Currawinya National Park

The park spans 344,000 hectares of diverse landscapes, including red sandplains, mulga scrubs, artesian springs, mesas, and rocky ranges in Outback Queensland.

The park emerged in 1991 when Queensland government acquired Currawinya and Caiwarro Homestead properties, doubling in size through additional land acquisitions in 2015.

The land holds extensive Aboriginal heritage within Budjiti Country, containing numerous Indigenous sites that demonstrate long-term occupation near the wetlands.

Visitors require four-wheel drive vehicles to access the park, and must bring their own fuel, food, and drinking water due to the remote location.

Two contrasting lakes define the park: freshwater Lake Numalla and saline Lake Wyara, providing essential habitats for 200 bird species and migratory waders.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1991

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

Part of: Outback Queensland

Website: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/currawinya

GPS coordinates: -28.78370,144.47801

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:34