Lizard Point (Queensland)

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Lizard Point, Queensland is a rocky outcrop between Mount Steamer and Mount Roberts. It offers great panoramic views of the Main Range National Park, Boonah and other Scenic Rim areas. [1]

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References

  1. jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporateName=Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (21 April 2017). "Lizard South remote bush camp | Main Range National Park". Parks and forests | Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland. Retrieved 7 February 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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