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	Brisbane (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Brisbane Ranges National Park - a NP west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
		Brisbane Water National Park - a NP north of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
		Sir Thomas Brisbane (1773-1860) - Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825 after whom Queensland's eminent city Brisbane is named.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brisbane_(disambiguation) (177 words)

	Brisbane Ranges National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Brisbane Ranges National Park is a national park in Anakie, Victoria, Australia, 59 km west of Melbourne.
		The park covers part of the Brisbane Ranges, an area of hills of moderate elevation.
		The park features a number of walking tracks, of which the walk through Anakie Gorge is the most popular.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brisbane_Ranges_National_Park (95 words)

	Walkabout - Steiglitz
		National Parks took control of the building in 1977 as the first stage of a general preservation effort.
		The National Parks Service took control of the courthouse in 1977 and has since bought up all of the land on which Steiglitz stood, preserving the relics that remain.
		Rather than using the site to recreate a contemporary gold town, as at Sovereign Hill (see entry on Ballarat), Steiglitz Historic Park was conceived as a complimentary example of what happens when the gold runs out and there is nothing else to keep the population.
	www.walkabout.com.au /smh/locations/VICSteiglitz.shtml (614 words)

	The Great Ocean Road, Victoria travel guide-Australian Tourism Net
		Between Geelong and Bacchus Marsh is the Brisbane Ranges National Park which is famous for its wildflowers and popular with bird-watchers.
		This area is filled with well-preserved reminders of the region's history, including the old mining town of Steiglitz which is located in the Brisbane Ranges and is now a historic park.
		Cape Bridgewater From Portland the road continues west and runs parallel with the coastline, passing close by several National Parks.
	www.atn.com.au /vic/west/parks-d.htm (516 words)

	Walkabout - Anakie
		Brisbane Ranges National Park (7718 ha), to the north of Anakie, is noted for its extensive native flora.
		The Brisbane Ranges were elevated above the Werribee Plains by earth movements along the Rowsley Fault which developed some four million years ago.
		The park was established in 1973 with additions in 1979 and 1995.
	www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICAnakie.shtml (1241 words)

	VNPA Park management news & issues
		The VNPA has a policy advocating no wind turbines within 1 to 2 km of important parks and reserves protected under the National Parks Act and we believe a buffer of at least 1 km is appropriate for this proposal.
		Other material about parks, including protected areas, park management, indigenous involvement, history and development, exploitation and use can be found in the Parks section of this website.
		The park is not even shown on the main maps in the Pacific Hydro reports, eg figures 1 and 11.3.
	www.vnpa.org.au /whatsnew/parkmanagement.htm (2516 words)

	0303w.htm
		In accordance with the Rainforest Policy 1982, the size of Border Ranges National Park was greatly increased by the addition of Wiangarie, Roseberry and part of Mount Lindesay state forests under the Forestry Revocation and National Parks Reservation Act, 1983.
		Fauna The Border Ranges region is of outstanding international significance because of the overall diversity of the fauna and the intermingling of northern and southern biogeographic elements (Pianka and Schall, 1981; Archer and Fox, 1984).
		Conservation is the responsibility of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales), in the case of national parks and nature reserves, and of the Forestry Commission (New South Wales), in the case of Mount Nothofagus Flora Reserve.
	sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0303w.htm (2037 words)

	Highlights - Parks List
		Otway National Park is perfect for a wide variety of recreational and nature-based activities.
		Famous for the Twelve Apostles and historic shipwrecks, Port Campbell National Park contains the most significant areas of vegetation and fauna native to south-western Victoria.
		The 6120-hectare park stands at the western edge of the volcanic plains that stretch from Melbourne to Port Fairy, extending northwards to Hamilton and Ararat.
	www.greatoceanrd.org.au /highlights/parks/parks.asp (293 words)

