Gunnawarra, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gunnawarra Queensland
Gunnawarra Homestead, from the west, 2001
Gunnawarra Location in Queensland
Population	27 (2021 census)
• Density	0.0282/km2 (0.073/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4872
Area	956.2 km2 (369.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	43.7 km (27 mi) S of Mount Garnet 90.1 km (56 mi) SW of Ravenshoe 140 km (87 mi) SW of Atherton 205 km (127 mi) SW of Cairns 1,716 km (1,066 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Tablelands Region
State electorate(s)	Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Gunnawarra: Munderra Mount Garnet Innot Hot Springs Forty Mile Gunnawarra Innot Hot Springs Forty Mile Minnamoolka Glen Ruth

Gunnawarra is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's located in the Tablelands Region. In 2021, only 27 people lived there. It's mostly known for its wide-open spaces and a famous old homestead.

Exploring Gunnawarra's Landscape

Gunnawarra is about 207 kilometers (that's about 128 miles) southwest of Cairns. To get there, you travel along several highways and roads. The Herbert River forms a big part of its eastern border.

The area has a few mountains. From north to south, these include:

• Mount Bear, which is 842 meters (about 2,762 feet) tall.
• Mount Kallon, standing at 826 meters (about 2,710 feet).
• Gunnawarra Bump, which is 740 meters (about 2,428 feet) high.

Most of the land in Gunnawarra is used for grazing. This means farmers let animals like cattle eat the natural grasses and plants there.

A Look at Gunnawarra's Past

The name Gunnawarra comes from an old farm property. It was started by brothers Walter and Arthur Scott. The name itself is from Aboriginal words. Gunnaya means 'camp', and warra means 'small'. So, it means 'small camp'.

Special Places in Gunnawarra

Gunnawarra has some places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of these is the Gunnawarra Homestead, a historic building on Gunnawarra Road.

Schools and Learning

There are no schools directly in Gunnawarra. Kids usually go to primary school in nearby Mount Garnet. For high school, students travel to Ravenshoe.

Fun Things to Do

Gunnawarra is a starting and ending point for two sections of the Bicentennial National Trail. This trail is a very long path that goes through different parts of Australia. It's popular for horse riding, cycling, and walking.