Salvator Rosa - Carnarvon NP

Salvator Rosa - Carnarvon NP This trek takes you from Ka Ka Mundi to the Salvator Rosa section of the Carnarvon NP and then onto the township of Tambo. Salvator Rosa is a spectacular park of sandstone outcrops with campgrounds on the banks of the spring-fed Nogoa River.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesBunbuncundoo Springs
FinishTambo
DifficultyDifficulty 2.5/5 Suitable for4WD 
Distance298.71 kmMinimum Days2
Average Speed48.66 km/hrDriving Time6 hrs 8 mins
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Article By: Chris & Debbie
Page Updated: 11 Jun 2008

Go to top Description

Salvator Rosa is another remote section of the Carnarvon National Park. Two camping areas, located on either side of the access road, are provided, and are on the banks of the crystal clear water of the spring fed Nogoa River. Although new wheel chair access composting toilet facilities are provided the park remains mainly undeveloped.

The park is mostly eucalypt woodland and open forest but with many spectacular eroded sandstone outcrops and formations. A four wheel drive is needed after leaving the camp grounds, and crossing the river, to follow a sandy track. This track closely follows the river and it’s tributary, Louisa Creek, taking in the many walking and viewing areas such as Spyglass Peak, Belinda and Mitchell springs and the remains of the stock yards left by Major Mitchell, with a total round trip of 18 km’s.

The 400m walk to Spyglass Peak leads past a long stone outcrop that looks like a man made rampart with spy holes and arrow slits. The track leads to the base of the peak, where a 10 meter diameter hole can be seen at its summit, you should allow plenty of time to explore around this area.

Further along the track you come to Belinda Springs with crystal clear water flowing from under a small rock ledge. Together with Mitchell springs, millions of litres of water continuously pour into Louisa Creek. At the end of the track leads to a locked gate, walk beyond this gate past the Mitchell Springs to the remains of Major Mitchell’s yards where he would rest and feed his horses during his expeditions through area.

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From: Bunbuncundoo Springs
To: Tambo

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Go to top Things to See & Do

Go bird watching around the water courses and springs with herons, finches, honeyeaters and sacred kingfishes. Watch out for the rather cheeky kangaroos and birds around the camp. Climb around the sandstone range near the campsite and explore the many small caves found in the eroded sandstone hills at Major Mitchell’s camp. There are plenty photographic opportunities especially catching sunrise or sunset over the park’s Buffs, and Spires, try to catch the sun setting through Spyglass Peak.

Go to top Preparation

You need to be totally self-sufficient. Take sufficient drinking water, food, fuel, and spare parts plus a reserve in case the roads become impassable after rain.

Make sure someone responsible knows where you are going and knows your itinerary. There is no mobile phone coverage and it is quite possible to be the only one in the park. A good first and kit should be part of your camping equipment. The longest distance with no fuel is roughly 135km to Tambo.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolTambo Diesel4cyl 42 litres ULP4cyl 48 litres LPG4cyl 60 litres
6cyl 46 litres6cyl 54 litres6cyl 53 litres
8cyl 46 litres8cyl 50 litres

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Tambo

Go to top Camp Sites & Accommodation

Camping areas are provided on the bank of the Nogoa River. You must be totally self sufficient, bring plenty of food and water with extra supplies in case of being stranded after rain. Take a fuel stove for cooking.

Go to top Environment

Salvator Rosa, at the Western edge of central Queensland’s sandstone belt, contains deeply eroded rock formations. Most of the park is open forest, eucalypt woodland and acacia scrub. In winter to early spring the country is ablaze with flowering acacias and wild flowers.

Go to top History

This area was named by Thomas Mitchell, after the Neapolitan 17th Century artist, Salvator Rosa, who portrayed the same rugged mountainous terrain in his paintings that Mitchell seen in the landscape.
Thomas Mitchell passed and repassed through this area between July and September 1846, in search of a route form Sydney to Port Essington (Darwin). Mitchell set up his base camp at the spring-fed oasis he discovered, which is now known as, Major Mitchell Springs.

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Direction
Distance
Bunbuncundoo Springs to Buckland Rd & Glentana Rd 44.66 km N 20° 55 min
Buckland Rd & Glentana Rd to Dawson Dev Rd & Cungelella Rd 48.31 km W 282° 36 min
Dawson Dev Rd & Cungelella Rd to Great Dividing Range Views 12.96 km SW 224° 9 min
Great Dividing Range Views to Albeni 5.55 km S 188° 5 min
Albeni to Cungelella Rd & Mount Playfair Rd 4.96 km S 181° 3 min
Cungelella Rd & Mount Playfair Rd to Cungelella 13.99 km SE 123° 10 min
Cungelella to Nogoa Creek Campground 15.31 km S 169° 19 min
Nogoa Creek Campground to Spyglass Peak Parking 2.48 km SW 213° 6 min
Spyglass Peak Parking to Spyglass Peak 0.07 km E 68° N/A
Spyglass Peak to Spyglass Peak Parking 0.07 km W 248° N/A
Spyglass Peak Parking to Belinda Springs 1.97 km SE 152° 4 min
Belinda Springs to Locked Gate 4.4 km S 197° 19 min
Locked Gate to Mitchell's Yards 0.13 km S 186°
Mitchell's Yards to Locked Gate 0.13 km N
Locked Gate to Belinda Springs 4.4 km N 17° 19 min
Belinda Springs to Spyglass Peak Parking 1.97 km NW 332° 4 min
Spyglass Peak Parking to Nogoa Creek Campground 2.48 km NE 33° 6 min
Nogoa Creek Campground to Cungelella 15.31 km N 349° 19 min
Cungelella to Cungelella Rd & Mount Playfair Rd 13.99 km NW 303° 10 min
Cungelella Rd & Mount Playfair Rd to Mount Playfield Rd & Mount Playfield Access 32.75 km SW 218° 33 min
Mount Playfield Rd & Mount Playfield Access to Long Waterhole 41.03 km W 255° 31 min
Long Waterhole to Landsborough Hwy & Mount Playfield Rd 23.19 km W 275° 15 min
Landsborough Hwy & Mount Playfield Rd to Tambo 8.59 km W 282° 6 min
Bunbuncundoo Springs to Tambo 298.71 km     6 hr 8 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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