Currawinya National Park

Currawinya National Park is a conservation area in Southwest Queensland covering 344,000 hectares with red sandplains, mulga scrublands, artesian springs, mesas, and rocky ranges spread across the landscape. The varied terrain creates different habitats shaped by the Outback's distinctive geology and water systems.

The park was established in 1991 when the Queensland government purchased the Currawinya and Caiwarro Homestead properties and significantly expanded the protected area. A second major expansion occurred in 2015 with the addition of further land to strengthen conservation efforts.

The park sits within Budjiti Country and holds numerous sites showing how Aboriginal people lived in this region over many generations. You can see these cultural places scattered across the land, marking the deep connection between the people and the wetlands.

A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to access the park because of its remote location and limited road infrastructure. Visitors should bring their own fuel, food, and drinking water as there are no facilities or services available within the area.

Two contrasting lakes form the heart of the park: freshwater Lake Numalla and saline Lake Wyara, together attracting around 200 bird species including migratory waders from distant regions. These lakes develop from different geological conditions beneath the surface and prove essential for the animal life.

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: December 12, 2025 12:02