Auburn-River-Nationalpark

The Auburn River National Park (English Auburn River National Park ) is located in the Australian state of Queensland, about 410 kilometers north- west of Brisbane and 255 kilometers west of Maryborough. It covers 405 acres and was placed under protection in 1964.

General

Large, water- shaped salmon-colored granite stones of the Auburn River flows through the scenic park and flows through gorges with steep slopes and thereby deciduous forests, as they are unusual in the region. In the woods is open eucalyptus forests and drier rainforests. The eucalyptus forests dominate on the south side of the river, the rain forests on the northern side.

This area is prone to earthquakes. The first recorded in Queensland earthquake was reported in 1878 by the Dykehead station.

Flora and Fauna

Dominant tree species are Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus tereticornis and melanophloia, the so-called because of its hard wood " Axtbrecher " Geijera paniculata and the bottle tree Brachychiton rupestris and species Brachychiton australis. Along the river course also covered Leptospermum and Callistemon the rocky areas. Widespread antler ferns the type Platycerium veitchii are to be found on the trees.

A remarkable representatives of the wildlife in the park is the peregrine falcon. In marsupials, for example, come the Red kangaroo rat and the brush -tailed Rock Wallaby in front of the park. Reptile species are inter alia the Regenbogenskink Carlia pectoralis and the gecko Strophurus taenicauda. A total of 15 endangered species of reptiles occur in the park. An unusual inhabitants of the rivers is also the Australian lungfish.

Tourism

Hiking trails of varying length and difficulty are available. Opportunities to rest and to camp are in place, but drinking water must be brought. In addition, there are various opportunities to stay in the area of Mundubbera.