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  Girraween National Park - Queensland Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween, meaning 'place of flowers' is a park of massive granite rock outcrops, precariously balanced boulders.
Girraween offers several walking tracks from short strolls to 17 kilometre hikes, two camping grounds (fee applies), picnicking and more.
Girraween is situated approximately 260 kilometres by road south-west of Brisbane.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /south_east_queensland_country/girraween-national-park   (355 words)

  
 Girraween Climbing Guide
Girraween National Park is a large area containing many fine examples of granite slab and face climbing.
Girraween National Park is located 260km (~3 hours) SW of Brisbane driving via Stanthorpe.
Keep in mind Girraween is particularly sensitive and climbers should tread very lightly to ensure climbing access continues into the future.
www.immortal.net.au /climbing/guides/girraween/girraween.html   (2048 words)

  
 Granite Belt Area Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween is the area's most popular National Park and the best known.
Girraween is located east of the New England Highway, 15 km north of Wallangarra and south of Ballandean and Stanthorpe.
Girraween, meaning "place of flowers" is a park of massive granite outcrops, large angular tors, and precariously balanced boulders.
www.stanthorpe.com /html/area_attractions.htm   (614 words)

  
 Stanthorpe; Queensland; Australia; National Parks
Girraween is situated 260 Km southwest of Brisbane via Stanthorpe.
The granite landscape of the New England highlands, is well preserved in Girraween National Park with its granite outcrops and boulders, scenic creeks, open eucalypt forest and heath.
Girraween is located east of the New England Highway, 15km north of Wallangarra and south of Ballandean and Stanthorpe.
www.halenet.com.au /~jvbryant/natpark.html   (867 words)

  
 Girraween Country Inn - Queensland Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween Country Inn and Licensed Restaurant, with an accommodation rating of four stars is just three hours from Brisbane, in the Granite Belt area of South East Queensland.
The Inn backs on to Girraween National Park ideal for bush walkers, with easy access to three other National Parks in the area and still central to the wineries.
Drive for nine kilometres to Girraween and the Inn is on the right.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /southern_downs/538290/contact.cfm   (278 words)

  
 BUSHWALKING -[ Girraween National Park ]-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween's granite habitat supports a diversity of flowering shrubs including wattles, pea-flowers, mint bushes, daisies and boronias.
Girraween's eucalypt forest and granite heaths are home to many species of birds including the relatively uncommon turquoise parrot and the attractive diamond firetail.
Everyone is here except Lachlan as he is going down to Girraween with his family who are camping there.
homepage.powerup.com.au /~manfred/girraween.htm   (2710 words)

  
 Practical Guidance Material 1987 - 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween is Du Pont's second largest manufacturing site in New South Wales.
Girraween's 1992 targets for safety, health and environmental affairs are:
Du Pont Girraween's OHS systems and practices are world class.
www.nohsc.gov.au /ohsinformation/databases/Archived/pamdetails.asp?pgmid=1154   (1248 words)

  
 AustralianNationalParks.com | Girraween National Park
Girraween, ‘meaning place of flowers’, is a park of massive granite outcrops, balancing boulders, clear streams and tumbling cascades.
Common wombats graze on grassy areas fringing the heath and forest.
Just three hours’ drive from Brisbane, Girraween offers great walking and camping, surrounded by the orchards and vineyards of the Granite Belt.
www.australiannationalparks.com /queensland/giraween   (188 words)

  
 Girraween High School
Girraween High School is a selective school where the staff is committed to offering a wide range of educational experiences in order to develop students to their full potential.
The curriculum at Girraween High School relates to the processes by which learners acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes.
At Girraween High School we focus on developing life-long learners by fostering each student's talent and potential.
www.schools.nsw.edu.au /schoolfind/locator/summaryschool.php?selectOption=8500   (242 words)

  
 Girraween
Girraween - this Garden of Eden lies nestled in the valleys of the New England Tableland on the northern side of the Queensland/New South Wales border (260km south-west of Brisbane via Warwick) on the New England Highway.
The Junction Track is a fine example of Girraween's topography and complexity of vegetation patterns.
As the track passes through the various plant habitats - swamps, wet heaths, heaths and scrublands - it becomes quite evident that the plant species are dependent on their habitat for their survival.
www.sgapqld.org.au /girraween.html   (497 words)

