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Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve
From Wikipedia - Reading time: 3 minBouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve is a scenic bushland reserve situated near the small town of Bouldercombe, near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, Australia.[1] The gorge cuts into the Razorback Range and Crocodile Creek runs along the gorge floor.
Originally called Crocodile Creek the area saw a small gold rush during the late 19th century. Today, gold is still mined in Bouldercombe, but only by amateurs. The mine still has a wide variety of gold alloys, and is a particularly good spot for alluvial.
The total area of the reserve is 39.6 km².[2]
Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve terrain is located at an estimated elevation of 377 meters above sea level.[3]
See also[edit]
- Protected areas of Queensland
References[edit]
- ^ "Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast" (PDF). Parks and forests. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ Science, jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporateName=Department of Environment and. "Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve — facts and maps". wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve reserve, Queensland, Australia". au.geoview.info. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
Coordinates: 23°35′51.56″S 150°28′55.10″E / 23.5976556°S 150.4819722°E
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