Girringun National Park, Nature reserve in Queensland, Australia
Girringun National Park is a nature reserve in northern Queensland with rainforests, eucalypt woodlands, granite mountains, and deep valleys filled with rivers. The land divides into six sections: Blencoe Falls, Dalrymple Gap Track, Mount Fox, Princess Hills, Wairuna, and Wallaman, each with its own access points.
The area became known in the 1850s through George Dalrymple's expedition, which built a route to connect inland regions with Queensland's coast. This Dalrymple Track is still used today and remains an important access to the park's remote sections.
The land is home to the Warrgamay, Warungnu, and Girramay peoples, who maintain their connection to this place through sacred sites. These locations remain important to the communities today and shape how the park is experienced.
Each of the six zones has different conditions and access requirements, so planning ahead is necessary before visiting. The sections can be explored individually and require varying amounts of time and preparation depending on your chosen route.
Mount Fox within the park contains a dormant volcanic cone formed about 100,000 years ago by a major eruption. This geological feature makes it a rare sight in the Australian landscape and gives visitors a glimpse of the region's deep past.
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