Outback Education Handbook PDF - Tourism Queensland
Outback Education Handbook PDF - Tourism Queensland
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 />
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Artesian Basin<br />
Liquid gold - lucky country...................................................054<br />
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Bilbies<br />
Greater bilby fights the odds................................................056<br />
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Bioregions of Mid West <strong>Queensland</strong><br />
<strong>Outback</strong> bioregions home to rare species............................058<br />
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Diamantina<br />
History and mystery of <strong>Queensland</strong>’s<br />
great Channel Country.........................................................060<br />
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Mining<br />
<strong>Outback</strong> mining a shining example of a rich land..................062<br />
OCKHAMPTON<br />
96<br />
GLADSTONE<br />
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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 />
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<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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