Welford National Park

The national park spans 1,240 square kilometers across Mulga Lands, Mitchell Grass Downs, and Channel Country bioregions, bordered by the Barcoo River.

Richard Welford established the area as a grazing station in 1870, naming it Walton before it received its current name following his death in 1872.

The park contains Aboriginal stone arrangements and traditional water wells, reflecting the long-standing presence of Indigenous peoples in the region.

Visitors require a 4WD vehicle to access the park, which offers designated camping sites with basic facilities along the Barcoo River.

The park preserves rare yellow-footed rock-wallabies among its diverse wildlife population within red sand dunes and white-barked ghost gum landscapes.

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

GPS coordinates: -24.96746,143.48057

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:40