Beechmont, Queensland

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name = Beechmont
city = Gold Coast
state = Queensland


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lga = Scenic Rim Regional Council
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Beechmont is a residential village located in the Gold Coast hinterland of eastern Australia.

The suburb is positioned on a forested ridge leading from the Lamington Plateau to Tambourine Mountain. Outstanding views in nearly all directions means that on a clear day Cunningham's Gap and other Scenic Rim landforms are visible as well as Flinders Peak, Moogerah Peaks and the D'Aguilar Range to the north west of Brisbane.

Roads in the area are narrow and windy, some are prone to rockfalls and some with very steep slopes. The road to Binna Burra and access to Lamington National Park goes through Beechmont.

The Rosins Lookout Conservation Park is a popular launch site for hangliders and paragliders.

History

The Beechmont district was first settled in the 1880's by timber cutters. [cite book |title=Heritage Trails of the Great South East |last=Queensland Environmental Protection Agency |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2000 |publisher=State of Queensland |location= |isbn=0-7345-1008-X |pages=19 ] Attempts to grow fruit in the rich soils of the area were halted due to fruit fly infestations, before the area became to be known as a moutain tourist destination.

ee also

* Beaudesert
* Canungra

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