Mount Lindesay (Queensland) facts for kids
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 Mount Lindesay
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 14 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.82/km2 (2.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4287 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 17.1 km2 (6.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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The distinctly shaped peak of Mount Lindesay
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,177 m (3,862 ft) |
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| Parent range | McPherson Range |
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| First ascent | 1872 |
Mount Lindesay is a small countryside area in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. It's right on the edge of the border with New South Wales. In 2021, only 14 people lived in Mount Lindesay.
The area is named after a tall mountain called Mount Lindesay. This mountain is about 1,175 meters high. It sits on the border between Queensland and New South Wales.
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What is Mount Lindesay Like?
Mount Lindesay is about 140 kilometers southwest of Brisbane, Australia. The mountain is part of the McPherson Range. It has a very unique shape with flat layers at the top. These layers are what's left of old lava flows from a nearby volcano.
The mountain is protected inside two national parks:
- Mount Barney National Park in Queensland
- Border Ranges National Park in New South Wales
Most of the mountain, except for its northern side, is covered in thick rainforest. The top of the mountain is often hidden in clouds and mist.
The Mount Lindesay Highway goes through this area. It passes by the western side of the mountain.
A Look Back in Time
How Mount Lindesay Got Its Name
In 1828, an explorer named Allan Cunningham first explored this area. He originally named this mountain "Mount Hooker." He named another mountain, now called Mount Barney, "Mount Lindesay." This was to honor Colonel Patrick Lindesay.
Later, around the 1830s or 1840s, the names were swapped. So, "Mount Hooker" became "Mount Lindesay," and the other mountain became "Mount Barney."
Early Climbers of the Mountain
The first Europeans to likely climb Mount Lindesay were William Thornton and the Kinchela brothers. This happened between 1846 and 1848.
The first recorded climb was in May 1872. It was done by Thomas de Montmorency Murray-Prior and Phillip Walter Pears. An Aboriginal elder said his own father had climbed the peak before them.
Another early climb happened in July 1890. This was by a Norwegian explorer named Carsten Borchgrevink and Edwin Villiers-Brown. By the late 1920s, more climbers started visiting the mountain. The first women to climb Mount Lindesay were Jean Easton and Nora Dimes in March 1931.
Important Events on the Mountain
In 1928, a sad event happened when a climber named Edwin Lyle Vidler had a serious accident while climbing alone. He was buried near where the accident happened. The climbing path he tried is now called Vidler's Chimney. A memorial for him was put up in 1992.
Mount Lindesay National Park was created in 1947. Later, in 1980, it became part of the larger Mount Barney National Park.
In 2008, the Githabul people successfully claimed native title over the mountain. This peak is very important to their culture.
In 2011, another climbing accident occurred when Ross Miller fell while climbing with a group.
In November 2019, a bushfire reached the top of the mountain for the first time in many years. It burned much of the forest there. This fire made some climbing paths unstable. Even though plants have grown back, the route to the top is still very challenging. It is not recommended for climbers who are not experienced.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, from March 2020 to January 2022, there was a police checkpoint on the Mount Lindesay Highway. This was to control who could cross the border and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
People Living Here
In 2016, only 3 people lived in Mount Lindesay. By 2021, the population had grown to 14 people.
Learning and Schools
There are no schools right in Mount Lindesay.
- The closest primary school is Rathdowney State School in Rathdowney.
- The closest high school is Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert.
Things to Do
Mount Lindesay is not a good place for regular rock climbing. The rocks are not very strong. There is one difficult climbing path to the top. It is very steep and exposed. This path is not for casual hikers. Anyone trying this climb should have special rock-climbing skills. It's best to go with experienced climbers.
