Diamantina National Park

Diamantina National Park is a nature reserve in Queensland's outback that spans a vast area with sand dunes, river channels, and grasslands. The landscape displays the distinctive features of Channel Country with its characteristic waterways and open terrain.

The reserve was established in 1993 after the Queensland Government acquired the Diamantina Lakes Station property. The park was named after Lady Diamantina Bowen, wife of Queensland's first governor.

Indigenous peoples used the landscape extensively, moving along the Diamantina River and drawing resources from grasslands and sandstone formations for their daily lives. The land held deep significance as a place of connection to country for these communities.

The location is remote and requires thorough preparation for a visit with adequate water and supplies. Visitors will find camping areas, picnic spots, public toilets, and marked viewing points for birdwatching.

The reserve holds the largest known population of night parrots, a bird species once thought nearly extinct. This discovery in 2016 made the area a critical habitat for one of Australia's rarest birds.

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

Website: https://npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/diamantina

GPS coordinates: -23.80201,141.42360

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06