Mount-Walsh-Nationalpark

Mount Walsh National Park (English: Mount Walsh National Park ) is a national park in the southeast of the Australian state of Queensland. It is 230 kilometers north-west of Brisbane and 84 km west of Maryborough.

Provincial nature

The existing granite Mount Walsh is a landmark in the area around Biggenden, which rises to 703 meters above sea level in the northern part of the park. The mountain has three peaks in the park, there are hidden valleys, wild ridgelines with spectacular rocky peaks and steep cliffs.

In the vicinity of the national parks Coalstoun Lakes, Ban Ban, Glenbar and Woowoonga lie.

Geology

The geological history of the mountain began in the Triassic period, about 215 million years before our era. From a volcanic structure called Mungore Centre huge explosions went out. Two large pillars magma rose to the surface and formed the mountains and Mount Walsh Mount Malarga. The erosion caused the rock walls, domes, canyons and rocks that we can see today.

Flora and Fauna

The diverse landscape is home to a variety of plant communities, such as Heathland, scrub, bright woodland and dry forests. In some valleys and Guinea - Araucaria grow.

This varied vegetation provides many endangered species habitats, such as the Riesenkauz ( Ninox strenua ) or the White brewing hawk. Peregrine, dingoes, wallabies, eastern gray kangaroos and Buntwarane are occasional visitors.

Facilities

The wild camping in the park is permitted, but there is no scale tents. There is a picnic area.

A 300 meter long trail leads the visitor from the picnic area through sparse eucalyptus forest to a narrow valley with rainforest vegetation, then to various viewpoints. Experienced hikers is 2 ½ hours long way on the bare granite peak of Mount Walsh recommended. From there, there is a wonderful view.

Driveway

The National Park can be reached via the Isis Highway. The branch is located 2 kilometers north of Biggenden. After 5.3 km on the National Park road you reach the picnic area.