	Border Ranges
		Together with the McPherson Ranges, the Springbrook Plateau and the Nightcap National Park, Border Ranges National Park forms part of the caldera of the Mount Warning shield volcano the largest caldera in the southern hemisphere.
		Border Ranges National Park appeals to naturalists, birdwatchers and geologists as well as bushwalkers with its spectacular views, pristine rainforests, waterfalls plunging into deep gorges, sparkling creeks, steep scarps and rugged ridges.
		Border Ranges National Park is 38 kilometres west of Murwillumbah, off the Murwillumbah-Kyogle Road or 36 kilometres north of Kyogle via Wiangaree on the Summerland Way.
	www.tropicalnsw.com.au /nationalparks/border.html (1713 words)

	Parks Victoria: Brisbane Ranges National Park page
		Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of Brisbane Ranges National Park has preserved plants that have long since vanished from the region, together with a correspondingly diverse bird population and the greatest density of koalas in Victoria.
		The Brisbane Ranges area is steep and rocky, but facilities at Anakie Gorge have been designed for accessibility.
		In 1973, 1132 ha were set aside as a National Park and enlarged to its present size of 7718 ha in 1995.
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=73 (724 words)

	Flinders Ranges and the Mid North, South Australia travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
		In the far north of the Flinders Ranges and west of Arkaroola, the Gammon Ranges National Park incorporates a rugged wilderness of mountains, gorges and inaccessible country.
		A major highlight of the Gammon Ranges National Park is Italowie Gorge, where near-perpendicular cliff faces of red quartzite compete with the red river gums growing along the bed of the creek.
		Maps of other walking trails throughout the Flinders Ranges can be obtained from National Parks and Wildlife Ranger Headquarters or from tourist information offices.
	www.atn.com.au /sa/south/parks-f.htm (808 words)

	(GC8C7C) The Cinnamon Transfer by gmj3191
		A traditional cache located about 100m off a dirt road through the Brisbane Ranges National Park
		Parks Victoria asked for it to be relocated as it encouraged people to leave the track through the gorge, and could have contributed to the spread of the Cinnamon Fungus which can cause serious die back among the native plants and trees.
		It is not near a parking area, you will need to park at the side of the road.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=35964 (583 words)

	Lamington National Park - EPA/QPWS
		The O’Reilly family established a guesthouse near the park in 1926 and founding members of the National Parks Association of Queensland built Binna Burra Lodge next to the park in the 1930s.
		Both the national park campground at Green Mountains and the private campground at Binna Burra have good facilities including toilets, hot showers and water supply.
		One of Queensland’s best-loved parks, Lamington is the core of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves Australia World Heritage Area along the Queensland-New South Wales border ranges.
	www.epa.qld.gov.au /projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=97 (573 words)

	Carnarvon National Park @ ExplorOz
		Carnarvon National Park is situated at the southern end of the "Central Highlands" region and is at the edge of Queenslands sandstone belt.
		The whole region south of Carnarvon National Park is cattle grazing country while broad acre farming is encroaching from the Springsure district to the north.
		Mt Moffatt is the southern most section of the Carnarvon National Park and is home to some of the most spectacular sandstone formations in Australia.
	www.exploroz.com /TrekNotes/OutbackQLD/Carnarvon_National_Park.asp (1604 words)

	ipedia.com: Melbourne Article
		The curiously-named National Gallery of Victoria (not to be confused with the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra), has recently been renovated, and hosts a world-class collection of art including both classical and contemporary pieces.
		The seat of government and the national capital remained in Melbourne until 9 May 1927 when the provisional Parliament House was opened in the new capital city of Canberra.
		Melbourne is built on the land of the Kulin nation, the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area.
	www.ipedia.com /melbourne.html (3081 words)

	AusEmade: Gawler Ranges National Park Information and Attractions, South Australia (SA), Australia
		The park abounds with wildflowers and was in fact the location where the Sturts Desert Pea was first sighted by Edward John Eyre in 1839 later to become the floral emblem of south Australia.
		This large park is home to 21 rare and endangered animal and plant species.
		Bush camping is available within the park please enquire with the park rangers for details.
	www.ausemade.com.au /sa/destination/g/gawler-ranges-national-park.htm (215 words)

