Idalia National Park

Idalia National Park is a protected reserve covering vast mulga woodlands, grasslands, and wetland areas in Queensland. The landscape includes ruins of two historic homesteads and supports diverse wildlife across its different habitats.

The reserve was established in 1990 following an official ceremony, marking its protected status. The two homesteads visible today date from an earlier colonial period and show the region's settlement history.

The land holds multiple sites significant to Aboriginal heritage, including artifact scatters, stone arrangements, and ancient campsites that reflect centuries of Indigenous presence. These locations are scattered across the park and tell stories of thousands of years of human connection to this country.

Access requires four-wheel drive vehicles, particularly since heavy rainfall can make entry and exit impossible. Visitors should prepare for remote conditions and allow adequate time for their journey through the park.

The park protects rare yellow-footed rock-wallabies and endangered bridled nailtail wallabies, two marsupial populations that are difficult to spot elsewhere. These specialized species thrive in the mulga woodlands where they find shelter and food.

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -24.93939,144.68316

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08