Hell Hole Gorge is a national park in South West Queensland, Australia, 912 km west of Brisbane. It is characterized by steep cliffs up to 45 meters high along the Powell Creek and Spencer Creek. Notable waterholes are the Hell Hole Waterhole (0.38 hectares) and Spencer's Waterhole (0.22 hectares). A campground offering primitive camping is available, no potable water is available on site. Access is by four wheel drive vehicles.[1][2]
Hell Hole Gorge National Park Queensland | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Hell Hole Gorge National Park | |
Coordinates | 25°33′26″S 144°10′41″E |
Established | 1992 |
Area | 127 km2 (49.0 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
Some of the plants that come to life here after rain are Hakea maconochiena, Thryptomene hexandra, Acacia spania and Euphorbia sarcostemmoides.[3]
The average elevation of the terrain is 262 meters.[4]
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