Grapetree, Queensland

Grapetree
Queensland

Grapetree landscape, 2014
Grapetree
Coordinates 27°19′S 152°5′E / 27.317°S 152.083°E / -27.317; 152.083Coordinates: 27°19′S 152°5′E / 27.317°S 152.083°E / -27.317; 152.083
Postcode(s) 4352
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Nanango
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Grapetree:
Pechey Crows Nest Crows Nest
Pechey Grapetree Ravensbourne
Hampton Perseverance Ravensbourne

Grapetree is a locality in the Toowoomba Region local government area of Darling Downs region in southern Queensland, Australia.[1]

Geography

The southern extent of Crows Nest National Park occupies the eastern half of Grapetree. Upper Cressbrook Creek forms part of the eastern boundary of Grapetree. A small section of Pechey State Forest lies adjacent to the New England Highway which forms part of the western boundary.

History

Grapetree was part of the Shire of Crows Nest until 2008 when the local government area was amalgamated into the Toowoomba Region.[2]

References

  1. "Grapetree (entry 47956)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  2. "Crows Nest Shire Bush Fire Zone Mapping Index" (PDF). Crows Nest Shire Council. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2014.


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