The material in this ebook originally appeared as the Queensland chapter in Explore Australia’s National Parks
The publisher would like to acknowledge the following individuals and organisations in the production of this edition:
Managing editor
Melissa Krafchek
Editors
Kathy Riley, Clare Coney, Alison Proietto
Researchers
Liz Ginis, Alan Murphy, Jenny Turner, Jeremy Edwards, Sue Moffitt, Chad Parkhill, Sue Medlock
Cartography
Bruce McGurty, Emily Maffei, Danesh Chacko
Design
Steve Smedley of tontodesign
Layout
Adrian Saunders
Index
Max McMaster
Pre-press
Splitting Image
Cover
Alan Jensen/Tourism Queensland
Other pages
TQ; JD; David Moore/TQ; PL/TQ; JD; Murray Waite & Associates//TQ; TQ; JD; Alan Jensen/TQ; JD; JD; JL/LT; Reg Morrison/AUS; JD; (b) attem/Shutterstock.com; (a) ACC/TA; (b) Maria Grazia Casella/Alamy; (b) ACC/TA; (a) PL/TQ; Araluen Falls, Finch Hatton Gorge, Eungella National Park, Tourism Queensland; Bunya Mountains NP, Tourism Queensland; Cania Gorge National Park, Tourism Queensland; Chillagoe Caves, Tourism Queensland; Curtis Falls, Tamborine National Park, Tourism Queensland; Fruit Bat Falls, Jardine NP, Tourism Queensland; Kangaroos on Beach, Cape Hillsborough NP, Tourism Queensland; Kondalilla Falls, Kondalilla NP, Tourism Queensland; Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes NP, Tourism Queensland; Millstream Falls, Millstream Falls National Park, Tourism Queensland; Noosa National Park, Tourism Queensland; Porcupine Gorge NP, Tourism Queensland; Tully Gorge from Eastern Portal Lookout, Tourism Queensland; Wallaman Falls Near Ingham, Girringun NP, Tourism Queensland
Abbreviations
| ACC | Australia’s Coral Coast |
| AS | Australian Scenics |
| AUS | Auscape International |
| BP | Bruce Postle |
| DF | Don Fuchs |
| DJ | Darren Jew |
| DNSW | Destination New South Wales |
| JB | John Baker |
| JD | Jeff Drewitz |
| JL | Jiri Lochman |
| JM | John Meier |
| LT | Lochman Transparencies |
| ML | Mike Langford |
| PL | Peter Lik |
| PS | Paul Sinclair |
| RB | Rob Blackburn |
| TA | Tourism Australia |
| TNT | Tourism Northern Territory |
| TQ | Tourism Queensland |
| TT | Tourism Tasmania |
| TV | Tourism Victoria |
Assistance with research
The publisher would like to thank the following organisations for assistance with data and information:
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Meteorology
National Road Transport Commission
Tristate Fruit Fly Committee
Queensland
Department of Main Roads
Department of Environment & Resource Management
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Tourism Queensland
Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd
Ground Floor, Building 1, 658 Church Street,
Richmond, VIC 3121
Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd is a division of Hardie Grant Publishing Pty Ltd
This second edition published by Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd, 2013
First published by Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd, 2007
Concept, text, maps, form and design © Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd, 2013
The maps in this publication incorporate data © Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), 2006. Geoscience Australia has not evaluated the data as altered and incorporated within this publication, and therefore gives no warranty regarding accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability for any particular purpose.
Copyright imprint and currency – VAR Product and PSMA Data
“Copyright. Based on data provided under licence from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au)”.
Hydrography Data (May 2006)
Transport Data (May 2012)
Maps contain Aboriginal Land data (2010), which is owned and copyright of the relevant Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia state government authorities. The authorities give no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and accept no liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including consequential damage) relating to any use of the data.
eISBN-13 9781742739090
All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owners and the above publisher of this book.
Publisher’s note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at the time of going to press. The publisher welcomes information and suggestions for correction or improvement.
Email: info@exploreaustralia.net.au
Publisher’s disclaimer: The publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. The representation on the maps of any road or track is not necessarily evidence of public right of way. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage incurred during travel. It is vital to research any proposed trip thoroughly and seek the advice of relevant state and travel organisations before you leave.
www.exploreaustralia.net.au
Follow us on Twitter: @ExploreAus
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreaustralia