Dularcha National Park
| Dularcha National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
 Rail tunnel, Dularcha National Park, May 2017 | |
  Dularcha National Park | |
| Coordinates | 26°46′36″S 152°57′40″E / 26.77667°S 152.96111°E |
| Established | 1921 |
| Area | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Dularcha National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Dularcha is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 78 km north of Brisbane. The park occupies a north east portion of Landsborough. It is bisected by the North Coast railway line. The park covers an area of 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi).[1] It lies within the Mooloolah River water catchment area of the South East Queensland bioregion.[2]
The park features the heritage-listed Dularcha railway tunnel which was built in 1891.[3] The park was initially declared so as to ensure rail passengers were provided a decent view of Queensland's forest. Use of the tunnel halted in 1932 when the line was moved to the east.[1] The tunnel now serves as a seasonal lodge for a variety of small bats, including large-footed myotis.[4] The park was extended in 2010 when Mooloolah Forest Reserve was added to the national park.[1]
The park contains a riverine wetland covering 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi).[2] A total of nine rare of threatened species have been identified within the park.[2]
Dularcha National Park has a mild subtropical climate.[5]
Facilities
The only facilities provided are trails.[3] Birdwatching, horse-riding, bush-walking and bike-riding are the main recreational activities in Dularcha. Camping is not permitted within the park. Domestic animals (with the exception of horses), fires, motorbikes and vehicles are banned.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Nature, culture and history". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Dularcha National Park". WetlandInfo. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "About Dularcha". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "About | Dularcha National Park". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Visiting Dularcha safely".