Minerva Hills National Park

Minerva Hills is a national park featuring volcanic peaks in Central Queensland with a mix of steep cliffs, sheltered gorges, and open woodlands across its terrain. The landscape rises to about 470 meters elevation and combines different layers of rock formations.

The geological formations developed between 34 and 27.5 million years ago from volcanic activity related to the Cosgrove Hot Spot. This ancient volcanic period shaped the distinctive rock layers that define the landscape today.

The land holds deep meaning for Indigenous Australian communities whose ancestors practiced traditional ways of life here for countless generations. This connection to the landscape remains an important part of local identity today.

Four designated lookout points throughout the park offer views of the landscape, and a picnic area provides a place to rest. Camping is not allowed within the park, so plan your visit as a day trip and bring what you need for the day.

The park displays two distinct volcanic rock sequences: a lower layer of darker volcanic rock and an upper layer with a mix of different volcanic materials. This layering reveals two separate volcanic events that occurred at different times.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1994

Elevation above the sea: 470 m

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/minerva-hills

GPS coordinates: -24.08056,148.06417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43