	Melbourne Hotels Travel Guide – Activities for children, Amusement, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoo, museum, beaches in Melbourne
		For a better insight into the birdlife of this city pop out to one of the wildlife reserves or parks in the area with your binoculars in hand and you and your family won’t be disappointed by the varieties encountered.
		Theme Parks There are a number of these dotted throughout Melbourne, some a fully fledged theme parks or amusement parks offering tons of different activities that will keep your kids entertained for days if not hours and others like the Hedgend Maze offer limited by equally exciting fun for all ages.
		Walking The Warrandyte State Park in the valley is one of the few remaining areas of natural bush in the metropolitan area - there are walking and cycling tracks and picnic areas, as well as galleries and potteries dotted throughout the hills.
	www.hoteltravel.com /australia/melbourne/guides/activities_children.htm (4185 words)

	2004
		The entrance and camping area to Brisbane Ranges was far away to the north east so we decided to give it a miss.
		The National Park camping grounds around the Fleurieu Peninsula are set way back from the ocean, some up to 2 kms away.
		The funny thing was that everytime the locals (in the park) heard the train coming they rushed out of their vans and jumped onto a row of old pine tree stumps and waved at the train hoping for a toot in return which they usually got.
	www.users.bigpond.com /Peter.Burns/2004.htm (7839 words)

	YMCA Camps - Lady Northcote Recreation Camp
		The campsite is set in rural farmland and fringes the Brisbane Ranges National Park, a series of mystic peaks dissected by rocky gullies, and is home to the state's richest wildflower habitat and a most abundant population of koalas.
		If the smell of eucalyptus and the songs of magpies and kookaburras appeal to you, we know you will enjoy the tranquil rural environment at the Lady Northcote Recreation Camp.
		A short 50 minute drive from the Westgate Bridge will transport you to another world where you can tackle the challenges of our dynamic adventure programs or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds.
	www.camps.ymca.org.au /htm/htm_ladynorthcote.asp (103 words)

	GORP - Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Sites
		There are many short and extended commercial tours available, and accommodation within the park ranges from a four-star hotel shaped like a crocodile, to motels, a youth hostel (dry season only), and camping sites.
		GORP - Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Sites
		Visitors are drawn by the park's incredibly rich assortment of flora and fauna - 900 plant species, 300 kinds of birds, 75 reptiles (including the giant, dangerous saltwater crocodile), 50 native mammals, 30 amphibians, a quarter of all Australian freshwater fish, and countless insect species.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/australi/park/no_kakad.htm (594 words)

	Australian Koala Foundation
		Brisbane: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Queensland and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
		(Brown, R.A. Ed.) Brisbane: The Regional and town Planning Program Department of geographical Sciences (Geography, Planning, Survey), the University of Queensland and The Australian Koala Foundation.
		(Brown, R.A. Ed) Brisbane: The Regional and town Planning Program Department of geographical Sciences (Geography, Planning, Survey), the University of Queensland and The Australian Koala Foundation.
	www.savethekoala.com /refbibliography.html (14059 words)

	Brisbane Ranges National Park
		This CD-Rom provides information on native and non-native plants which grow in the Brisbane Ranges National Park (BRNP) and its surrounds.
		The average annual rainfall for much of the park is about 505 mm, and the temperature ranges from a mean monthly maximum of 26
		Much of the vegetation is woodlands with a range of heathland-type plants in the understory.
	www.viridans.com.au /PARKS/BRI.HTM (167 words)

