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Lake Cania Queensland
http://www.northburnett.qld.gov.au/?id=130
Picturesque Lake Cania is located approximately 37 kilometers north of Monto and 194 kilometers from Gladstone. The sealed road from Monto branches off the Burnett Highway (A3) twelve kilometers north of Monto and passes through the 3 000 hectare Cania Gorge National Park. The lake is situated on Three Moon Creek, a tributary of the Burnett River. The dam is constructed from earth and rock fill and has a storage capacity of 88,500 megalitres. The short steep walk or easy drive to the lookout is well worth the effort. From here the breathtaking panoramic views of the Gorge's coloured sandstone cliffs and the spectacular sunsets will leave lasting memories of Cania. Kangaroos and Whiptail Wallabies inhabit the area during late afternoon.
Lake Cania
Picturesque Lake Cania is located approximately 37 kilometers north of Monto and 194 kilometers from Gladstone. The sealed road from Monto branches off the Burnett Highway (A3) twelve kilometers north of Monto and passes through the 3 000 hectare Cania Gorge National Park. The lake is situated on Three Moon Creek, a tributary of the Burnett River. The dam is constructed from earth and rock fill and has a storage capacity of 88,500 megalitres. The short steep walk or easy drive to the lookout is well worth the effort. From here the breathtaking panoramic views of the Gorge's coloured sandstone cliffs and the spectacular sunsets will leave lasting memories of Cania. Kangaroos and Whiptail Wallabies inhabit the area during late afternoon.
Cania Gorge Queensland
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cania-gorge/about.html
1. Picnic area circuit—300 m return (Allow about 20 minutes) Class 3
This short walk can be started from either end of the picnic area. The track runs beside Three Moon Creek, allowing views of the sandstone cliffs and surrounding eucalypt woodland.2. Dripping Rock and The Overhang—3.2 km return (Allow about 2.5 hours) Class 3
This pleasant walk starts at the southern end of the picnic area. After crossing the Three Moon Creek the track winds through eucalypt woodland and dry rainforest before leading to the base of Dripping Rock (2.2 km return). The track continues on to The Overhang, where water has eroded the base of the sandstone cliff.
3. Dragon Cave and Bloodwood cave—2.6 km return (Allow about 1 hour) Class 3
Follow the Dripping Rock track for 400 m before taking a right turn over the bridge across Russell Gully. A moderately steep track leads to the cliff face, where a sidetrack branches north to Dragon Cave (1.8 km return). Here, the natural black mural of a 'dragon' can be seen highlighted against the white sandstone wall. The southern branch of the track leads to Bloodwood Cave, so called because the roots of a bloodwood tree can be seen at the left-hand side of the cave.
4. Two Storey Cave circuit—1.3 km return (Allow about 45 minutes) Class 3
This scenic walk starts opposite the picnic area. Starting to the left, the circuit meanders upwards around isolated sandstone monoliths. A 20 m sidetrack leads you to King Orchid Crevice, a parting of the cliff that has created an ideal haven for epiphytes. The top section of Two Storey Cave is important habitat for insectivorous bats. Please do not disturb these animals.5. Fern Tree Pool and Giant's Chair circuit—5.6 km return (Allow about 3 hours) Class 2
The circuit begins from a carpark 900 m south of the picnic area and is best walked in an anti-clockwise direction. Crossing Doctors Gully several times, the track passes Fern Tree Pool (2.5 km) and continues at a moderate climb for another 2.2 km up a sandstone escarpment to the Giant's Chair lookout. Return 900 m to the car park down a steep track and steps. Please carry water on this walk, as the natural water is unsuitable for drinking.
6. Big Foot walk—1km return (Allow about 20 minutes) Class 3
This short trail begins at the same car park and runs parallel to the bitumen road. It features a large brown image of a four-toed foot on the white sandstone cliff.
