Historic Coolabah Tree
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Overview
Highlights
The Historic Coolabah Tree is situated past the causeway on the right as you head to the Hughenden Showgrounds. It is of immense historical importance as it is linked to two relief expeditions searching for the Burke and Wills Expedition. Both expeditions blazed the tree on the banks of what is now Station Creek. In 1861 Fredrick Walker led a team from Rockhampton to the Gulf searching in vain for the missing explorers. The following year Landsborough's search party passed through from the Gulf. These relief expeditions led people to become aware of the fertility and wealth of the plains adjacent to the Flinders River. Truly this tree should be preserved as a memorial to the brave explorers of this land. Two plaques have been erected near the tree as a tribute to them.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
Facilities
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety and to preserve this historic site.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo & content credits: Visit Hughenden
Location & Supplier
Historic Coolabah Tree - Hughenden
Address: Historic Coolabah Tree, Hughenden, Queensland 4821
Email: info@flinders.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.visithughenden.com.au/
