Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve Explained

Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve is a scenic bushland reserve situated near the small town of Bouldercombe, near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, Australia.^[1] The gorge cuts into the Razorback Range and Crocodile Creek runs along the gorge floor.

Originally called Crocodile Creek the area saw a small gold rush during the late 19th century. Today, gold is still mined in Bouldercombe, but only by amateurs. The mine still has a wide variety of gold alloys, and is a particularly good spot for alluvial.

The total area of the reserve is 39.6 km².^[2]

Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve terrain is located at an estimated elevation of 377 metres above sea level.^[3]

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland

References

-23.5977°N 150.482°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast. Parks and forests. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. 24 March 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140215061621/http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/pdf/rocky-capcoast-vg.pdf. 15 February 2014.
2. Web site: Science. jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporateName=Department of Environment and. Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve — facts and maps. 2022-02-04. wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au. en-AU.
3. Web site: Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve reserve, Queensland, Australia. 2022-02-04. au.geoview.info.