Venman-Bushland-Nationalpark
The Venman - Bushland National Park (English: Venman Bushland National Park ) is a national park in the southeast of the Australian state of Queensland. It is located 22 kilometers southeast of the city center of Brisbane at Springwood, northeast of the Pacific Motorway.
History
Jack Venman (1911-1994) bought a 1954 -square-kilometer piece of land on the West Mount Cotton Road in the Shire of Redland. Beginning of the 20th century had been deforested in this country. Venman paid 510 pounds for it. First, he wanted there to breed cattle, but did not have enough money for the cattle. In 1959 he got work elsewhere and the country fell gradually returns to its original state.
End of the 1960s discovered Venman surveyor on his land, who wanted to bring the country to a further use. He pushed the front of a bar, but made now turn its attention on the conservation of the area as natural bushland. He built hiking trails and picnic areas with grills and wooden chairs and tables. In 1970 he sold the land for AU $ 1, - to the then Shire of Albert and related the right of to continue to receive his house on the premises. At the age of 73 years, Venman withdrew from the task of maintenance of this property.
Flora and Fauna
In the country of the present park is a mixture of eucalyptus and Myrtenheidenwald has formed with a considerable proportion of flowering undergrowth. The park also arises from the (albeit mostly dry ) Tingalpa Creek.
In this forest, wallabies, koalas, Fuchskusus Sugar Glider and feel at home. At the water holes, most of which only remain from the stream, you will find frogs, water rats and Australian Water Dragons.
Facilities and access
The tents in the park is not permitted. There are two hiking trails to the Tingalpa Creek Circuit (2.5 km &nbs; ) and the Venman Circuit (7.5 km). Picnic areas with barbecue, firewood and drinking water are also provided.
The park can be reached via the Pacific Motorway (Exit 30). It lies on the western Mount Cotton Road.