Amamoor Forest Reserve
| Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
The Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve is a riverine rainforest near the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.[1] The forest is composed of subtropical vegetation dominated by stands of Melia azedarach (white cedar), Toona ciliata (red cedar), Araucaria cunninghamii (hoop pine) and A. bidwillii (Bunya pine). The Amamoor creek within the reserve is noted as a habitat for the platypus and several species of endangered frogs.[2] The park station is located on Amamoor Creek Road about 180 kilometers north of the state capital of Brisbane and 20 kilometres southwest of the town of Gympie.[1]
Visitor Facilities
The QPWS operates two camping areas in the forest reserve, both of which are situated on Amamoor Creek.
Amamoor Creek Camping Area is the larger and more spacious of the two and is the location of the annual Gympie Music Muster.
Cedar Grove Camping Area is quite smaller, yet it still provides a large open area for large groups of campers.
The Amama Day-Use Area provides picnickers with a pleasant well facilitated area to enjoy the diverse features of the forest and Amamoor Creek. Camping is not permitted at Amama.
Walking Track
Walks from Amama Day-Use Area
Amama Walk (Class 4)
Distance: 1.5km
Time: Allow 40 minutes
Walks from Cedar Grove Camping Area
Rainforest Walk (Class 3)
Distance: 1km
Time: Allow 30 minutes
Cedar Grove Hiking Trail (Class 4)
Distance: 4.6km
Time: Allow 2-3 hours
Walks from Amamoor Creek Camping Area
Amamoor Creek Hiking Trail (Class 4)
Distance: 2.5km
Time: Allow 1 hour
See also
References
- ^ a b "Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve". Environment and Resource Management. State of Queensland. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ "About Amamoor". Environment and Resource Management. State of Queensland. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
External links
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