  
 Girraween Country Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Girraween Country Inn is just two and a half hours' drive from Brisbane and is located in the heart of the Ballandean winery district, whilst just a short drive from Stanthorpe.
The property borders the Girraween National Park and is in itself a natural bushland retreat.
The Girraween Country Inn is the place to experience all seasons.
www.girraweencountryinn.com.au /home.htm   (102 words)

  
 SGAP(Qld) publications and book reviews
This would be a very handy little book for anyone contemplating visiting natural areas of the Darling Downs and would also be useful for people living in the area, who wanted to grow indigenous species in their gardens.
Girraween (Qld) and Bald Rock (NSW) National Parks are adjoining areas of exposed granite rock, dissected by creeks and swampy valleys.
A checklist of all the vascular plants of Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks is included in the back section of the book.
www.sgapqld.org.au /publications.html   (2241 words)

  
 place 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
I went to girraween high school which is legendary.
Girraween are having their 25 year anniversay this september so we are all having a reunion!
Next to nobody knows where girraween is. It is about 10 minutes west of parramatta.
www.materials.unsw.edu.au /~bek/place4.html   (154 words)

  
 AusEmade: Girraween National Park, Queensland (QLD), Australia
Girraween or "Place of Flowers" is a magnificent park located on the Queensland/New South Wales border just south of Stanthorpe.
Each spring the park explodes with wild flower blooms amongst huge granite outcrops millions of years old, many of them in precarious positions having weathered that way over millennia.
Girraween National Park Information Sheet • PDF File 163kb • Get Acrobat Reader to view.
www.ausemade.com.au /qld/destination/g/girraween-national-park.htm   (248 words)

  
 Girraween NP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The hills surrounding Stanthorpe are granite, exposed as fantastic monoliths at Girraween National Park, 30km south down the New England Highway.
Take a well-earned rest at the top and look across to the unscaleable North Pyramid from below Balancing Rock, an oval boulder teetering so precariously on its narrow end that you can see underneath to where the support is surely only a few years away from collapse.
Mount Norman, the park’s 1267-metre apex, lies an hour beyond Castle Rock and should only be attempted by experienced climbers; check details with the ranger at Girraween (tel 07/4684 5157).
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/queensland/girraweennatpark.asp   (332 words)

  
 Girraween Country Inn, Accommodation : Ballandean, Queensland, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Spend your day enjoying the surrounding wineries or pick up a personalised picnic pack from our kitchen and discover the neighbouring Girraween National Park.
Retire to the guest lounge or the privacy of your loft-style bedroom and awake to the quietness of the bush, enjoy either a special breakfast in our sunny breakfast room.
Here at Girraween Country Inn we offer you an experience, outstanding hospitality, exceptional cuisine and picturesque bush surroundings.
www.babs.com.au /girraween   (188 words)

  
 Southern Downs Accommodations: Ballandean, Girraween Environmental Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Tucked in 160 hectares of bushland bordering the Girraween National Park is a unique Lodge that marries a commitment to the extraordinary environment in which it is placed with a sense of style and comfort.
Girraween Environmental Lodge is talked about as a place where couples and families may experience the marvels of the Granite Belt environment while enjoying a sensitive and sustainable resort experience.
The ten selfcontained lodges are superb in design and beautifully appointed.
www.travelaus.com.au /cat/Girraween-Environmental-Lodge_67xcoj.htm   (240 words)

  
 Granite Belt & Girraween National Park, Queensland, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The cool summer nights rarely reach 20 degrees and are a welcome relief from the heat and humidity of the coast.
Consider bushwalking in Girraween National Park amongst the profusion of wildflowers or climb Bald Rock, one of the largest granite monoliths in the world.
Das Helwig Haus is in a central location amongst the thirty-four Granite Belt wineries recognised for the quality of wine produced in this cool, high altitude climate.
www.babs.com.au /helwig/local.htm   (125 words)

  
 Girraween 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
It's been over 20 years since i was last at Girraween National Park.
There is an abundance of wildlife at Girraween.
The best thing about Girraween is that there is no mobile phone access....
members.optusnet.com.au /~wobblylegs/girraween_2002.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks
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A comprehensive map covering the popular granite landscapes of Girraween, Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo National Parks.
All tracks and roads in the region are shown, along with ranger stations, walking tracks, swimming holes, camping areas, and contour information.
www.mapsworldwide.com /maps_13921.htm   (160 words)

