Nearest town or city Mundubbera Established 1964 | Area 3.9 kmĀ² | |
Managing authorities Website Auburn River National Park See also Protected areas of Queensland Address Hawkwood QLD 4626, Australia Management Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Similar Coalstoun Lakes National, Blackwood National Park, Mount Colosseum National, Bendidee National Park, Brampton Islands National |
Auburn river national park trip 2015
Auburn River is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 277 km northwest of Brisbane. The park is located on the Auburn River, a tributary of the Burnett River, south-west of Mundubbera.
Contents
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.
Camping at 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