Tablelands Region

Peaks and nature spots in Tablelands

The Atherton Tablelands feature a unique landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity, characterized by scoria cones and deep crater lakes. This collection includes Mount Quincan, a prominent volcanic vent near Yungaburra, and Lake Eacham, a clear-water maar formed by explosive steam eruptions. The list also highlights several peaks within the McBride Volcanic Province, such as Mount Shuteye, Mount Lynn, and Mount McBride, which provide insight into the region's geological history and diverse topography.

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A

Mount Quincan

Mount Quincan is a volcanic mountain near Yungaburra on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia.

B

Lake Eacham

A clear volcanic crater lake, or maar, situated in Crater Lakes National Park, formed by steam explosions approximately 12,000 years ago.

C

Mount Shuteye

Volcanic peak located within the McBride Volcanic Province of Northern Queensland.

D

Mount Lynn

Volcanic peak situated in the Tablelands region of Far North Queensland.

E

Mount Mcbride

Volcanic peak located within the McBride Volcanic Province, a significant basaltic volcanic field.

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