Carnarvon Gorge with Kids

Most of the longer walks are reasonably flat but most of the closer ones are off the main track and require quite strenuous climbing. I think it would be too much to expect kids that age to be able to handle it and as far as carrying them goes it would make it very strenuous and somewhat dangerous for you and them. I don't think they would get much out of it at their present ages.
The platypus' would be worth seeing but we looked for 3 days without seeing them.
I reckon the kids would need to be oover 10 for them to be able to handle and get anyghing out of it. Takaraka is not cheap and there is not much else to do other than the walks.
Having said that, the (free?) camping area near the start of the walks could be just a nice place to camp and chill out for a few days, perhaps see a platypus, and try the kids on some short walks. It is only open on school holidays I believe.
Having said all that, we loved Carnarvon Gorge, can't believe it is not more popular than it seems. As good as anything in the NT as frar as gorges go.
We also liked our stay at Cania Gorge, not as much to see as Carnarvon, but the walks are much more accessable for kids, the two caravan parks are in a great setting, anjd not as far to travel to get there.
KenD
Bris

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On reflection if you are only going to do Carnarvon once as a family, wait til your youngest is 5 or 6, then allocate at least 3 full days. As others have said, it is a fantastic place.
Mark

It would be interesting to see how well the new track handled the flood from Jan this year as it was bigger than last years one.


Cheers Kev

Sir Kev,

Two weeks ago some friends (unfortunately I colud not get time off work) did the Carnarvon Great Walk and they said there was significant damage due to the floods including no stepping stones acroos the creek which meant wet feet.