Cania Gorge

Cania Gorge is approximately 225km west of Bundaberg and is about a 6 hour drive from Brisbane. We called into Maryborough both ways to pick up and drop off Nana. The drive took us through the townships of Biggeden, Gaydnah ( home of the Big Orange) and Monto. We stayed at the Cania Gorge Caravan and Tourist Park ( Big 4) which is 35km north of Monto. The park is in a rural bush setting that is abundant with native wildlife and birds. Wallabies and Kangaroos roam around the park and in the afternoon the park is alive with birds. We had our arms and heads full of Rainbow Lorikeets and King Parrots while hand feeding them and at night the very cute bettongs came out to feed.

There are plently of activites at the park to keep the kids and the adults entertained. The jumping pillow is a great way for the kids to wear themselves out as well as being a great place to meet friends. The kids enjoyed the outdoor movies while the adults enjoyed the Saturday afternoon local wine tasting.

The park also allows campfires either in the fireplace provided or in the drum provided and what better way is there to end a day of bushwalking than to sit by the fire with a glass of red.

Cania Gorge National Park is 7km south of the park its towering cliffs of sandstone is a spectacular site as you drive into the picnic area. The majority of the park's walking tracks lead from this picnic area, including the 1.1 km trail to Dripping Rock, 1.6 km trail to The Overhang, 1.3km Two Storey Cave and the 2.6 km trail to Dragon Cave and Bloodwood Cave. The longest track in the park leads from a small car park 500 metres south of the picnic area. This 5.6 km circuit takes in Giants Chair Lookout, with views across the gorge; and Fern Tree Pool, a permanent waterhole. The kids enjoyed exploring the caves and gorges along the way, their favourite was the Two Storey Cave as they could climb up a level and spotted some bats at the back of the cave.

Cania Gorge is a spectacular place that we would love to explore again sometime.