Unique Stanthorpe accommodation near Girraween National Park
Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory
Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers
Girraween, meaning 'place of flowers', is a park of massive granite
outcrops. Spectacular wildflowers emerge from
amongst the granite in spring.
Its eucalypt forests and heathlands support a diverse range of birds.
(From Visitor Information published by Queensland National Parks and
Wildlife Service)
Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory is only 15 minutes
drive to
Girraween National Park and conveniently
located to visit Bald Rock National Park and other  
parks on both sides of the state border.
BOONOO BOONOO National Park
Spectacular river and gorge scenery and
historic interest
BALD ROCK National Park
The largest granite bolder in Australia;
spectacular panoramic views
from the summit
Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory
28146 New England Highway, Ballandean, Queensland 4382, Australia
Email: twin-star@bigpond.com
Phone/Fax: 07 4684 1135
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GIRRAWEEN NATIONAL PARK
Minor Planet (asteroid) Girraween
Asteroid Girraween is orbiting the
Sun. It travels around the sun taking
3.4 years to make one round.
Its
diameter is estimated to be 4.7
kilometres.






Asteroid Girraween's orbit
About Asteroid Girraween
LINKS
Girraween National Park: A very informative website on Girraween National Park
Images of Girraween National Park: Beautiful nature and wildlife photography
by Robert Ashdown including images of Girraween National Park
Birdwatching Australia: A directory of Australian birdwatching tours, bird clubs,
freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information.
“Common Wildflowers of Girraween and
Bald Rock National Parks”
        by Peter and Leith Woodall
Published by Taita Publishers, Moorooka, Qld.
Society for Growing Australian Plants
         Queensland Region, Inc.
Birding Services Brisbane
Birding Services Brisbane: Australian and Queensland birdwatching tours
      A Photographer's Guide to Girraween NP:
     Photographic techniques by Garry Schlatter featuring Girraween
                          
Vision And Imagination.com  
                        Stunning photographic works by Garry Schlatter