About White Blow

Park features

The conservation park covers almost 2ha and was gazetted in 1974 to conserve its unique quartz outcrop. White Blow is the largest of several irregular masses of quartz (silicon dioxide) in the area. Standing 15m high with a diameter of 45m, it is an outstanding and unusual geological formation.

Looking after the park

Parks and forests protect Queensland's wonderful natural diversity and scenery. Please help to look after White Blow Conservation Park by following these guidelines.

• Leave everything as you find it. Everything, living and dead, is protected including geological features and cultural artefacts.
• Stop the spread of weeds, insect pests and pathogens. New introductions can spread and displace resident species and alter the local ecology. Soil from your vehicle and camping gear can contain weed seeds, ants (and their eggs) and foreign plant pathogens. Before you arrive, clean your vehicle (especially the tyres and undercarriage) and all camping equipment. If available, use a washdown facility provided in a local town. Follow the come clean, go clean guidelines, and learn more about pest plants and animals and pathogens.
• Manage your waste. Take rubbish with you when you leave as no bins are provided. Pack food away immediately after meals and secure rubbish in sturdy rubbish bags in a sealable animal-proof container to avoid attracting insects and larger animals. Never bury rubbish as animals will dig it up.
• Toilets are not provided. Bury toilet waste (including faecal matter and paper) at least 15cm deep and 100m away from the car park, vehicle and the walking track. Bag all personal hygiene products including disposable nappies (and wet-wipes) for disposal off-park.
• Camp fires are not permitted. If boiling the billy, use a fuel stove.
• Stay on designated vehicle track. Drive only on the formed roads. Driving over vegetation and forming new tracks damages the environment. Vehicles are not allowed beyond the car park.
• Domestic animals are not permitted in the conservation park. Please observe the before you visit guidelines for dog and pets.

See the guidelines on caring for parks for more information about protecting our environment and heritage in parks.

Park management

White Blow Conservation Park was gazetted in 1974. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) manages the protected area to conserve its natural, cultural and historic values under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.

A management plan for White Blow Conservation Park (PDF, 1.1MB) has been prepared and implemented.

Tourism information links

Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre
www.visitcharterstowers.com.au
74 Mosman Street, Charters Towers QLD 4820
Phone: (07) 4761 5533
Email: tourinfo@charterstowers.qld.gov.au

For tourism information for all regions in Queensland see Queensland Holidays.