Why you should visit the Mount Hypipamee Crater in Far North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands
The Mount Hypipamee Crater, also known as The Crater, is a huge diatreme located south-east of Herberton on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is 61 metres in diameter and 82 metres deep. [1] It has been part of Indigenous culture and lore from pre-colonial days.
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Mt Hypipamee crater is a diatreme formed by an explosive eruption of volcanic gases which blasted through solid granite. Angular blocks of granite as large as refrigerators can be found in the surrounding rainforest, giving testimony to the power of the explosion that hurled them there. A 400m walking track leads to a viewing platform above the.
Why you should visit the Mount Hypipamee Crater in Far North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands
Mt. Hypipamee Crater. Formed by an explosive eruption of volcanic gases which blasted through solid granite and filled with water at the bottom, is a really unusual natural work of art to see. Photo Credit @naesseystravels // Instagram . June 30, 2022.
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Mt Hypipamee Crater. Keeping with the crater lake theme, Mt Hypipamee Crater is the only example of a diatreme, or volcanic pipe, in Tropical North Queensland. It's thought to have been created by a massive gas explosion breaking through the granite and resulting in a 70m wide, crater. This crater drops steeply down 58m before reaching a pool.
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The Crater and the pretty, small Barron River falls are a must, right there at ancient volcanic site, Mt Hypipamee, on the kennedy Highway. You know when you are approaching the off highyway parking area, beacause of the sudden appearance of the burst of verdant rainforest immediately ahead. Excellent walking paths, a great experience.
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Mt Hypipamee Crater Lake is believed to have formed around 12,000 years ago due to a volcanic explosion. Over time, the surrounding rocks eroded, and a deep crater was left behind, eventually filling with water.
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28 September 2021 Last updated 15 April 2020 Contribute to the important work being done to protect and grow Queensland's protected area system. A deep, cylindrical volcanic pipe with a lake at the bottom is an awe inspiring feature of this park. Several different forest types, within a small area, are home to a remarkable diversity of possums.
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The Mount Hypipamee Crater was formed by volcanic activity 10 000 - 15 000 years ago. Location Located 23 kilometers south of Atherton, 27 kilometers north of Ravenshoe and 16 kilometers east of Herberton in the Hugh Nelson Range, Mt Hypipamee National Park protects a unique rainforest environment.
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The Crater. History: Mt Hypipamee crater is a diatreme formed by an explosive eruption of volcanic gases which blasted through solid granite. Angular blocks of granite as large as refrigerators can be found in the surrounding rainforest, giving testimony to the power of the explosion that hurled them there.
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The Hypipamee crater is referred to as a volcanic pipe. The pipe was opened upward through surface rocks by gas produced from molten rock below and as a result of tremendous pressure, the vent exploded sending volcanic bombs far across the landscape. It has a diameter of 61 metres at the water level which is 58 metres below the platform.
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Crater track (Grade: easy) Distance: 800m return Time: allow 30min walking time Details: A sealed track through the rainforest leads to a viewing platform overlooking the crater. Return along the same track. Dinner Falls circuit (Grade: moderate) Distance: 1.2km return Time: allow 45min walking time
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Mount Hypipamee National Park Both Dinner Falls and the Hypipamee Crater can be accessed on a short loop walk in the Hypipamee National Park. This park sits at 900 m+ on the southern Evelyn Tableland in the Hugh Nelson Range. Due to its altitude, the Hypipamee National Park is a hotspot for high-altitude birds and possums.
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Description This is a short and interesting walk in the forested Mount Hypipamee National Park to the namesake Mount Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls. The first section of the walk to the crater is paved and very easy going.
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Mount Hypipamee Crater 9 reviews #5 of 8 things to do in Herberton Points of Interest & LandmarksMysterious SitesScenic Walking Areas Write a review What people are saying By AnnieJuly " Wow!! Definitely worth the short walk!! " Apr. 2022 The walk is quite easy and the Dinner Falls also very close!!
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Nov 2019. Mount Hypipamee is an awesome little national park site with lots to see and do. The walking tracks are well maintained with the walk to the crater fully sealed and the walk to the waterfalls a medium grade. The site is also home to a huge array of animals.
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Park management Tourism information links Park features Located high on the southern Evelyn Tableland, in the Hugh Nelson Range, this park is centred around a diatreme or volcanic pipe, thought to have been created by a massive gas explosion.