Narrien Range National Park, Nature reserve in Isaac Region, Australia
Narrien Range National Park is a 74.6 km² national park in the Fitzroy region of Queensland, about 370 km west of Rockhampton. It protects the middle of a north–south hill chain 13 km long, rising to Mount Campoven at 759 m above the surrounding cleared plains. There are no visitor facilities in the park.
The reserve was established in 1999 to protect the local ecosystems of the region from human exploitation. The decision to protect this landscape followed growing efforts to preserve Queensland's natural areas.
The park protects six plant and animal communities of the Brigalow Belt North bioregion that have survived largely unchanged, including lancewood (Acacia shirleyi) and bendee (Acacia catenulata) scrub and open woodland of blackbutt (Eucalyptus cambageana) and mountain yapunyah (Eucalyptus thozetiana) over brigalow (Acacia harpophylla).
The park lies northwest of Brisbane and is best explored during day visits when weather is dry and comfortable. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear for the walking trails and bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Mount Campoven rises to 759 metres, the highest point of the Narrien Range, which runs 13 kilometres north to south and stands out visibly from the surrounding flatland. The park protects six plant and animal communities of the Brigalow Belt North bioregion, including lancewood and bendee scrub and open woodland of blackbutt, mountain yapunyah and brigalow.
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