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    #qldparks has crowned Minerva Hills 'National Park #qldparks has crowned Minerva Hills 'National Park of the Month' ๐Ÿ‘‘

Formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, spectacular jagged peaks dominate today's landscape.

๐Ÿšธ 4 lookouts, including Skyline, which is reached by an easy 1.6km return walk

๐Ÿšด Roads are suitable for 4WDs and high-clearance vehicles only. Alternatively, park at the entrance and take your mountain bike for a spin.

๐Ÿšซ No camping

๐Ÿ“ธ @wanderstories 

#explorecqh #minervahills #springsure #cqhighlands  #visitcapricorn #lookouts #hiking #walkingtrail #easywalk #mountainbike  #daytrip #view #volcanic #parkofthemonth #cqhighlands #visitqueensland #thisisqueensland #roadtrip #travel #australia #seeaustralia #outbackqueensland #nature #ruralqueensland #wheretonext #discoverqueensland #downundertourism #seequeensland #discoverqld #outback
    #NAIDOC2022 is the ideal time to tell you about th #NAIDOC2022 is the ideal time to tell you about this special part of the Central Queensland Highlands.

Cathedral Cave is a spectacular cultural site in Carnarvon Gorge National Park.

The overhang sheltered Aboriginal people for thousands of years and their paintings, stencils and engravings can still be seen today.

National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’šโœŠ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“ Cathedral Cave is 9.1km along the Main Gorge track from the Carnarvon Gorge visitor area.

๐Ÿ“ธ @thewanderfullywild 

#explorecqh #naidoc2022 #naidocweek #getupstandupshowup #qldparks #visitcapricorn
    Are we there yet?! โฐ Our list of fun family ide Are we there yet?! โฐ

Our list of fun family ideas will help you keep the kids busy in the last week of QLD's school holidays.

๐Ÿ”Ž Find it on page 50 of #cqhighlands Visitor Guide in our bio link.

It includes:
1๏ธโƒฃ Fossicking and venturing underground at the Sapphire Gemfields
2๏ธโƒฃ Wildlife spotting and walking at Blackdown Tableland
3๏ธโƒฃ Discovering the wonders of science at Emerald's @outbackxp 

๐Ÿ“ @miners.h 

#explorecqh
    Emerald Botanic Gardens is looking blooming beauti Emerald Botanic Gardens is looking blooming beautiful ๐Ÿ’ this time of year!

The gardens span across 40+ hectares so take your pick from 3 entry points:

๐ŸŸช Capricorn Highway. The main entrance and a good place to start if you want a walk or bike ride.

๐ŸŸฆ Opal Street. This is where you'll find the epic playground. Also the meeting point for Emerald parkrun every Saturday morning.

๐ŸŸฉ Rifle Range Road. Easy access to the park's windmill, Celestial Gardens, Federation Pillars and more.

#explorecqh
    We're not ones to play favourites but if we had to We're not ones to play favourites but if we had to choose, Wards Canyon would definitely be high on the list โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ“ Find this side gorge 270 metres off the main walking track in #carnarvongorge National Park.

๐Ÿ“ธ @thewanderfullywild 

#explorecqh
    Sun setting on another beautiful winterโ€™s day in Sun setting on another beautiful winterโ€™s day in Central Queensland Highlands

๐Ÿ“ธ Paul Thompson

#explorecqh #visitcapricorn #outbackqld #visitqueensland #seeaustralia #sunset #roadtrip #sundown #winter #nature #aussieroadtrip #roadtrip #queensland #centralqueensland
    CQH's Minion family is all set for another Maroons CQH's Minion family is all set for another Maroons Origin win tomorrow night ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿˆ

๐Ÿ“ Find 'Minion Mountain' along the Capricorn Highway between Blackwater and Comet.

#explorecqh #gothemaroons #queenslander #upthemightymaroons๐Ÿ’ฏโœŠ #stateoforigin #stateoforigin2022 #origin #minion #minionslove #visitcapricorn #cometqld #blackwaterqld #tropicofcapricorn #roadtrip #roadsideattraction #ispywithmylileye #queensland #thisisqueensland #lovequeensland
    You can tell from these shots that Blackdown Table You can tell from these shots that Blackdown Tableland holds a special place in this photographer's โค๏ธ

@mitchellburns_ recently returned to his favourite parts of the national park where he used to spend time honing his craft.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full trip down memory lane on Mitchell's YouTube channel via his bio link

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    We don't like to brag ๐Ÿ˜† but #cqhighlands is abo We don't like to brag ๐Ÿ˜† but #cqhighlands is about to become a TV star ๐Ÿ’…
 
@tasteofaustraliahq with @hayden_quinn visits our region this Sunday at 4:30pm on @channel10au, including stops at:
 
๐Ÿ”ธ Carnarvon Gorge
๐Ÿ”ธ Lake Maraboon
๐Ÿ”ธ Emerald
๐Ÿ”ธ Comet
 
@visitcapricorn @boomtownpictures @breezeholidayparks @barhgrazing Costa @2ph_farms @cqruraltraders @likemumusedtomakecq
 
#explorecqh #TAHQ #tasteofaustraliaHQ
    "So much fun exploring the narrow side gorges alon "So much fun exploring the narrow side gorges along Mickey Creek at Carnarvon Gorge. This track gives full ๐ŸŽž Indiana Jones vibes ๐Ÿฟ" 

- ๐Ÿ“ธ @kate_duffy 

 ๐Ÿ“ Carnarvon Gorge National Park

#ExploreCQH #carnarvongorge #carnarvongorgenationalpark #qldparks #visitcapricorn #outbackqueenslandโ˜€๏ธ #thisisqueensland #seequeensland #visitqueensland #greatinlandway #outbackoasis #adventure #aussieadventure #hiking๐Ÿ‘ฃ #hikingtrail #natureisart #justlikehollywood #justlikethemovies
    ๐ŸšŽ Location! Location! ๐Ÿš It's the best vantag ๐ŸšŽ Location! Location! ๐Ÿš It's the best vantage point to see Virgin Rock so it's no wonder Springsure's Lions Park is a hot spot for RV travellers over winter.

๐Ÿšป toilets
๐Ÿ”ฅ camp fires permitted
๐Ÿถ pets permitted
๐Ÿฝ picnic facilities

๐Ÿ“ธ @photobohemian 

#ExploreCQH #greatinlandway #springsureqld #virginrock #minervahills  #visitcapricorn #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland๐Ÿ˜Ž #rvtravel #rvlife #caravanlife #caravanqld #rvstop #aussieroadtrip #roadtrip #petfriendly #camping #selfsufficientcamping #reststop #seeaustralia
    Lake Maraboon is famous for its sunsets but here's Lake Maraboon is famous for its sunsets but here's proof early risers are treated to magical views too ๐Ÿ˜

Fun fact: While the water is called Lake Maraboon, meaning โ€˜where the black duck flyโ€™, the wall and spillway is called Fairbairn Dam, which recently celebrated its 50th birthday

๐Ÿ“ธ @paulwilliamson63 

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