- Crows Nest National Park
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Crows Nest National Park IUCN Category II (National Park)Coordinates 27°15′14″S 152°04′27″E / 27.25389°S 152.07417°ECoordinates: 27°15′14″S 152°04′27″E / 27.25389°S 152.07417°E Area 10.20 km2 (3.94 sq mi) Established 1992 Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Crows Nest is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 40 km west of Esk and 6 km east of Crows Nest.
The geology of the area is dominated by granites with domed outcrops. The vegetation in the park is mostly open eucalypt forest. Species such as the hoop pine, weeping bottlebrush, river she-oak and swamp mahogany can be found along creek banks.
Crows Nest is known for its rugged landscape, waterfalls, and a sparkling gorge called Valley of Diamonds. This valley is so-called because of the mineral felspar which glistens in the sunlight. Lookouts, wildflower heaths, wildlife observing and birdwatching are popular attractions for visitors. The park has a camping and picnic facilities.
See also
References
- Dept. of Natural Resources, Camping in Queensland, 4th edition, State of Queensland, 1997
- Queensland Environmental Protection Agency, Heritage Trails of the Great South East, State of Queensland, 2000 ISBN 0-7345-1008-X
Categories:- IUCN Category II
- National parks of Queensland
- Protected areas established in 1992
- Queensland protected area stubs
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