7. Shamrock mine site—1.4 km return (Allow about 45 minutes) Class 3
This walk begins from the northern car park, about 1 km south of Lake Cania. The track meanders along a creek before passing into eucalypt woodland. At the former Shamrock gold mine site, you can follow a self-guided walk and learn about life on the Cania Goldfields. See remains of the old battery, mine shafts, processing sheds and mullock heaps along the way. Gold fossicking is not permitted.Mt Scoria Queensland
http://www.exploroz.com/Places/37192/QLD/Mount_Scoria.aspx
Map showing location and what is around Mt Scoria which is 12 kms south of Biloela
http://www.australiaforeveryone.com.au/wonders_mtscoria.htm
Rising 150m above the cultivated plains to the south of the central Queensland town of Biloela, Mount Scoria is a striking local landmark protected in Mount Scoria Conservation Park. Formed by volcanic activity 20–26 million years ago, this volcanic plug features many-sided basalt columns. When the mountain was formed, the volcano's crater clogged with lava that cooled slowly to create the unusual basalt columns, which erosion has since revealed. Mount Scoria Conservation Park and its unusual columns are culturally significant to the Gangulu people. Mt. Scoria means 'Place of Fused Metals'.
The mountain's nickname - Musical Mountain - is derived from the long six-sided basalt columns on the mountain that project outwards like fingers. They sound musical notes when struck by another rock.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park, in Queensland’s brigalow belt, contains open woodlands with poplar box, Moreton Bay ash, forest red gums, silver-leaved ironbarks and small patches of brigalow. An open semi-evergreen vine thicket growing on rocky slopes towards the summit and around the base of the mountain is a relict of much wetter times. This vegetation is now uncommon in central eastern Queensland.
A walking track with information signs at the mountain’s base offers great views of the mountain and gives insight into Mount Scoria’s significance to the Gangulu people. There are no walking tracks to the peak and climbing the mountain is discouraged as Mount Scoria’s unstable scree slopes are dangerous. Climbing can damage the mountain’s unique rock formations. Care must also be taken not to damage these unique rocks.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park is only a short distance along a sealed road that is signposted from the Burnett Highway at Thangool. As you enter Thangool travelling south from Biloela, take the first turn to the right at Winston Street and follow it past the school, aerodrome and racecourse to a T-junction. Turn left and follow a bitumen road for 5km to Mount Scoria. Access to the park is suitable for conventional vehicles.
I parked at the parking area and spent a few beautiful hours sitting and enjoying the peace of the Area which is indeed spiritual. The walk takes about 30 minutes, with colorful illustrated stories about the mountain, and ends at a lookout point with the final story of the spiritality of the mountain.
Map showing location and what is around Mt Scoria which is 12 kms south of Biloela
http://www.australiaforeveryone.com.au/wonders_mtscoria.htm
The mountain's nickname - Musical Mountain - is derived from the long six-sided basalt columns on the mountain that project outwards like fingers. They sound musical notes when struck by another rock.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park, in Queensland’s brigalow belt, contains open woodlands with poplar box, Moreton Bay ash, forest red gums, silver-leaved ironbarks and small patches of brigalow. An open semi-evergreen vine thicket growing on rocky slopes towards the summit and around the base of the mountain is a relict of much wetter times. This vegetation is now uncommon in central eastern Queensland.
A walking track with information signs at the mountain’s base offers great views of the mountain and gives insight into Mount Scoria’s significance to the Gangulu people. There are no walking tracks to the peak and climbing the mountain is discouraged as Mount Scoria’s unstable scree slopes are dangerous. Climbing can damage the mountain’s unique rock formations. Care must also be taken not to damage these unique rocks.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park is only a short distance along a sealed road that is signposted from the Burnett Highway at Thangool. As you enter Thangool travelling south from Biloela, take the first turn to the right at Winston Street and follow it past the school, aerodrome and racecourse to a T-junction. Turn left and follow a bitumen road for 5km to Mount Scoria. Access to the park is suitable for conventional vehicles.
I parked at the parking area and spent a few beautiful hours sitting and enjoying the peace of the Area which is indeed spiritual. The walk takes about 30 minutes, with colorful illustrated stories about the mountain, and ends at a lookout point with the final story of the spiritality of the mountain.
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