5FAST FACTS

EXPEDITION NATIONAL PARK, QUEENSLAND

01 TAROOM

The RV Friendly Town of Taroom, 380km north-west of Brisbane, has plenty to offer tourers and makes a great base to explore nearby local natural wonders, such as Chain Lagoons, Expedition and Gorge NPS, Flagstaff Hill, Lake Murphy Conservation Park, and excellent fishing at Dawson River, Glebe Weir and Palm Tree Creek. Annual events are mostly dedicated to the horse and horsemanship with the Taroom Races, Golden Horseshoe Campdraft, Taroom Professional Rodeo, Polocrosse Club Carnival and Dawson River Festival.

02 EXPEDITION NATIONAL PARK

Located 500km north-west of Brisbane in the heart of sandstone country, Expedition NP covers an area just larger than 1000km². Some sections are accessible by a 2WD vehicle, but for the full experience a 4WD is highly recommended. It’s a remote park so you’ll need to be totally self-sufficient.

03 WHAT TO SEE

Expedition NP is all about serenity, where hiking trails lead you through the park and to different features, with 4WD tracks to explore, remote gorges and waterholes shadowed by huge sandstone plateaus.

04 WHERE TO STAY

There are several official campsites at Expedition. Lonesome bush camp has no facilities and is accessible by 2WD, but the Starkvale campsite in the heart of the park is only accessible by 4WD but has toilets, fire pits and non-potable water. On the western side of the park, Beilba camping area offers remote camping away from the crowds. For the hiker, there are walk-in camping areas throughout the park. Bookings are essential online.

05 OTHER INFO & MAPS

Most relevant and up-to-date information can be found at https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/expedition which includes closures, park management programs, maps, camping info and costs. Taroom Visitor Information Centre has relevant info when open. It can be found in the main street of Taroom, phone (07) 4628 6113.