Mount Binga National Park Explained

Type:protected
Mount Binga National Park
State:qld
Iucn Category:II
Nearest Town Or City:Cooyar
Area:1066.7ha
Established:2006
Managing Authorities:Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Coordinates:-27.0406°N 151.9483°W

Mount Binga National Park is a national park at Mount Binga in the Toowoomba Region of the Darling Downs region in southern Queensland, Australia. The park lies within the catchment area of Emu Creek, a tributary of the Brisbane River and belongs to the South East Queensland bioregion.[1]

Mount Binga National Park was established in 2006 to conserve the natural and scenic values of the area.[2] The park was originally part of Mount Binga State Forest which still exists adjacent to the national park.

The landscape is flat with some undulations and contains a wide range of vegetation types.[2] Araucarian vine forest predominate. Five endangered species have been recorded in the park, including the endangered spotted gum.[2] Bird species found at Mount Binga include the black-breasted buttonquail, black-faced monarch, rainbow bee-eater and rufous fantail.[2]

Facilities

There are no visitor facilities.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mount Binga National Park . WetlandInfo . Department of Environment and Heritage Protection . 29 August 2014 .
  2. Web site: Mount Binga National Park Management Statement 2013 . Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing . 29 August 2014 .