Etheridge shire seeks Australian first geo-park registration

Sally Gall
Updated May 24 2017 - 4:04pm, first published May 23 2017 - 6:30am

The spectacular lava tubes at Undara, Cobbold Gorge’s weathered sandstone treasures, specks of gold that dot the wider landscape, and the mineralised soak at the Tallaroo Hot Springs – they all contribute to what the mayor of the Etheridge Shire Council describes as the most diverse mineralised zone in Australia.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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