Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve

Bouldercombe 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 metres above sea level.^[3]

References

^ "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ "Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve reserve, Queensland, Australia". au.geoview.info. Retrieved 4 February 2022.

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[qpws-1] "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.

[2] 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[3] "Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve reserve, Queensland, Australia". au.geoview.info. Retrieved 4 February 2022.

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