This is a general permission area so fossickers must ensure they comply with the special conditions of access (see below). Apr 28, 2017 · Location Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) View with Google Maps. 24945 , 151. Durikai State Forest Waterhole. Feb 15, 2013 · just like to know if there is a mud map of all the tracks in the durikai forest other than what is on the gov sites or is it just a case of follow your nose May 27, 2023 · Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. They also Oct 7, 2013 · Very large text size. Owner Paris W. Jan 4, 2022 · We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. By Birding-Aus, on April 22nd, 2011. 65194. The Durikai State Forest, off the Cunningham Highway, about 160 Sep 24, 2012 · Durikai State Forest-Coolmunda Lake - Western Queensland Part IV. Location: Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) Southern Downs Queensland. 29032 Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. Location Durikai State Forest - Track 2. The most important part is the directions as to how to get there – an UBD reference will do most of the work for the Brisbane area although we will try and expand the details as time permits. Jun 14, 2024 · Durikai State Forest--1. Notes: What To Find: Gold [Confirmed] Location Attributes: Leashed Only Pets Allowed. . YouTube videos can also provide helpful tips for prospective gold prospectors. All Recent Checklists eBirders This Month, May 2024. Last year, someone even spotted a rare Regent Honey-eater although I was not so lucky this year! National Wildlife Refuges KBAs/IBAs Fossicking. It was a lovely time to venture into the far western edge of the Helidon Hills area, near White Mountain. Same area Durikai State Forest and Lake Coolmunda, Southeast Qld: From: Peter Kyne < > Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:05:07 +1000: En route to Bowra, a quick late afternoon visit to Fossicking Location: Durikai State Forest - Spot 2 Download as . Deep Creek fossicking area. Same location Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU. 3016 ,151. 64952 Australia The discovery of human remains in a Queensland state forest frequented by gold fossickers has sparked a police investigation. # 1. Pass through the town of Pratten (20km), then take Macalister Street, which turns into Margetts Street. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Durikai State Forest quickly are -28. Date: 29 Apr 2023. Closest Weather Station. Southern Downs; Queensland Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location), Southern Downs, Queensland, AU. 267195 Longitude : 151. Police had refocused their search in the state forest in 2007 – four years after Kerry vanished – after her abandoned car was discovered by a member of the Aug 7, 2021 · We stopped briefly at a couple of selected spots in Durikai State Forest, but most of the interesting birding on the way to Goondiwindi was of the opportunistic-roadside variety. 50 Kms) Durikai State Forest Goldfields Distance to Stanthorpe (approx. Jan 13, 2023 · Location: Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) Show details. Another page covers the rest of the state. As a result, smoke will be seen and may reduce visibility south of Karara. Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest--1. Galahs in evening light against overcast skies, roadside on the way to Goondiwindi Apostlebirds and Red-Rumped Parrots foraging for spilt grain at a roadside rest area BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--5 km w of Thane. Provisional: Either: 1) member of exotic population that is breeding in the wild, self-propagating, and has persisted for multiple years, but not yet Naturalized; 2) rarity of uncertain provenance, with natural vagrancy or captive provenance both considered plausible. Details: Australian Pipit Anthus australis # Count: 1. Wayne Ellis. Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location), Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Sat Jul 11, 2020. Dec 7, 2017 · Prospector Warren McGrath found no less than 29 pieces of the precious metal in the Durikai State Forest fossicking area, about 40km west of Warwick, in a relatively small 10m x 20m patch of dirt BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--Scientific Area, Reedy Creek Location: Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) Southern Downs Queensland. Southern Downs; Queensland; Australia Swipers Gully topaz locality. Exceptional National Parks and State Forests in the region of high birding interest include Girraween, Sundown, Durikai and Bunya Mountains. Durikai State Forest, Queensland Map: This page presents the Google satellite map (zoomable and browsable) of Durikai State Forest in Queensland. Explore a complete list of bird species observations in this region. Southern Downs Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. Other The Darling Downs region lies to the west of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland and takes in large farming regions, dams and lakes, and towns such as Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Warwick and Toowoomba. Turn left into Big Hill Road, which will Aug 7, 2011 · Durikai State Forest – 7 August 2011 This was certainly a day for honeyeaters as far as birders were concerned. People. Timothy Foley. We will be there Oct 6, 2020 · Queensland Police on Tuesday confirmed specialist forensic officers were on their way to the Durikai State Forest in Palgrave, about 30km southwest of Warwick, after a crime scene was declared on May 27, 2024 · BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest at -28. Young plants and coppice regrowth have glossy green, egg-shaped to more or less round leaves that are 40–70 mm (1. Southern Downs Submitted by Lucy Coleman. 2. The remains in Durikai State Forest, in the Scenic Rim region west of the Gold Coast, are being analysed by forensic officers. 13140/RG. Other Durikai State Forest is better known for fossicking but those who look deeper can find some wonderful birds here. Longitude: 151. Today tourists and holiday-makers can try their luck in a gold-bearing gully in the town. This planned burn aims to reduce the volume of forest fuels and Jun 22, 2024 · Durikai State Forest--Dam, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest--Dam, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Sat Jun 22, 2024 A very common wattle along the NSW tablelands. View with Google Maps. Adult leaves are broadly lance Finally, we will add waterbirds at Coolmunda Dam and various honeyeaters and more at Durikai State Forest as we make our way back to Brisbane. 7232189 May 23, 2024 · BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--1. Durikai State Forest. Apart from the creek, Hart Hill is located in the guts of several state forests; Leyburn, Durikai, and Talgia - the latter two being known for its rich gold deposits. Owner Jon Coleman. Pacific Heron Ardea pacifica. True leaves are green-grey. Date: 27 Jun 2023 7:20 AM. Region. Other BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest Waterhole. More information below. The highlight would have been the lunch stop at Durikai Waterhole where we had wonderfully close views of a number of species as they came in to drink. Other The Cornell Lab of Ornithology builds the eBird global platform for communities and partners around the world to advance data-driven science, education, and conservation. Durikai State Forest--Upper Fossil Creek Southern Downs Queensland. Had a great day out today at one of my absolute favourite birding locations – the Durikai State Forest between Warwick and Inglewood in Queensland, as well as a visit to the nearby Mosquito Creek Rd ( off the Cunningham Highway and opposite Lake Coolmunda) near Jun 16, 2024 · Durikai State Forest is located in Queensland state. Geographical coordinates are -28. White-faced Heron Egretta novaehollandiae. 23 Sep 2011 10:39 AM. 20750, 151. Moving on from our nice encounter with Painted Honeyeater east of Nindigully, we headed east towards Coolmunda Lake and Durikai State Forest on the final leg of our 12-day western Queensland sojourn. Latitude: -28. Sep 8, 2022 · Provisional: Either: 1) member of exotic population that is breeding in the wild, self-propagating, and has persisted for multiple years, but not yet Naturalized; 2) rarity of uncertain provenance, with natural vagrancy or captive provenance both considered plausible. 70490. 7 Species. Observer: Stephen Murray. The turn-off to the watering hole is pretty well concealed but you can see a white Jeep coming out from it. Location: Durikai State Forest Waterhole Southern Downs Queensland. Updated: 02 Sep 2014. All Recent Checklists. 651092529 and its feature type is Forest. 