Southwood-Nationalpark

The Southwood National Park (English: Southwood National Park ) is a national park in the southeast of the Australian state of Queensland. It is located 288 kilometers west of Brisbane and 70 kilometers north of Goondiwindi.

In the vicinity of the national parks Bendidee, Wondul Range, Erringibba and Alton are.

History

In the region of the Aboriginesstamm Brigambul lived. The explorer Allan Cunningham and Thomas Mitchell passed through the area, because of the rough nature of the country could be here but late settlers down. The site was formerly known as Wild Horse Paradise known and in 1970 designated as a National Park.

Provincial nature

The soil in this semi-arid area in the western Darling Downs consists mainly of clay. Periodic flooding and desiccation have the Gilgais, large sinks, which are spread over the park created.

Flora and Fauna

The park is predominantly Brigalow - Belah - acacia woodland (Acacia harpophylla ). Jewelery and shed cypress, Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea ), Wilga ( Geijera parviflora ), false sandalwood ( Eremophila mitchelli ) and Australian tea tree can be found within the park.

In the scrubby woods there are many wild animals; among other things, 92 bird species were counted. Here is the western border of the distribution area of Wongataube.

Facilities and access

The tents in the park is not allowed and there are no landscaped paths or roads.

The Southwood National Park is located on the Moonie Highway (exit Tarewinnabar ), which forms the southern boundary of the park. The settlement Southwood is on the north side of the park and is accessible only by a dirt road. In humid weather, this road is muddy and possibly impassable.