About this place
This quiet picnic area on the eastern bank of the Irwin River features views over the Irwin River, and gets its name from marine fossils found nearby, which provide evidence of an earlier time when the park was covered by a Permian sea.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
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Fossil Picnic Area
DBCA
Facilities
Picnic table
Activities
Bushwalking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Fossil Picnic Area.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Yamatji Nation as the traditional owners of Coalseam Conservation Park.