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Description

The Barron Gorge of the Barron Gorge National Park stretches from near Kuranda down to Caravonica. It houses a mass amount of bouldering trailing along the gorge (and thankfully the road - meaning easy access). There is also some sport and trad close to the hydro-station.

Each of the sub-areas or fields are listed on here in order from upstream to downstream to suit the map (a good guide). Coordinates, landmarks, and signs are used for locating many of the parking spots.

The rocks are a part of the Hodgkinson Formation. Mostly metamorphosed mudstones and other sedimentary units ie. hardened shale, slate, and phyllite. Potentially houses some granitic blocs downstream from landslide deposit too.

Access issues inherited from Cairns

Be wary at any coastal or riverside crags for the potential of crocodiles and if you're in the water marine stingers.

Approach

Drive to Caravonica then follow along the Barron Gorge Rd until your desired sector.

Where to stay

There is no accommodation within Barron Gorge National Park nor camping, but there are many accommodation options in and around Cairns.

Ethic

Brush holds, respect veg, wildlife, and the rock as much as possible. Take all that goes with you back out of the gorge inc. fruit scraps. Please also take any rubbish you find.

Areas

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Name
Style
Routes
Ticks
Height
Grades
The Boulder Field boulder field
79
145
4m
40
Warning Radiation Wall cliff
6
128
12m
2
Across from Mackas boulder field
4
4
6m
30
Down from Mackas boulder field
6
7
3m
4
The Zen Garden boulder field
49
210
3m
27
Mr T Boulder boulder
4
10
4m
1
The Floating World boulder field
13
26
3m
6
Roadside Attraction boulder field
11
23
3m
12
Split Rock Area boulder field
50
141
3m
20
Calmer Waters boulder field
56
130
3m
23
Other Side boulder field
4
4
3m
4

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