- Mount Colosseum National Park
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Mount Colosseum National Park IUCN Category II (National Park)
Location Central Queensland Nearest city Gladstone Coordinates 24°24′33″S 151°35′01″E / 24.40917°S 151.58361°ECoordinates: 24°24′33″S 151°35′01″E / 24.40917°S 151.58361°E Area 8.4 square kilometres (3 sq mi) Established 1977 Governing body Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Official website Mount Colosseum is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 370 kilometres (230 mi) northwest of Brisbane and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of the town of Miriam Vale.
Mount Colosseum is a volcanic dome and is the dominant feature on the skyline of the area.[1] The dome rises to an elevation of 470 metres (1,542 ft)[2] and is sparsely covered in hoop pines, while the dry rainforest below contains ironbarks and bloodwoods.
The park is undeveloped and has no facilities available for visitors. No camping is allowed in the park and no walking tracks exist within the park.
See also
References
- ^ "Central Queensland Easy Guide". 2010. http://easyfindguide.com.au/centralqld/listing.asp?Biz_ID=79903&sub=4037&guide=278. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "Queensland , Australia - Regions". 2010. http://www.experiencequeensland.com/iss/uk/regions/central-queensland/gladstone.cfm. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
Categories:- IUCN Category II
- National parks of Queensland
- Protected areas established in 1977
- Queensland protected area stubs
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