The Flinders River - QLD

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Rivers

Date: 6th March 2026

Description: Journey the length of Queensland's longest river in this evocative exploration of the Flinders, from its quiet beginnings in the Great Dividing Range to its meeting with the Gulf of Carpentaria. Along the way, discover the ancient fossil beds around Richmond, the vast basalt plains, and the rich ecosystems that thrive along its banks. Blending natural history, geography, and a keen eye for the rhythms of the outback, this book captures a waterway that shapes the land and lives it touches. A vivid tribute to one of northern Australia's most remarkable rivers.

Summary

Ch1. Headwaters in the Great Dividing Range

Ch2. Through the Basalt Plains

Ch3. Richmond and the Fossil Fields

Ch4. The Confluence Country

Ch5. Walkers Bend and the Middle Reaches

Ch6. Tidal Influence and Coastal Plains

Ch7. Life Along the Banks

Ch8. Seasonal Transformations