The area east of Biloela has plateaus derived from past volcanic activity dominated by the Broad-leaved bottle tree (Brachychiton australe) and the Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris).

Broad-leaved bottle trees

A massive Bottle tree off the Burnett Highway near Yaparabah School Road. Kroombit Tops is in the distance.

Native Cassia

Mount Scoria is a volcanic remnant that features basalt columns, rocky scree slopes, open woodlands and vine thickets.

Broad-leaved bottle tree at Mount Scoria

Willie wagtail

Scree slopes on the northern side of Mount Scoria

Walking track through vine thicket

Bottle tree

Scree slopes and bottle trees on Mount Scoria

Columnar jointing from the lookout on the western side of the mountain.

Huge Broad-leaved bottle tree on Mount Scoria

Poplar box at Mount Scoria

Broad-leaved bottle tree flowers at Thangool

Jambin Hotel – home of the Boarcomp – crowning King and Queen of CQ

Pig promotion

A late drive into Rockhampton – one of the famous bulls on the highway