Minerva Hills National Park

The Minerva Hills spread across 27.90 square kilometers of land containing volcanic formations, sheltered gorges, sheer cliffs, and open woodlands at 470 meters elevation.

The geological structures of the park emerged from Oligocene hot spot volcanism between 34 and 27.5 million years ago as part of the Cosgrove Hot Spot track.

The land holds significance for Indigenous Australian communities who maintained deep connections with this territory through generations of traditional practices.

Four designated lookout points and a picnic area welcome visitors throughout the year, though camping remains prohibited within the park boundaries.

The park contains two distinct volcanic sequences: a lower series of mafic lavas and an upper layer of mixed mafic and felsic volcanic materials.

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: March 4, 2025 21:51