Traditionally Hallorans Hill was a meeting place for the original inhabitants. The current showground was a bora ground and the Tableland Yidinji people moved from here to the area now known as Picnic Crossing for celebrations and initiations. As families followed the seasons around their country, the elders would climb Hallorans Hill to view the smoke from the families' fires. The larger the smoke, the larger the family. The smoke told the elders who was in the area and where they were moving to.
Hallorans Hills Conservation Park protects a number of rare and endangered animals in a small patch of remnant forest on an extinct volcanic cone. These include the greater large-eared horseshoe bat, diadem leaf-nosed bat, Herbert River ringtail possum, green ringtail possum and lemuroid ringtail possum. The call of the spotted catbird is common and Red-legged pademelons are often seen along the track.
To walk to the summit of Hallorans Hill, follow the track which starts at the council park on Louise Street. The 1.4km walk takes about 40 min one way. Be aware that stinging trees are found along sections of the walking track. To drive, follow the signs from Robert Street or Dalziel Avenue.
A council park at the summit adjoins the conservation park and provides barbecues, toilets, tables, play equipment, walking track and interpretive signs. For more information see the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing tourism information links.
This cache is too small for swaps and is BYOP. As this area can get busy, stealth is essential. Enjoy the area and happy caching!