Burleigh-Head-Nationalpark

The Burleigh Head National Park (English: Burleigh Head National Park ) is a small National Park in the southeast of the Australian state of Queensland.

Location

It is located 81 kilometers south-east of Brisbane on the Gold Coast. Despite its small size of only 27.6 hectares, it contains a large number of different habitats. The Tallebudgera Creek flows directly into the sea south of the park.

Terrain

The promontory plunges steeply towards the sea. The formation of the Cape of Burleigh began 23-25 ​​million years ago. At that time the Tweed volcano was still active. The basaltic lava flowed down the volcano all the valleys and scraped it out. The valleys above the Cape of Burleigh were completely covered with hardened sedimentary rocks. Along the Tallebudgera Creek there are rock platforms and sandy beaches. Along the coast of the park black boulders at the foot of the cliffs.

The Cape was an important place of worship of Minjungbal, a local Aboriginesstammes.

Flora

In the park there are the remains of rain and mangrove forest. In the western part eucalyptus forest is dominated by the species "Brush Box" ( Lophostemon confertus ), " Forest Red Gum" (Eucalyptus tereticornis ) and "Grey Ironbark " (Eucalyptus paniculata ). On the slopes towards the sea grow Sumpfkasuarinen ( Casuarina glauca ), native hibiscus and echidna - palms. There are also heath and grassland.

Fauna

In the park you will find Busch chickens, Brahminenweihe, eagles and koalas. There are also Buntwarane, echidnas, Fuchskusus and Ordinary Ring Beutler. Allfarbloris usually feed on stone fruit blossoms in the park.

Facilities

The camping is prohibited in the park. The national park is popular with walkers and joggers, because it lies in a relatively cool - temperate climate and offers great views of the sea. There are two trails: The Ocean View Circuit leads to the top of the 88 m high hill. The Rainforest Circuit leads around almost at sea level around the Cape. From the park you can also watch whales on their migration.

Driveway

The National Park can be reached via the Gold Coast Highway on the south and west side of the park. There is also a visitor center.