Kroombit Tops National Park
Protected area in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kroombit Tops is a national park in Central Queensland, Australia.[1] It is between Monto and Calliope. It is two parts. The largest part is within the localities of Tablelands, Valentine Plains, Cania and Boyne Valley, while the smaller part is in the locality of Mount Alma.[2] It is 399 km northwest of Brisbane. Cania Gorge National Park is located approximately 25 km to the south.
Kroombit Tops National Park Queensland | |
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Nearest town or city | Biloela |
Coordinates | 24°24′03″S 150°57′30″E |
Established | 1974 |
Area | 74.6 km2 (28.8 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
Website | Kroombit Tops National Park |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
In February 1945, an American Liberator Bomber, "Beautiful Betsy", crashed into what is now Kroombit Tops National Park.[3] The wreckage was discovered on 2 August 1994.[3]
Recreational activities conducted in the park include birdwatching, off-road driving and bushwalking.[4] Camping is permitted.