Mount Superbus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Superbus |
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 Mount Superbus
Location in Queensland
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,375 m (4,511 ft) |
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| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Parent range | Main Range |
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| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
Mount Superbus is a tall mountain in Queensland, Australia. It is located about 99 kilometers (62 miles) south-west of Brisbane. At 1,375 meters (4,511 feet) high, it is the highest point in South East Queensland.
Mount Superbus is also the fifth-highest mountain in all of Queensland. Taller peaks like Mount Bartle Frere and Mount Bellenden Ker are found further north.
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What is Mount Superbus?
Mount Superbus is what remains of an ancient shield volcano. This volcano erupted a very long time ago, between 22 and 25 million years ago. Over millions of years, the softer parts of the volcano wore away. The harder core, called a volcanic plug, is what we see today as Mount Superbus.
A Look at the Mountain's History
Mount Superbus has an interesting past, especially with logging. In the mid-19th century, people started cutting down trees here. The mountain was once covered in thick forests of hoop pine.
Other valuable trees, like red cedar, were also harvested. Today, this area is protected as part of the Main Range National Park. This park helps keep the natural environment safe.
The Story of the RAAF Lincoln Bomber Crash
Near the top of Mount Superbus, you can find the remains of an old airplane. This was a RAAF Lincoln bomber that crashed on April 9, 1955. It was Easter Saturday morning. The plane was flying a sick baby from Townsville to Brisbane for medical help.
Sadly, the plane crashed into the mountain. All four crew members from the RAAF and the two passengers died. Most of the plane's wreckage is still there. It is a place that many bushwalkers visit today.
Where Rivers Begin
Mount Superbus is an important source of water for the region. The Condamine River starts from a spring on the western side of the mountain. Another important waterway, Teviot Brook, also begins here. Teviot Brook flows into the Logan River.
