Auburn River National Park

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Auburn River National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
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Auburn River National Park
Nearest town or city Mundubbera
Coordinates 25°43′18″S151°03′07″E / 25.72167°S 151.05194°E / -25.72167; 151.05194 Coordinates: 25°43′18″S151°03′07″E / 25.72167°S 151.05194°E / -25.72167; 151.05194
Established1964
Area3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Auburn River National Park
See also Protected areas of Queensland

Auburn River National Park is a protected area in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. [1] It is in the north-east of the locality of Hawkwood extending into southern Dykehead. [2]

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Geography

The park is 277 km northwest of Brisbane. The park is located on the Auburn River, a tributary of the Burnett River, south-west of Mundubbera.

Auburn River National Park was established in 1964 and features a steep river gorge and hardwood forests. It contains some relics from a brief, unsuccessful goldrush in the late 19th century. [3]

Camping is allowed on the northern banks of the river at a campground where some facilities are provided. [4] Bush camping is also permitted.

Access is via Mundubbera-Durong Road. [3]

Walking Tracks

Walks from Auburn River Camping Area

Gorge Lookout Walk (Class 3)

Distance: 600m return

Time: Allow 15 minutes

Riverbed and Rockpools Trail (Class 4)

Distance: 1.5 km return

Time: Allow 1 hour

Gorge-top Walk (Class 3)

Distance: 3.2 km

Time: Allow 1.5 hours

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References

  1. "Auburn River National Park (entry 992)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Mundubbera - Places to See". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. "Auburn River National Park: Camping information". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2014.