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Dalrymple National Park

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Located 46km north-west of Charters Towers, Dalrymple National Park covers an area of 1640ha. The park has unique and contrasting features including Lava flows of the Toomba basalt and the Burdekin River. It is a historic park containing part of the township of former Dalrymple west on the Burdekin River.

The Burdekin River Flows through the Dalrymple National Park, the river meanders between the eastern end of the Great Basalt Wall and Mount Keelbottom to the north. The riverbanks provide excellent viewing opportunities to see Water Birds such as the White Breasted Sea Eagle and the Black Neck Stork. The woodlands consist of Eucalyptus trees such as the Moreton Bay Gum and the Blue Gum. The woodlands are home to Rock Wallabies, Northern Bettongs, Sugar Gliders, Greater Gliders and a variety of snakes.

Burdekin River
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Things to do: *Follow one of the rough trails around the Burdekin River & Fletcher Creek. These peaceful walks allow visitors to explore the basalt flows on the park *Hike to Mt Keelbottom (should only be undertaken by well-equipped, experienced bushwalkers) *Use the wood barbecues at Fletchers Creek *Fishing is not permitted in Fletcher or Lolworth creeks *Bush camping
Getting There: *The park is 42km north of Charters Towers *Access is via the Gregory Development Road (Lynd Highway). From the south, turn right on to an unsealed vehicle track at Fletcher Creek Crossing (camping area) & travel a further 2.5km along this track to the park entrance *Access along the unsealed section of road to the campground is recommended for 4WD vehicles only. The road is closed during wet periods, which may occur between November and February *Check with RACQ for road conditions and the Bureau of Meteorology for updated weather reports *Certain areas of the former Dalrymple township are privately owned. Public access is not permitted in these areas. Please observe and respect "Private Property" signs

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Gregory Development Road
north of Charters Towers QLD

Getting There*The park is 42km north of Charters Towers *Access is via the Gregory Development Road (Lynd Highway). From the south, turn right on to an unsealed vehicle track at Fletcher Creek Crossing (camping area) & travel a further 2.5km along this track to the park entrance *Access along the unsealed section of road to the campground is recommended for 4WD vehicles only. The road is closed during wet periods, which may occur between November and February *Check with RACQ for road conditions and the Bureau of Meteorology for updated weather reports *Certain areas of the former Dalrymple township are privately owned. Public access is not permitted in these areas. Please observe and respect "Private Property" signs