Roma and Carnarvons Wonderland – in detail

Day 1

Roma Revelation tour and self-drive to Wallaroo Outback Retreat [MT]

9am Join our half-day guided tour featuring a visit to Roma’s Cattle Saleyards and The Farmer’s Forge.

12pm After our tour, lunch at your leisure – choose from local cafés, or classic country pubs. There’s still more to see in Roma like historic St Paul’s Anglican Church, The Overflow and Western Queensland Spirits distillery. Stock up on self-catering supplies for your adventure in the Carnarvon Ranges.

2pm Depart Roma to drive yourself the 1.75 hours north of Roma to Wallaroo Outback Retreat (avoid driving at dusk or later because of wildlife)

4pm Check in at Wallaroo Outback Retreat  around . Explore your glamping accommodation, breathe the bush air and get settled. You can prepare your dinner in the shared camp kitchen or cook over the fire pit as the sun sets.

Day 2

Lost World Carnarvons (Wallaroo) exclusive wilderness experience [MT, L]

Enjoy your breakfast under the gum trees listening to birdcalls and then gather your water bottle and camera ready for the day’s tour.

8.45am Join our 4WD mini-bus and expert local guide for an unforgettable guided exploration of Carnarvon Ranges. This is the Carnarvons few tourists see, as it’s in the 300-square-kilometre Wallaroo private property. Wallaroo is a working cattle station as well as a unique wonderland of sandstone rock formations and caves, hidden gorges and rich biodiversity where few people ever tread.

9:15am Our first stop is the fascinating ‘Axe Factory’ Aboriginal cultural site on the picturesque Dawson River where axes were ground on the flat rocks. It’s a picturesque place to enjoy our morning tea by the river, deep in the Australian bush. From here we visit hidden Aboriginal rock art sites and caves and learn more about the First Nations people who left their mark on this land.

12.30pm As the winter sun warms up, the prehistoric Cycad Grove is a very pleasant place to enjoy our picnic lunch, have a wander and take photos of Arch Rock. After lunch there is still more to see with towering sandstone formations and the Rainbow Cave. Along the way, your guide will point out whatever wildlife crosses our path.

4.30pm We’ll drop you back to the  Wallaroo Outback Retreat for another evening around the fire pit and cosy accommodation in your luxury glamping tent.

Day 3

Departure or extend your stay

Take a short walk around Skull Mountain before your departure if you like and check out by 10am.  

If you decide to extend your stay you can drive to explore the iconic Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park, walking along formed tracks and visiting iconic attractions such as the Moss Gardens, Amphitheatre, Wards Canyon and Art Gallery (14km return walk).

What you need to know

• Tours are subject to change.
• All tours are weather dependent and a contingency may be required. For tours that are held during storm and fire season, actual location may vary on the day according to prevailing conditions.
• Mobile phone coverage is limited in areas of the tour. Guides will carry first aid and remote communication equipment.
• Mornings may be cool, but the days can warm up to mid 20s during winter and high 30s during summer.
• Tour involves short walks (with various gradients) on uneven and rocky ground.
• Good balance recommended.
• Bush toileting may be required at times.

• Your own vehicle
• Sense of adventure, good humour and questions
• Small day pack
  
• Full reusable water bottle
• Comfortable walking clothes and covered-in shoes

• Hat
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Camera