Alton National Park Explained

Alton is a national park in the Balonne Shire local government area of South West Queensland, Australia.^[1]

Geography

Alton National Park is 371 km west of Brisbane and 75 km east of St George, adjacent to Moonie Highway. It covers 5.582NaN2 of land within the Brigalow Belt South bioregion. The park is divided by the Moonie Highway and surrounded by grazing properties. The average elevation of the terrain is 225 metres.^[2]

History

Alton National Park was declared in 1973.^[3] The area was preserved because it contains vegetation of limited occurrence, interesting plant species and attractive wildflowers. A total of four rare or threatened species have been identified within Alton.^[4] It is also home to 191 different species of animals.^[5]

Amenities

Alton has tourist potential, although at the moment visitors must be self-reliant. The park has no facilities for campers.

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland

Notes and References

1. 23 June 2017.
2. Web site: Alton National Park topographic map, elevation, relief. 2022-01-23. topographic-map.com. en.
3. Web site: Alton National Park Management Statement 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150101073131/http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/managing/plans-strategies/statements/pdf/alton.pdf . 2015-01-01 . live . Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing . 1 January 2015 .
4. Web site: Alton National Park . WetlandInfo . Department of Environment and Heritage Protection . 1 January 2015 .
5. Web site: Science. jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporateName=Department of Environment and. Alton National Park — facts and maps. 2022-01-23. wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au. en-AU.