Kirrama National Park
Kirrama National Park is a national park in Minnamoolka, Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, Australia. The park protects rugged mountain landscapes, lush tropical rainforest and open eucalypt forests.
| Kirrama National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Kirrama National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mount Garnet |
| Coordinates | 18°27′12″S 144°56′59″E |
| Established | 2006 |
| Area | 75.80 km2 (29.3 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Kirrama National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
It forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The park lies with the water catchment area of the Burdekin River. There are a diverse range of plants and animals found in the area.
Access
Access to the park is provided by the Kennedy Development Road south of Mount Garnet.[1] In 2011, access to the park was restricted when Kirrama Range Road was closed.[2] The historic gravel track and numerous bridges were damaged by floods after Cyclone Yasi crossed the coast.
Facilities
There are no facilities in the park except for the Society Flat rainforest walk which consists of a 720 m long circuit.[1] Camping is not permitted within the park.[1]
References
- "About Kirrama". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- Sam Davis (26 August 2011). "Coastal link road closed". ABC Far North Queensland. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 August 2014.