Hervey Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hervey Range |
|
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Cataract |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | North Queensland |
| Range coordinates | 19°20′S 146°27′E / 19.333°S 146.450°E |
| Parent range | Great Dividing |
| Feature | Thorntons Gap |
The Hervey Range is a large mountain range in Queensland, Australia. It is located about 39 kilometers (24 miles) north of the city of Townsville. This range is one of the highest points in the Townsville area. It is also home to the Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms, a popular spot for visitors.
The highest peak in the Hervey Range is Mount Cataract. It stands tall at 709 meters (2,326 feet).
Contents
Exploring Hervey Range's History
The Hervey Range has some interesting historical spots. One of these is Thorntons Gap.
What is Thorntons Gap?
Thorntons Gap is a special place on the range. It was once a walking track. This track helped people get to goldfields long ago. It was an important route for miners and explorers.
Life on the Range
The Hervey Range area is mostly rural. This means it has lots of open land and not many buildings. You won't find many houses, big neighborhoods, or shops here. The main attraction is the tea house.
Greenvale Rail Trail Adventure
Another cool feature on the range is the old Greenvale Rail Trail. This trail used to be a railway line. It runs up the mountain and even goes into a tunnel.
The Greenvale Railway Line's Past
The Greenvale railway line was built in 1974. It connected a place called Cobarra (north of Townsville) to a nickel mine in Greenvale. The railway helped transport nickel from the mine.
The train line passed under the Hervey Range. It went through several tunnels in the mountains. The railway stopped working in 1993. This happened when the nickel mine closed down. After that, the train tracks were taken up. They were then used again for coal lines in Central Queensland.
