Historic walk in Millstream Falls on track for June opening
May 29, 09:15 am by Editor
Work is nearing completion on a walking track in Millstream Falls National Park which showcases relics of World War 2 in north Queensland.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Andrew McNamara said final touches were being put on the track, which was due to open next month as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 100 Years of National Parks celebrations.
“Millstreams Falls National Park was the first park gazetted in north Queensland, it was used by Australian troops during World War 2,” Mr McNamara said.
“The new track will pass through an area used by the 2/14th and 2/28th battalion.
“You can still see some evidence of the time they spent there.
“Historic sites on the track will be marked by a series of signs that show how the sites would have looked to soldiers during World War 2.
“One of these sites is an old mess tent, where a concrete fireplace remains.
“The campsites used by Australian troops in the Millstream Falls National Park were basic, consisting of tent accommodation and cooking, latrine and washing facilities.
“The training areas on the Atherton Tablelands were used until shortly after the World War 2 ended, in August 1945.”
The facilities and structures were then demolished and most of the debris buried.
“The track is costing $30,000 to build with another $10,000 in signage to tell the historical story of Millstream falls.
“The Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs have made a $3000 contribution to this signage,” Mr McNamara said.
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