Description
Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.
Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.
History
The earliest European settler in the district was Eli Lenthall, a timbergetter. Lake Lenthall is named after him.Duckinwilla Creek State School opened on 24 August 1936 and closed in 1953.In the 2011 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 10 people.In the 2016 census Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.
Weather
Things to do
Lake Lenthall has picnic grounds, camping, and a boat ramp, all at the end of Lenthall Dam Road (25.4051°S 152.5328°E? / -25.4051; 152.5328? (Lenthalls Dam boat ramp)). It is managed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.Wongi Waterholes is a picnic and camping area in the Wongi State Forest, noted for its abundant wildlife. It is accessed from the Kellogum Forestry Road off Warrah Road. There are a number of viewing platforms around the waterholes:
Wongi Waterhole 1 Viewing Platform (25.4364°S 152.5483°E? / -25.4364; 152.5483? (Wongi Waterhole 1 Viewing Platform))
Wongi Waterhole 2 Viewing Platform (25.4362°S 152.5479°E? / -25.4362; 152.5479? (Wongi Waterhole 2 Viewing Platform))
Wongi Waterhole 3 Viewing Platform (25.4377°S 152.5442°E? / -25.4377; 152.5442? (Wongi Waterhole 3 Viewing Platform))
Wongi Waterhole 4 & 5 Viewing Platform (25.4380°S 152.5439°E? / -25.4380; 152.5439? (Wongi Waterhole 4 & 5Viewing Platform))
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Population: 1-100
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 321.204 km2
Elevation: 51-200 metres
Town elevation: 62 m
Population number: 12
Local Government Area: Fraser Coast Regional Council