Glass House Mountains National Park, National park in Queensland, Australia
The Glass House Mountains National Park showcases rugged volcanic peaks that emerge dramatically from the surrounding landscape.
These mountains hold great significance for the local Aboriginal people and are recognized as a traditional meeting place.
Named by explorer Captain James Cook in 1770, the mountains' appearance reminded him of the glass furnaces in his native Yorkshire.
The park offers a variety of walking tracks, picnic areas, and lookouts for visitors.
The park features a diverse range of habitats from eucalypt forests to coastal heathland, home to many rare and threatened species.
Location: Sunshine Coast Regional
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