Auburn River National Park

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]

Auburn River National Park
Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Auburn River National Park
Nearest town or cityMundubbera
Coordinates25°43′18″S 151°03′07″E
Established1964
Area3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteAuburn River National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

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

See also

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. "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.


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