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]

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland

References

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

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