  
 Girraween Environmental Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Relax and enjoy the spendid facilities, wildlife and 400 acre bushland setting.
Stay in spacious, self contained lodges which feature king size beds, fireplace, DVD player and so much more...girraween, giraween, girraween environmental lodge,
Girraween Environmental Lodge offers stylish accommodation in a tranquil bush setting.
www.girraweenlodge.com.au /girraweenlodge.html   (77 words)

  
 Homebrew Beer: The Country Brewer - For All your Homebrew Beer Needs
These photos were taken during the construction of the new Girraween store in March/April 2003
The first frame was put in place by Shawn and Rob on 03/04/2003
GIRRAWEEN - 1/148 Toongabbie Road, Girraween, NSW, 2145 Ph: (02) 9896-1366
www.countrybrewer.com.au /webcontent72.htm   (59 words)

  
 Girraween Associates Limited — Suppliers of Lits, Complete Hulls & Decks, Plans & Cutting Files, Custom Kits and Kit ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Girraween Associates Limited — Suppliers of Lits, Complete Hulls & Decks, Plans & Cutting Files, Custom Kits and Kit Building Consultancy
Girraween Marine Development produce precision kits for a range of metal boats ranging in size from 6m up to around 22m.
In addition to kits, part and completed boats can also be supplied in conjunction with our partner boat yards.
www.girraween.co.uk   (76 words)

  
 Girraween Athletics Club Incorporated - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Girraween Athletics Club welcomes and encourages athletes from all ages and standards.
We are a member club of Athletics New South Wales and compete in both summer and winter seasons.
As a result, we are now known as: - Girraween Athletics Club Incorporated.
www.girraweenathleticsclub.com   (336 words)

  
 Girraween Marine Development - Metal Boat Kit Developers and Suppliers
The development division of Girraween Associates Limited, Girraween Marine Development, was formed from our long association with a major European Boat Kit designer and producer.
Having recently acquired the development department of that company we are now establishing ourselves as a software house and centre for the development of metal kits from 3D designs.
We can also produce cutting files coded to the exact requirements of the target CNC cutting machine.
www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk /client/GMD001   (173 words)

  
 Queensland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
You can also read about what to think about and what to bring when bushwalking here: Bushwalking safety.
Girraween National Park is also a lovely national park.
When we were there we saw heaps of wildlife and little wallabys crossed out path when we were there!
homepage.mac.com /goodape/brollop/queensland-en.html   (445 words)

  
 NOOSA COUNCIL- Girraween Master Plan - Council Decision   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
NOOSA COUNCIL- Girraween Master Plan - Council Decision
A total of 94 submissions (including 2 petitions) and 84 pro forma letters were received.
A copy of the amended plan ie Councils preferred position can be viewed by clicking here Figure 10.
www.noosa.qld.gov.au /index389.php   (711 words)

  
 Simon Carter's Onsight Photography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Nestled neatly into the hills of the Great Dividing Range, Girraween is on the border of Queensland and NSW.
Throughout the year majestic displays of wild flowers give the area its name.
In the crook of steep-sided hills and hidden gorges, fern gullies quietly hide in cool damp retreats where lyrebirds vigorously sing...
www.onsight.com.au /gallery/aust/qld/giraween/main.htm   (78 words)

  
 Apple and Grape l A New Realm Media Production
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Grovely House overlooks ares of vineyards, orchards and enjoys spectacular views.
www.appleandgrape.com /sundown.htm   (3920 words)

  
 Girraween Little Athletics Centre Inc
By supporting our sponsors you are supporting continued sponsorship in Australian Little Athletics.
If you are interested in sponsoring Girraween Little Athletics or advertising with us please
We hope to be able to provide you with special discounts from our sponsors/advertisers in the near future.
home.iprimus.com.au /glac/sponsors.htm   (99 words)

  
 AAP General News (Australia): NSW: Three armed men invade and rob Girraween home@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
AAP General News (Australia): NSW: Three armed men invade and rob Girraween home@ HighBeam Research
NSW: Three armed men invade and rob Girraween home
lie on the ground after a home invasion in Girraween in Sydney's west.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:94379060&refid=holomed_1   (221 words)

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