Blackwood-Nationalpark

The Blackwood National Park (English: Blackwood National Park ) is a national park in the eastern part of the Australian state of Queensland.

Location

It is located 924 km west-northwest of Brisbane, 180 km south-southeast of Charters Towers and 15 km north- west of Belyando Crossing.

Landforms

The national park consists of rolling hills that is occasionally interrupted by rocky bar and sand or black soil areas.

Climate

From October to March, the days can be very hot. The average temperatures are then at 31-35 ° C, but it is also 40 ° C can be achieved. Sometimes it happens in the summer rains, which can silt up the paths and make partially impassable. From April to September, average daytime temperatures around 27 ° C.

Flora and Fauna

The park was named after the Blackwood acacia trees (Acacia argyrodendron ). Also find Brigalow Acacia (Acacia harpophylla ), various species of eucalyptus and spinifex.

Many different types of animals found in the park, which is retreat and rest area for them. Among them are more than 80 species of birds.

Facilities

There are some trails that are not regularly maintained and, therefore, partially overgrown. Tents and the pets are not allowed.

The park is accessible from the Gregory Developmental Road or from where it connects directly to the south.