National Parks
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World Heritage listed Main Range National Park
Main Range National Park is a succession of impressive peaks, escarpments and ridges. The 18,400 ha park extends from Mt Mistake in the north to Wilson’s Peak on the New South Wales-Queensland border. The park is made up of five sections: Mt Mistake, Cunningham’s Gap including Spicer’s Gap, Mt Roberts, Goomburra and Queen Mary Falls. |
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Queen Mary Falls
Nestled in the western slopes of the great Dividing Range, a small sheltered rainforest pocket on the valley floor contrasts sharply with the open eucalypt forest of the upper slopes. Spring Creek flows through the park, swirling in pools before plunging over the spectacular 40m Queen Mary Falls. |
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Girraween National Park
Girraween, meaning "place of flowers", is a park with massive granite outcrops, large angular boulders and precariously balanced rocks. Spectacular wildflower displays emerge from amongst the granite in spring. Situated at the northern end of the New England tableland, Girraween has an average elevation of 900m. |
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Sundown National Park
High "traprock" country along the Queensland/NSW border has been carved by the Severn River and numerous creeks into sharp ridges and spectacular steep sided gorges. This landscape contrasts dramatically with the exposed granite hilltops and open valleys of nearby Girraween and the Granite Belt. |
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Main Range National Park - Goomburra Section
The Goomburra Section of Main Range National Park can be found nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range’s Scenic Rim. The camping area is situated on large creek flats adjacent to Dalrymple Creek. Campers can choose between Poplar Flat or Marina Gum Grove to pitch their tents. Visitors can expect to share the area with cattle accustomed to people. |
DAMS
A number of dams are spread throughout Queensland’s Southern Downs and Granite Belt, including Leslie, Connolly, Storm King, Glenlyon and Coolmunda. They don’t all allow camping so check with your friendly Visitor Information Centre for further information.
FISHING
A great many opportunities await for you to cast a line and enjoy your catch. Permits are required for fishing in many local dams. Call in at the Warwick Visitor Information Centre to obtain your permits, then head out and try your luck catching Golden or Silver Perch, Murray Cod or Jew and Spangled Perch.
For more information contact Southern Downs & Granite Belt Regional Tourism
(07) 4661 3122
admin@sdta.com.au