	ROCK ART: Carnarvon National Park, Australia
		The gorge is now a protected National Park, administered by the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service.
		This is the park's most interesting display, and the bright atmosphere and pleasant setting add to the attraction of one of the finest selections of stencil rock art in Australia.
		Carnarvon Gorge, near the town of Roma (some 400 km west of the Queensland State capital of Brisbane), is something of a shangri-la. Massive sandstones rise out of the dry plains, and their erosion over centuries has formed a maze of beautiful gorges foliated by ancient palms.
	www.rupestre.net /tracce/carnarv.html (747 words)

	Brisbane Ranges
		Jimny: most 4WD tracks in the Brisbane Ranges National Park are now closed and are for walkers only / MVO.
		The Brisbane Ranges lie a short distance to the west of Melbourne, at the eastern edge of the flat coastal plain that meets Port Philip bay.
		Stony Creek reservoir to the east of the Brisbane Ranges, here as empty as empty (Aug' 1999).
	www.4wdonline.com /Places/Au/Vic-wst/BrisbaneRanges.html (375 words)

	BALLARE2.HTML
		The Steiglitz Historic Park is west of, and adjacent to the Brisbane Ranges.
		Set on 10 hectares around a rocky pinnacle in the Brisbane Ranges, the park is a must to visit if you have children, or are young at heart.
		An area of 7,470 hectares lying just north of Anakie and east of Meredith, it was declared a National Park in 1979.
	www.wilmap.com.au /ballarat/BALLARE2.HTML (1105 words)

	Visitor Information: Green Mountains Lamington National Park Queensland, Australia
		From the late 19th century, Robert Collins, a successful grazier and parliamentarian from the Beaudesert district, advocated reservation of a large section of the McPherson Ranges as national park.
		This national park protects the largest area of undisturbed subtropical rainforest remaining in south-east Queensland.
		The first European to visit what is now Lamington National Park was Surveyor F. Roberts in 1864.
	people.hws.edu /mitchell/oz/guides/grnmtnsinfo.html (963 words)

	Int. Lichenol. Newsletter 33-1, Reports
		The Brisbane Ranges National Park is situated approximately 80 km west of Melbourne and has a rich native flora, dominated by Eucalyptus, Hakea, Bush peas (Pultenea), Grevillea and Acacia.
		- Fieldtrip to the Brisbane Ranges National Park - After a beautiful, sunny day on the Saturday (which we spent indoors listening to lectures), we woke to the sound of rain on Sunday morning (to be spent outdoors collecting lichens).
		Elix from the Australian National University, Canberra, accompanied his presentation on "Why are lichens coloured?" with a colourful slide-show, and talked about the nature and function of some of the chemicals responsible for the bright colours of lichens.
	www.bgbm.fu-berlin.de /ial/331/Frames/reports.htm (4548 words)

	Brisbane Ranges
		We went up this crazy winding dirt track into the park with the 4wd truck.
		The road was on the map but was basically two dirt tracks through the grass.
		They are very timid and get scared when you're standing around under them.
	www.msu.edu /user/batkiery/gorge.html (337 words)

	VNPA Parks protected areas
		Together these national parks and reserves ostensibly protect around 3.6 million hectares, or about 16% of Victoria, and cover around 40% of the remaining native vegetation.
		There are currently 52 national parks, 30 state parks, three wilderness parks, ww marine sanctuaries, and other areas covering approximately 3.2 hectares under Victoria's National Parks Act (1975).
		These parks are not just pieces of land critical to conservation in Victoria, they are also great places to visit, offering experiences and adventures that are all too rare in today's busy world.
	www.vnpa.org.au /theparks/protected_areas.htm (268 words)

	Lamington National Park
		Lamington National Park is part of a World Heritage Area and is reknown throughout the world due to the size of the park, the unique flora and fauna; and the sheer beauty of the mountains and rainforest.
		It is situated approximately 100km south of Brisbane (the capital city of Queensland) and is part of a mountainous area known as the MacPherson Ranges.
		Lamington National Park is located in Queensland, Australia.
	lamington.nrsm.uq.edu.au (131 words)

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