European settlement of the area was established by the 1840s and mining for alluvial gold had begun by the late 1850s. Substantial finds in the late 1860s began a gold rush which lasted several years. Relics of settlement history can be seen mostly in the eastern section of the park
Flora & FaunaArboreal mammals and tree-nesting birds live in the open forests. Rainbow bee-eaters nest in the granite soils and wedge-tailed eagles among the granite tors. Kangaroos and wallabies browse the native grasslands. Areas with shrubby understorey and abundant ground litter give shelter to many ground-dwelling animals such as the yellow-footed antechinus. Some 130 bird species have also been recorded.
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Site Description National Park
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Site Facilities BBQ Area, Camping Ground, Picnic Area, Public Toilets
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Attractions Caves, Lookout
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Activities Animal Viewing, Camping, Walking
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Displays Native Wildlife
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