Blackall Range
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| Blackall Range | |
| Range | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| Period | Oligocene |
The Blackall Range is a mountain range in South East Queensland. The first European explorer in the area was Ludwig Leichhardt.[1] It was named after Samuel Blackall, the second Governor of Queensland.
The Blackall Range dominates the hinterland area of the Sunshine Coast, west of Nambour. Maleny, Mapleton, Montville and Flaxton are the main settlements located on the range. The Stanley River rises from the southern slopes. Baroon Pocket Dam is a reservoir on Obi Obi Creek which drains the north west slopes of the range.
Mary Cairncross Reserve marks the site of the first settler's house on the Blackall Range. Curramore Sanctuary, Mapleton Falls National Park and Kondalilla National Park are also located on the range. Numerous lookouts on the range provide excellent views towards the coast. One of the best is located at Howells Knob, a mountain which rises 561 m above sea level.[2] With its spectacular views, natural beauty and an established tourist industry providing accommodation, restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops, the Blackall Range is a popular tourist destination.
Rich timber resources in the area attracted timber-cutters in 1860s.[3] The last logging on the range occurred in 1939.
Recent moves by community groups with the support of the Queensland Government succeeded in recognising the range with iconic status, meaning the area is given greater environmental protection.[4] In mid 2008 iconic status was confirmed, making the Blackall Range the third such declaration in Queensland after Noosa and Port Douglas.[5]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Maleny". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Digital. http://www.smh.com.au/news/Queensland/Maleny/2005/02/17/1108500203532.html. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ "Guide to Maleny in Queensland". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Digital. http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-factsheet/maleny--places-to-see-20081125-6gtj.html. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ^ Queensland Environmental Protection Agency (2000). Heritage Trails of the Great South East. State of Queensland. pp. 130. ISBN 0-7345-1008-X.
- ^ "Blackall Range push for iconic status". http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/mar/20/blackall-range-push-iconic-status/. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Alan Lander (20 June 2008). "Blackall Range achieves iconic status". Sunshine Coast News. APN News & Media Ltd. http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2008/06/20/blackall-range-achieves-iconic-status/. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
