Encompassing the steep and spectacular gorges of the Gavial and Plumtree creek headwaters, three sections protect this scenic reserve. Partly hidden in the ranges between Rockhampton and Mount Morgan, the reserve rises sharply from the floodplain and provides magnificent views for those prepared to challenge the slopes. After good rain, a system of creeks, waterfalls and waterholes are present, providing a welcome refuge for wildlife.
Follow the walking track to discover Bouldercombe Gorge Falls. These falls are seasonal and only flow after plentiful rain. Take extra care during heavy rain or thunderstorms as flash flooding can occur and fatalities have occurred. The walk from the car park to the falls is rough and poorly defined in many places. It takes about 1.5 hours return. Please take care when seeking the cache and never attempt to cross flooded creeks and be aware of abandoned mines near the walking track. The terrain is mostly pretty tame but becomes more challenging when you approach the cache. GPS reception may also be a problem. I used My GPSr's waypoint averaging to 100% confidence when I placed the cache so it should be pretty accurate. I had to place it higher than the falls and tethered to a bush as the area is prone to flash flooding during the wet season and there has been several caches washed away from this area.
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The location of this cache is within a national park/protected area. All standard QPWS rules and regulations for hiding have been complied with in placement of this cache.
Apart from Geocoins, no other trade or trophy items (including Travel Bugs) can be placed in the cache.
Before commencing the search for a geocache on Queensland National Park grounds, it is recommended that you view the NPRSR website to see if there is any alerts for the park grounds.
