Central Queensland Sandstone Belt parks visitor guide (PDF, 4.0M)

Be safe
Be aware of potential dangers and take
care of yourself.
• Drive carefully at all times. Dirt roads
may have gutters, washouts or loose
edges (especially after heavy rain).
Check local road conditions before
visiting particular parks.
• Stay with your vehicle if it breaks
down—a vehicle is much easier to find
than a person.
• Watch your step. Always take care near
cliff edges—sandstone can crumble.
Supervise children at all times.
• Never jump or dive into a waterhole.
It may be shallow or hide submerged
objects.
• Wear protective clothing. Put on a hat,
sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt and
sturdy footwear (not thongs).
• Be aware of your surroundings at
all times and be on the lookout for
animals and insects that could scratch,
sting or bite.
Take care
of the parks
Everything in national and conservation
parks is protected, including plants,
animals and heritage sites and artefacts.
Please appreciate, respect and care for
the outstanding natural and cultural
values of these parks by leaving things
as you find them. By following these
guidelines you can help to protect parks
for the future.
• Leave your pets at home. Domestic
animals are not allowed onto national
parks or conservation parks.
• Never feed or leave food for wildlife.
Human food can harm wildlife and
cause some animals to become
aggressive.
• Stay on track. Do not cut corners or
create new tracks.
• Use toilet facilities where provided.
Where toilet facilities are not provided
bury toilet waste 15 cm deep and at
least 150 m from watercourses.
• Never contaminate water. Take water
at least 50 m away to wash with
detergents, soap or shampoo.
• Take rubbish home with you. Bins
are not provided. Pack food away
immediately after meals and secure
rubbish in sealed containers to avoid
attracting insects and larger animals.
Do not bury rubbish—dingoes or other
animals will dig it up.
• Do not use generators, engine-driven
compressors or chainsaws.
• Dismantle any firearms or other
weapons. Pack them away as they
cannot be used in protected areas.
Drinking water
Treat water obtained from
all sources, including taps,
creeks and lakes. Boil water
for 10 minutes or use
sterilisation tablets.
For further
information
Visit .
Go to ‘Park alerts’ for the latest
information on access, closures
and conditions.
Or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
Mobile phone charges may apply.
For information on road conditions,
contact the RACQ (Royal Automobile Club
of Queensland) at
(search ‘road conditions’) or phone
1300 130 595 for 24-hour road reports.
See also Traffic and Travel Information
at
Tourism information
The following information centres have
park information.
Central Highlands Regional Council
Phone: 1300 242 686
Email:
Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre
Warrego Highway, Chinchilla Qld 4413
Phone: (07) 4668 9564
Email:
Emerald Visitor Information Centre
Clermont Street, Emerald Qld 4720
Phone: (07) 4982 4142
Email:
Injune Visitor Information Centre
32 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4454
Phone: (07) 4626 0503
Miles Visitor Information Centre
141 Murilla Street, Miles Qld 4415
Phone: (07) 4627 2330
Email:
Front cover (background photo):
Sandstone cliffs and eucalypt
woodland, Expedition National
Park. Photo: Robert Ashdown,
NPRSR.
Front cover (insets):
Pink star flower Calytrix sp.
Sandstone image: Carnarvon fan
palms, Carnarvon Gorge.
Photo: NPRSR.
Back cover (background
photo): Marlong Plain,
Mount Moffatt
All photos (unless otherwise
credited): Robert Ashdown,
NPRSR.
Mitchell Visitor Information Centre
2 Cambridge Street, Mitchell Qld 4465
Phone: (07) 4624 6923
Email:
Roma Visitor Information Centre
2 Riggers Road, Roma Qld 4455
Phone: (07) 4622 8676
Springsure Information Centre
Gregory Highway, Springsure Qld 4722
Phone: (07) 4984 1961
In an emergency
call Triple Zero (000)
Moss Garden, Carnarvon Gorge
Taroom Visitor Information Centre
17 Kelman Street, Taroom Qld 4420
Phone: (07) 4638 6113
Email:
• If you cannot reach 000 from a mobile, try 112.
• If deaf or speech or hearing impaired, call 106
using a text phone.
• Advise the location and nature of
the emergency.
• Stay on the phone until advised to hang up.
©State of Queensland 2012.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service,
Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing.
BP1666 May 2012
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