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Mount Archer National Park
Rockhampton

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With a height of 604 metres, Mt Archer dominates Mt Archer National Park and provides a dramatic backdrop to Rockhampton. The park protects a range of plants and animals, including plant species with restricted distributions, also the glossy black-cockatoo. Named in honour of the Archer brothers who explored the Fitzroy area, it is part of the Darumbal Aboriginal people's traditional country. From Mount Archer. view spectacular sunsets. Stroll around the plateau for views across the city and the Capricorn Coast. Walk 11 kilometres from the summit to German Street. Enjoy a picnic in Fraser Park, which is managed by Rockhampton City Council.


CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: 13 0013 0372
Tollfree: 1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=72

ENTRY INFORMATION

Free Entry:
Yes.

FURTHER INFORMATION


Children: Children will enjoy the incredible views.

Disabled: The shortest walking track is wheelchair accessible.

How to get There

Access the park in Rockhampton's northern suburbs via the steep and windy Pilbeam Drive.