Expedition Range

Expedition Range is a mountain range within the Central Highlands sandstone region of Queensland, Australia. Robinson Creek cuts a 100 metres deep gorge through sandstone clifflines. Many spectacular side gorges add to the appeal of the area, which is included in the Expedition National Park.

Expedition Range
Highest point
Elevation393 m (1,289 ft) 
Geography
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionCentral Queensland
RiversComet River
Range coordinates24°30′S 149°05′E

Geography

The Comet River rises on the western slopes of the range and flows in a northerly direction towards Rolleston. The Dawson Highway crosses northern parts of the Expedition Range.

Flora and fauna

The main trees and plants are eucalyptus open forests and woodlands. Cabbage Tree Palms are common along the creeks, while the lowlands contain pockets of brigalow and softwood scrubs.

The fauna of the area is similar to that of other Central Highland sandstone areas. Birds of the forest fringe are common, as are whiptail wallabies.

History

Wadja (also known as Wadjigu, Wadya, Wadjainngo, Mandalgu, and Wadjigun) is an Australian Aboriginal language in Central Queensland. The language region includes the local government areas of the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda and Central Highlands Region, including the Blackdown Tablelands. the Comet River, and the Expedition Range, and the towns of Woorabinda, Springsure and Rolleston.[1]

In culture

The range featured in the culmination of Landscape of Farewell, a 2007 novel penned by Alex Miller (writer).

See also

References
  1. This Wikipedia article incorporates CC-BY-4.0 licensed text from: "Wadja". Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map. State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2020.


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