Ever wondered how the diverse scenery of North Queensland came about? This book explains how geology has controlled the landscapes in Nation Parks and other reserves from Townsville to Cape York. It covers the rainforest mountains of the Wet Tropics, inland sandstone gorges, very young volcanoes and lava flows, and the remoteness of Cape York Peninsula. it also suggests places where you can see the rocks along roads and walking tracks.

Warwick Willmott is a geologist who has worked with the Geological Survey of Queensland in a variety of fields, and now likes to bring geology alive for the public.