Mount Aberdeen National Park
Facts and practical information
Mount Aberdeen is a national park in North Queensland, Australia, 961 km northwest of Brisbane, and 40 km south-west of Bowen. The Park is in 2 sections; the Mount Aberdeen section of 1840ha dedicated in 1952, and the Highlanders Bonnet section of 1370ha dedicated in 1967. The Park has no direct public access road or public facilities. Both Mount Aberdeen and Highlander's Bonnet are composed of granite, with Mount Aberdeen summit reaching 901 m and Highlander's Bonnet 624 m. ()
Queensland
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Wildlife
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Koala ("Bear")
The koala, often mistakenly referred to as the koala bear, is a herbivorous marsupial endemic to Australia. It is the sole extant species of the Phascolarctidae family. You'll find koalas inhabiting the coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, particularly in...
Mammals
Northern quoll
The northern quoll, commonly referred to as the northern native cat, is a small, carnivorous marsupial native to Australia. Belonging to the Dasyuridae family, it is often considered the most distinctive among Australian quolls.
Mammals
Eastern grey kangaroo
The eastern grey kangaroo, scientifically known as Macropus giganteus, is a marsupial native to the eastern third of Australia. It is also commonly referred to as the great grey kangaroo or the forester kangaroo. While a large male eastern grey kangaroo can weigh...
Mammals
Wallaroo, Euro, Hill Kangaroo
The common wallaroo, also known as the euro or hill wallaroo, is a species of macropod that is typically nocturnal and prefers a solitary lifestyle. One of their distinctive traits is the loud hissing sound they produce.
Mammals
Unadorned Rock Wallaby
The unadorned rock-wallaby is a distinctive species of rock-wallaby native to northeastern Queensland, Australia. Its lighter coloration, which gives it the name "unadorned" distinguishes it from other species. These wallabies are found in scattered populations along...
Mammals
Queensland