Things To See and Do
Expedition National Park
Taroom
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With sheer sandstone cliffs 100 metres high, Robinson Gorge winds past cabbage palms and bottlebrushes for 14 kilometres through remote Expedition National Park. This is a park of great historical importance. The explorer Ludwig Leichhardt passed through the area in 1844, and it protects a wealth of Aboriginal cultural sites. Take fuel and water to enjoy camping at Starkvale or Spotted Gum camping areas. Watch Australian king-parrots and rainbow lorikeets feed in summer, and golden whistlers and grey fantails in winter. From Starkvale, follow walking tracks to Robinson Gorge, Shepherd's Peak or to a natural lookout over the 'Cattle Dip' - a spectacular permanent waterhole in the gorge.
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=99
ENTRY INFORMATION
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
General Comments
Expedition National Park is a great place for photographers and nature observers alike.
How to get There
The park is 128 kilometres north-west of Taroom, 116 kilometres south-west of Bauhinia (on page 29 map) or 107 kilometres north of Injune. About 100 kilometres is gravel. A four wheel drive vehicle is needed to access the camping areas.
