Amamoor Forest Reserve
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| Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°22′38″S 152°34′51″E / 26.37722°S 152.58083°E |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
The Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve is a riverine rainforest in the Gympie Region in Queensland, Australia.[1][2] The forest is composed of subtropical vegetation dominated by stands of Melia azedarach (white cedar), Toona ciliata (red cedar), Araucaria cunninghamii (hoop pine), and A. bidwillii (bunya pine). The Amamoor Creek within the reserve is noted as a habitat for the platypus and several species of endangered frogs.[3] The park station is located on Amamoor Creek Road about 180 km north of the state capital of Brisbane and 20 km southwest of the town of Gympie. This area has a subtropical climate.[4] The elevation of the terrain is 226 m AMSL.[5]
The QPWS operates two camping areas in the forest reserve, both of which are situated on Amamoor Creek. Amamoor Creek Camping Area is the larger and more spacious of the two and is the location of the annual Gympie Music Muster. Cedar Grove Camping Area is quite smaller, yet it still provides a large, open area for large groups of campers. The Amama Day-Use Area provides picnickers with a pleasant, well-facilitated area to enjoy the diverse features of the forest and Amamoor Creek.[6]
Walking track
Walks from Amama Day-Use Area
Amama Walk (Class 4)
Distance: 1.5 km
Time: Allow 40 minutes
Walks from Cedar Grove Camping Area
Rainforest Walk (Class 3)
Distance: 1 km
Time: Allow 30 minutes
Cedar Grove Hiking Trail (Class 4)
Distance: 4.6 km
Time: Allow 2–3 hours
Walks from Amamoor Creek Camping Area
Amamoor Creek Hiking Trail (Class 4)
Distance: 2.5 km
Time: Allow 1 hour
