Davies Creek National Park
Davies Creek National Park is in Far North Queensland, Australia, 1,392 km northwest of Brisbane, 20 km south west of Cairns. The park is located on the Atherton Tableland within the Barron River water catchment. It lies within the Einasleigh Uplands and Wet Tropics of Queensland bioregions.[1]
| Davies Creek National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Waterfall in the national park, 2004 | |
  Davies Creek National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mareeba |
| Coordinates | 17°00′35″S 145°34′54″E |
| Established | 1971 |
| Area | 4.86 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Davies Creek National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
It is picturesque with its granite outcrops, the Davies Creek Falls and open eucalypt woodland. Davies Creek raises in the Lamb Range and eventually flows into the Barron River. The park is important as a preserve of the northern bettong, an endangered species. A total of five rare or threatened species have been identified in the park.[1]
Access
The park can be reached on the Kennedy Highway 21 km southwest of Kuranda.
Facilities
There is a picnic area beside the creek with toilets available. The water of the creek must be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking it. There is a two km walking trail upstream that leads to the base of Davies Creek Falls.
Camping is permitted. Permits must be obtained and fees paid before arrival.[2]
See also
References
- "Davies Creek National Park". Wetlandinfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- "Davies Creek National Park and Dinden National Park". Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.