Lochern National Park, Nature reserve in Longreach Regional, Queensland, Australia
Lochern National Park spans 24,300 hectares with multiple channels of the Thomson River flowing through its eastern sections. The land consists of mulga woodland interspersed with a network of lagoons and waterholes.
The protected area was established in 1994 to preserve a region where Aboriginal communities have lived for a long time. The designation recognized the importance of this landscape for both ecology and human heritage.
The land reflects both indigenous traditions and pastoral heritage through remnants of early water management systems still visible today. These traces show how people adapted their way of life to the conditions of this region over generations.
Access to the park and its camping grounds requires four-wheel drive vehicles due to unpaved roads. The camping areas are located about five kilometers from the eastern boundary among mulga woodlands.
The network of lagoons and waterholes throughout the park serves as essential refuges for bird species that depend on seasonal variations. These water sources are crucial for wildlife survival in this arid region.
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