Bowra Sanctuary

The Bowra Sanctuary is a nature reserve in south-western Queensland that spans flat plains with multiple habitats flowing together. Mulga woodlands and poplar box trees grow alongside wetlands stretching across the Warrego River floodplains.

The land was originally a cattle farm managed by the McLaren family across several generations. In 2010, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy took over and converted it into a protected reserve.

This place serves as a key research hub where scientists study birds adapted to dry climates. Visitors can observe how ongoing field work directly supports the protection of rare species living here.

Access is via marked walking trails that guide visitors through different habitats and offer viewing opportunities. The best time to explore is in early morning or late afternoon hours when birds and other wildlife are most active.

The reserve is home to the kultarr, a small carnivorous marsupial that thrives in this habitat and is difficult to spot elsewhere. Visitors may also encounter woma pythons and the threatened yakka skink, species found in few other Australian reserves.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 2010

GPS coordinates: -27.24080,146.13100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44