Girraween National Park

Girraween National Park is a 117-square-kilometre (45 sq mi) protected area located in the Granite Belt region of the Darling Downs in southeastern Queensland, Australia. Established in 1966, the park is renowned for its spectacular granite landscapes, distinctive balancing boulders, diverse wildflower displays, and unique wildlife assemblages. The park's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "place of flowers", reflecting the area's remarkable botanical diversity, particularly during the spring wildflower season.

Located at elevations ranging from approximately 800 to 1,267 metres above sea level, Girraween National Park forms part of the Great Dividing Range and shares its southern border with Bald Rock National Park in New South Wales. The park is distinguished by its ancient granite formations, including massive domes, tors, and balancing rocks that have been sculpted by millions of years of weathering and erosion. These geological features, combined with cool temperate eucalypt forests, heathlands, and pristine mountain streams, create a landscape of exceptional scenic and scientific value.

Bushwalking, rock climbing, camping, and nature photography are the primary recreational activities, with the park offering more than 17 kilometres of graded walking tracks leading to iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids, Castle Rock, and Mount Norman. The park's biodiversity is notable for southeastern Queensland, supporting species typically found in cooler, more southerly regions, including the common wombat, spotted quoll, and turquoise parrot.