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Yellow-footed rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus) Rocky outcrops provide a perfect hiding place for the shy yellow-footed rock-wallaby in western Queensland. After cold nights, groups can be spotted in sunny patches.

Lakes Numulla and Wyara, Currawinya National Park Freshwater Lake Numulla and saltwater Lake Wyara in Currawinya National Park are an internationally-recognised wetland in south-west Queensland and an important stopover for migratory birds.

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) The vibrantly-coloured and flightless cassowary is the largest bird in Queensland’s tropical rainforests. The distinctive ‘helmet’ provides some protection when the bird crashes through the rainforest.

Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) The bilby is Australia’s Easter bunny. This tiny bandicoot with rabbit-like ears lives in hollows in central Australia’s harsh deserts. Once common, the bilby is now endangered in Queensland.

Baloon Cave, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park Rock art is an intriguing reminder of the Aboriginal people who lived in the Carnarvon Gorge area. These stencils are on the sandstone walls of Baloon Cave in Carnarvon National Park.

Orange-thighed green frog (Litoria xanthomera) The attractive orange-thighed green frog is more likely to be heard than seen in coastal Queensland’s forests. When calling for a mate, this frog inflates a vocal sac on its throat.

The Sphinx, Girraween National Park Rushing creeks, eucalypt forests, wildflower heaths and spectacular granite outcrops like The Sphinx make Girraween National Park, near Stanthorpe, one of Queensland’s most scenic parks.

Moss Garden, Carnarvon National Park Hidden behind an extended sandstone cliffline lies the unexpectedly lush oasis of Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park, central Queensland. Delicate ferns and mosses flourish in Moss Garden, Violet Gorge.

Fort Lytton National Park For almost 50 years, Fort Lytton near the Brisbane River mouth was the frontline of Queensland’s defence. Today, the original guns are fired during special re-enactments in the national park.

Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) This tiny creature has a membrane between its front and rear legs which lets it glide from tree to tree searching for nectar, sap and insects. Its nightly escapades delight many visitors to coastal national parks.

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