To the south east of the parking and camping rea is the entrance to the gorge and the series of water holes. Allow 2.5 hours minimum for the return walk. Wear stout hoes and take water with you.
DQB is one of the highlights of the Rudall River National Park. The access drive is 18 kilometres of narrow, rough track that winds through the rocky Throssell Ranges. The track basically follows one of the many stoney valleys that are so typical of the Throssels. In many places the track had become overgrown by vegitation or cut deeply into the softer soils by water and wind erosion. A fire in late 2007 totally devestated the western most reaches of the track and burnt into the QDB gorge. This certainly cleared the area but the fire burnt scrub on has become a forest of tyre destroying stakes to be mindful of. The fire has also afforded a once in a generation opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside unhindered by spinifex, bloodwood and mulga.

The QDB campsite is now quite barren. There is a principal pool we know as "3 goanna's pool" only 50 metres inside the gorge. This is a permanant source of good water. The reason for its name becomes obvious if staring at the sheer overhanging rock wall at sunset (no other time of the day will do). There are three goanna petroglyphs engraved high on the wall that are only visible in the late afternoon.

The second major pool in is "Kangaroo Pool". There is a large Cave and rock art on the left hand side of the pool which is largly invisible unless you take the time to walk across the gorge, through the gums and actually find the place (only 30 metres or so). When looking for the Goannas in the arvo, turn around to the south and look down the gorge. Under where the shadows fall against the rock wall you'll see on the left 200 metres distant is where you'll find the caves and art.

There are actually a series of eight (8) pools that form the DQB four (4) of which are permanent and the rest semi-ephemeral dependant upon season. The first of this series is the most impressive in breadth and all require you to either swim across and clamber out the other side, or make like the mountain goat and climb around. Be warned that Pool three is deep and bloody chilly, getting very little warmth from the sun at any time during the day!

The upper reaches of the creek are shallow and sandy leading to an eventual 'pound' catchment area of several square kilometres. This is a fantastic spot to rest a while and wander the rugged ranges. It will hook you.

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Closest Weather Station

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
22.7°C	14.5°C	12%	-8.1°C	1016.5hPa	0.0mm	SE	28km/h 15knots	37km/h 20knots

Closest Climatic Station

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	40.5	38.4	37.3	34.4	29.0	25.4	25.2	28.2	32.7	37.0	39.4	40.1
Mean Min. °C	26.0	25.2	23.8	20.5	15.3	11.9	10.5	12.5	16.4	20.7	23.3	25.3
Mean Rain mm	48.2	104.0	81.7	19.1	19.2	13.5	12.8	6.1	2.3	2.4	15.5	49.4

Whilst indicating location of water bodies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources.