Auburn River National Park is a protected area in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. It is in the north-east of the locality of Hawkwood extending into southern Dykehead.
Video Auburn River National Park
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.
Camping is allowed on the northern banks of the river at a campground where some facilities are provided. Bush camping is also permitted.
Access is via Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Maps Auburn River National Park
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: 1.5km return
Time: Allow 1 hour
Gorge-top Walk (Class 3)
Distance: 3.2km
Time: Allow 1.5 hours
See also
- Protected areas of Queensland
References
External links
- Auburn River National Park
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