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Mount Hypipamee Crater 4 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!!
Why you should visit the Mount Hypipamee Crater in Far North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands
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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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.
Why you should visit the Mount Hypipamee Crater in Far North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands
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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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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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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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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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.
Discovering the Magnificent Mt Hypipamee Crater Lake
Mt Hypipamee Crater Lake Only minutes into the drive past the small town of Kuranda or up the Gillies Highway, tourists begin to experience the extraordinary beauty surrounding them and unwind. The mild climate and comfortable temperatures make the Atherton Tablelands a desirable holiday destination.
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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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This park's eponymous main attraction - the eerie Mt Hypipamee Crater - is an unplumbed volcanic pipe more than 80m deep; the granite walls that plunge to its mossy waters fall a sheer 138m. From the parking and picnic area, the crater is a scenic 800m return walk; another 1.2km slippery circuit goes past the cool and swimmable Dinner Falls.
Mount Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls
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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Mt Hypipamee Crater was 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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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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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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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