| Carnarvon | |
| Range | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Region | Central Queensland |
| Range | Great Dividing Range |
| Length | 160 km (99 mi) |
The Carnarvon Range is a mountain range in Central Queensland, Australia. It is a plateau section of the Great Dividing Range. The Carnarvon Range is 160 km in length.[1] It was first explored by Ludwig Leichhardt but named by Thomas Mitchell after the 4th Earl of Carnarvon.
North eastern parts of the range have formed a plateau known as the Consuelo Tableland. The plateau contains rare Aboriginal paintings and impressive sandstone gorges, including the Carnarvon Gorge. Part of the range is protected within the Carnarvon National Park.
The range marks the northern most limits of the Murray-Darling Basin and is the headwaters for a number of rivers including the Fitzroy River, Warrego River, Dawson River, Merivale River and the Nogoa River.
The cycad species macrozamia moorei is a native plant species found naturally in the Carnarvon Range.