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Dingo
Queensland 4702 Australia
Goon Goon Dina (Culture Circuit)
Dingo,
Central Highlands Area
Free Entry
Description
Rising abruptly above the surrounding dry plains, Blackdown Tableland protects spectacular sandstone scenery at the north-eastern edge of the Central Queensland sandstone belt. This is the traditional home of the Ghungalu people, who have visited this place for thousands of years and left behind rock art, vivid reminders of their special culture.
... moreThe park supports diverse plant communities including heathlands, dry eucalypt forests and moist pockets of ferns, mosses and orchids. Being elevated, the tableland is often cooler and moister than nearby plains. Its isolation means plants and animals that are found nowhere else thrive here.
Interpretive signs along this self-guiding walk offer insight into the park's history. It begins at Munall campground with an easy walk past old cattle yard ruins and then follows Mimosa Creek upstream to a Ghungalu art site. Plants used by Ghungalu people for food and shelter can be seen along the way.
... lessAbout the Walk
Walk Highlights
- Views over deep gorges
- Sandstone outcrops
- Aboriginal art
- Stunning waterfalls
Walk Hints
Always carry sufficient drinking water, as this park does not provide water.
In winter the temperature can drop below zero overnight. Daytime temperatures in summer average between a pleasant 24-30 degrees. Be prepared for cool nights even in summer.
Property Details
Facilities
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BBQ Facilities -
Public toilet -
Disabled toilet
Activities
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Camping -
Walking
Other Information
Disabled:
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at Munall campground.
How To Get There
Blackdown Tableland is about 2.5 hours drive west of Rockhampton via the Capricorn Highway. The park turnoff is 11 kilometres west of Dingo, 110 kilometres east of Emerald or 35 kilometres east of Blackwater. The six kilometre sealed road up the tableland is steep and winding, and is not suitable for towing heavy trailers or caravans. The Munall camping area is a further eight kilometres on unsealed roads.
Free Entry
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