43 Species. Southern Downs Jul 11, 2020 · Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location), Southern Downs, Queensland, AU. Other May 29, 2024 · BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--north of Cunningham Hghwy Macintyr State Fores Distance to Goondiwindi (approx. The state government has opened 5500 hectares of state forest near Warwick to fossickers, allowing people to use hand tools to look for alluvial gold and gemstones. Dec 8, 1998 · Flora and fauna survey in Durikai State Forest (SF 444), including a preliminary assessment of the status of Macrozamia conferta and the impact of grazing December 1998 DOI: 10. Southern Downs; Queensland; Australia; Additional details. Owner Lucy Coleman. By Birding-Aus, on September 12th, 2013. Owner Daniel Townend. Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) Southern Downs; Queensland; Australia Durikai State Forest -28. Print entire guide. 281745910 and 151. Day 1: Arrival in Brisbane Day 2: AM Birding near Brisbane (Port, Mangrove Boardwalk, Wetlands ); Birding Riemore Downs ; Late Afternoon Birding Lamington National Park and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Talgai State Forest is about 35km north-west of Warwick. If you are coming from Coolmunda or Karara, look on the right for these signs about 7 km past Karara. BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--Waterhole 004. Jun 20, 2023 · Other areas, such as the Durikai State Forest Fossicking Area and Warwick Goldfields, also offer opportunities for gold prospecting, but may have specific rules and regulations regarding equipment and permits. Share this checklist with other participants' eBird accounts. Southern Downs Fossicking Location: Durikai State Forest - Spot 1. Date: 11 Feb 2024 11:50 AM. 3849409 ,151. Next. The area is very good for birds like Tufted Honeyeaters and Turquoise Parrots. Owner Xu Shi. 1. 6917966 Contact and Address Oct 6, 2020 · Queensland Police on Tuesday confirmed specialist forensic officers were on their way to the Durikai State Forest in Palgrave, about 30km southwest of Warwick, after a crime scene was declared on Eucalyptus infera is a mallee, rarely a tree, that typically grows to a height of 8 m (26 ft) and forms a lignotuber. Replies 20 Views May 28, 2024 · Durikai State Forest fossicking area. 5 km S along Durikai Rd, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Fri Jun 14, 2024. Mar 15, 2023 · Durikai State Forest Waterhole, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest Waterhole, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Wed Mar 15, 2023 Oct 7, 2013 · Mr Dickson said fossickers would now be able to access land in the Durikai and Talgai State forests west of Warwick, taking Queensland’s designated fossicking areas to more than 20, including 12 in Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service-managed state forests and reserves. But the 39-year-old had inexplicably drove in the wrong direction and police now believe they may have discovered her remains in the Durikai State Forest, 27km west of Warwick. At a roadside birding stop west of Goondiwindi, I stumbled upon a Little Eagle The Cornell Lab of Ornithology builds the eBird global platform for communities and partners around the world to advance data-driven science, education, and conservation. Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Wed Mar 15, 2023. 3587708 ,151. Last updated: 28 May 2024. Had a great day out today at one of my absolute favourite birding locations - the Durikai State Forest between Warwick and Inglewood in Queensland, as well as a visit to the nearby Mosquito Creek Rd ( off the Cunningham Highway and opposite Lake Coolmunda) near Inglewood. 8 in) long and wide. 5 km S along Durikai Rd, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU. 16 Feb 2020 6:08 PM. Jul 13, 2024 · Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. Download as . Same area Jul 6, 2024 · Durikai State Forest is located in Queensland state. Fourteen species of amphibians, 30 reptiles, 137 birds and 24 Aug 11, 2013 · Human remains in Durikai State Forest. Warwick at 09/09:30pm EST. Distance from Durikai State Forest 43. To find the Durikai Watering Hole, you look on the left if coming from Warwick (around 44 km) for this sign. GPX file Latitude : -28. BirdLife Southern Queensland. 40kms) LGA Boundary - QLD Gov Protected Areas - QLD Gov Existing Roads - QLD Gov Existing Railways - QLD Gov MacIntyre Project Boundary Pikedale Aug 25, 2022 · The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a staged planned burn within Durikai State Forest from 26 August 2022, as part of the annual hazard reduction program for parks and forests. Gem-quality topaz occurs on part of the Passchendaele State Forest, near the small township of Amiens, about 13km north-west of Stanthorpe. 