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Outback Education Handbook PDF - Tourism Queensland

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Natural <strong>Outback</strong><br />

The bioregions of <strong>Queensland</strong>’s <strong>Outback</strong> support an<br />

innumerable array of wildlife, including unique or threatened<br />

species. The red sands of the Simpson Desert come alive as<br />

small nocturnal animals emerge from their daytime retreats<br />

to search for food in the cool night. Native and migratory<br />

birds flock to the billabongs and wetlands of the Channel<br />

Country in the hope of ready food supplies and the riparian<br />

tracts that fringe the inland rivers and streams act as safe<br />

havens for thousands of water and land-based creatures.<br />

<strong>Queensland</strong>’s <strong>Outback</strong> is acknowledged worldwide for<br />

its many protected areas and offers visitors unrivalled<br />

experiences of its native environment.<br />

20<br />

Artesian Basin<br />

Liquid gold - lucky country...................................................054<br />

21<br />

Bilbies<br />

Greater bilby fights the odds................................................056<br />

22<br />

Bioregions of Mid West <strong>Queensland</strong><br />

<strong>Outback</strong> bioregions home to rare species............................058<br />

23<br />

Diamantina<br />

History and mystery of <strong>Queensland</strong>’s<br />

great Channel Country.........................................................060<br />

24<br />

Mining<br />

<strong>Outback</strong> mining a shining example of a rich land..................062<br />

OCKHAMPTON<br />

96<br />

GLADSTONE<br />

25<br />

26<br />

Opal Mining<br />

Fiery stone melts many hearts..............................................064<br />

Porcupine Gorge<br />

Ancient gorge forged through the wind and rain...................066<br />

BILOELA<br />

BANANA<br />

MIRIAM VALE<br />

27<br />

<strong>Queensland</strong> Power<br />

Thargomindah powers on....................................................068<br />

TAROOM<br />

THEODORE<br />

MONTO<br />

EIDSVOLD<br />

GIN GIN<br />

GAYNDAH<br />

MUNDUBBERA<br />

BUNDABERG<br />

CHILDERS<br />

MARYBOROUGH<br />

28<br />

29<br />

Riparian Habitats<br />

Rare beauty inspired by riparian eco-systems......................070<br />

Simpson Desert National Park<br />

A vast burnt land that beats with life and wonder.................072<br />

GYMPIE<br />

MILES<br />

CHINCHILLA<br />

KINGAROY<br />

NAMBOUR<br />

127<br />

129<br />

113<br />

MOONIE<br />

DALBY<br />

84<br />

OAKEY<br />

PITTSWORTH<br />

TOOWOOMBA 122<br />

IPSWICH<br />

BRISBANE<br />

97<br />

MILMERRAN<br />

WARWICK<br />

TWEED HEADS<br />

INGLEWOOD<br />

OONDIWINDI<br />

123<br />

TEXAS<br />

TENTERFIELD<br />

LISMORE<br />

BALLINA<br />

<strong>Queensland</strong>’s <strong>Outback</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> | Natural <strong>Outback</strong> 053<br />

GRAFTON

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