr 9knots	28km/hr 15knots

Closest Climatic Station

Camooweal Township

Distance from Upper Gorge Walk Track - Portage Location 140.11km S

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	37.3	36.2	35.2	33.0	28.9	25.9	25.8	28.4	32.3	35.8	37.5	38.1
Mean Min. °C	24.3	23.7	21.7	18.0	13.4	9.8	8.8	10.9	15.2	19.5	22.3	23.8
Mean Rain mm	99.1	93.2	54.9	14.4	11.0	9.8	5.5	2.8	5.9	14.1	29.3	61.8