7064109 Contact and Address Jan 1, 2008 · Opportunistic surveys of vertebrate fauna were undertaken at Durikai State Forest near Warwick southeast Qld, between 2000 and 2008. Southern Downs; Queensland; Australia Apr 17, 2019 · Hit the bush looking for the yellow stuff!Durikai State Forest General Permission Areas, 40km West of Warwick Qld has been sub divided to allow for prospecti BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E. 193043. Same area BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest at -28. Apr 22, 2011 · Durikai State Forest via Warwick trip report. In 1867 a discovery of alluvial gold in a gully near the Mary River began the first major gold rush in Queensland, rescued the colony's economy and founded the mining town of Gympie. Weather. Owner Lisa Donnelly. GPX file. National Durikai State Forest is about 45 km west of Warwick on Cunningham Highway and 5 km before Karara. 615792. 16 different species were seen. Vehicles may be taken along the Durikai Road to the south, but elsewhere by permit only; people may walk in the State Forrest without a permit. Checklist Leaders. Thread starter Jaros; Malara state forest NSW. 6–2. Owner Rodney May 31, 2023 · Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Wed May 31, 2023 Same area Another location near Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU Durikai State Forest is better known for fossicking but those who look deeper can find some wonderful birds here. Same area 35K subscribers in the vultureculture community. Share this page: Describes the designated fossicking areas in south-eastern Queensland, where visitors can fossick for gold, topaz and petrified wood. 77km E. 28 Species. Take the Cunningham Highway west from Warwick for 8km before turning right into Sandy Creek Road, which turns into the Leyburn Cunningham Road. Jan 3, 2022 · Durikai State Forest, 2. Last year, someone even spotted a rare Regent Honey-eater although I was not so lucky this year! Location Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location) View with Google Maps. It has smooth, shiny, grey to copper-coloured bark. Dear Birders, My wife and I are leaving for our first tripto Australia on the 16th. 120 Kms) CLEARYLANE Distance to Warwick Greymare (approx. 5 km S along Durikai Rd Mar 15, 2023 · Durikai State Forest at 28 11 52S 151 37 09E, Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Wed Mar 15, 2023. A place for vultures, bone kings/queens, hobby taxidermists, and people with a penchant for dead… May 23, 2024 · BirdLife IBAs/KBAs Durikai State Forest--Six Mile Creek. Ranges in size from a bushy shrub to a tall forest tree in wet forests. Observer: Andrew and Michelle Sep 6, 2023 · Submitted by Regan Scheuber. 5 hours west of Brisbane, is Honeyeater Heaven, with a few quality road-side stops (if you can find them) where thirsty birds come to drink from the waterholes. Southern Downs Oct 7, 2020 · A member of the public found the remains about midday on Monday on Forestry Road in Durikai State Forest, west of the Scenic Rim. Big kenny; Oct 4, 2023; Gold localities & information; 2. Other May 28, 2024 · Durikai State Forest fossicking area. Submitted by Peter & Shelly Watts. The remains, comprising a skull and other bone, were found by a member of the public the Apr 25, 2024 · Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. 6 Jul 2024. Updated ~1 second ago. Same location Durikai State Forest--1. 53385 Notes : What To Find : Gold [Confirmed] Location Attributes : Leashed Only Pets Allowed Miner's Right / License Required Recommended Tools : Bucket Crevicing Tool Gold Pan Metal Detector, Pulse Induction Metal Detector, VLF Jan 1, 2016 · We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Southern Downs This page covers bird-watching in South East of Queensland. Our first stop was at the creek crossing below Greg's place to look at the havoc caused by the January flood. Subregions. 28835, 151. 2 days ago · Durikai State Forest is located in Southern Downs Regional of Queensland state. Location Durikai State Forest--Dam. Same area and date Another location near Durikai State Forest (consider using more precise location), Southern Downs, Queensland, AU on Sun Sep 23, 2018. Hart Hill Camping on Thane is a perfect place for fossicking, exclusive to campers, with large creek frontage (1600m), and a gold seam running along our ridge. sx mx ta de bq gx al aw oo bp