Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station, Research station in New South Wales, Australia.
The Fowlers Gap Research Station extends across 39,000 hectares of arid land, featuring natural waterholes, ephemeral creeks, and several large dams maintaining surface water.
The University of New South Wales established this research facility in 1966, marking the beginning of extensive studies in arid zone ecology and environmental science.
The station hosts regular field excursions for science and fine arts students, combining scientific research with artistic exploration in the remote Australian landscape.
Located 112 kilometers north of Broken Hill, the station provides laboratories, dormitories, cottages, and camping facilities for researchers and visiting groups.
The facility maintains over 5,000 sheep and operates an Australian Acoustic Observatory, collecting long-term data about the sounds of native wildlife.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1966
Website: https://fowlersgap.unsw.edu.au
GPS coordinates: -31.09030,141.70800
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:01
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