Mt Scoria Conservation Park

Australia: The Land Where Time Began

Mt Scoria Conservation Park

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Rising 150m above the cultivated plains, Mt Scoria is a striking local landmark protected in Mt Scoria National Park. Formed by volcanic activity 20–26 million years ago, this volcanic plug features many-sided basalt columns.

This small park in Queensland’s Brigalow belt contains open woodlands with poplar gums, Moreton Bay ash, forest red gums and silver-leaved ironbarks and small patches of brigalow. An open semi-evergreen vine thicket growing on rocky slopes towards the summit and around the base of the mountain is a relict of much wetter times. This vegetation is now uncommon in central eastern Queensland.

Mt Scoria is part of the traditional lands of the Gangulu people.

Exploring Mt Scoria

Have a bush picnic. Picnic shelters, tables, toilets, tank water, wood barbecues and bins are provided. Go birdwatching or simply enjoy the local wildlife.

Please do not strike the basalt columns as this can cause substantial damage. Camping is not allowed in the park.