Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve

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Template:Short description Template:Use Australian English Template:Use dmy dates Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve is a scenic bushland reserve situated near the small town of Bouldercombe, near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, Australia.<ref name=qpws>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The gorge cuts into the Razorback Range and Crocodile Creek runs along the gorge floor.

Originally called Crocodile Creek the area saw a small gold rush during the late 19th century. Today, gold is still mined in Bouldercombe, but only by amateurs. The mine still has a wide variety of gold alloys, and is a particularly good spot for alluvial.

The total area of the reserve is 39.6 km2.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Bouldercombe Gorge Resources Reserve terrain is located at an estimated elevation of 377 metres above sea level.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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