Dipperu National Park

Dipperu National Park
Dipperu National Park, 2011
Map showing the location of Dipperu National Park
Map showing the location of Dipperu National Park
Dipperu National Park
LocationQueensland
Coordinates21°56′11″S 148°42′59″E / 21.93639°S 148.71639°E / -21.93639; 148.71639
Area111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Established1969
Governing bodyQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Dipperu is a scientific national park in Oxford, Isaac Region, Central Queensland, Australia,[1] 754 km northwest of Brisbane. The elevation of the terrain is 176 metres.[2]

Significance

The national park contains a large and significant brigalow forest of exceptional scientific value in the North Brigalow Belt.[3]

Wildlife

226 species of animals have been recorded in the park, of which 7 are endangered species. Also 260 plants have their habitat here.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dipperu National Park (Scientific) – national park in the Isaac Region (entry 51061)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Dipperu National Park, Location in Oxford, Queensland, Australia - Aloeus". www.aloeus.com. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Dipperu National Park (Scientific): Management Plan: 2011" (PDF). Queensland Government. p. 1. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Dipperu National Park (Scientific) — facts and maps". wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 21 March 2022.