The Palms National Park Explained

Type:protected
The Palms National Park
State:qld
Iucn Category:II
Coordinates:-26.9347°N 151.8786°W
Relief:yes
Nearest Town Or City:Cooyar, Queensland
Area:12.41NaN1
Established:1950
Managing Authorities:Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Url:www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/palms/index.html

The Palms is a small national park with two sections, one in Cooyar and the other in Kooralgin, both in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] [2] The main feature of the park is spring-fed gully filled with piccabeen palms.[3] Strangler figs, bunya pines and hoop pines also predominate.[3]

History

The 12.4 ha park was proclaimed in 1950.

Attractions

The birdlife in the park is prolific.

No camping is allowed in the park but picnics and bushwalks are catered for.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 26 January 2024.
  2. Web site: 2009-10-22 . The Palms National Park . 2024-01-26 . Parks and forests . Queensland Government . en-AU.
  3. Book: Explore Queensland's National Parks . 2008 . Explore Australia Publishing . Prahran, Victoria . 978-1-74117-245-4 . 51 .