Currawinya National Park

Hungerford Road, Hungerford, QLD

In Currawinya National Park, waterbirds and migratory shorebirds are drawn in their thousands to globally important wetlands in the otherwise dry and dusty mulga lands of south-western Queensland. Red sandplains and mulga scrubs beside long, dusty roads give little hint to the lakes, rivers and wetlands that make Currawinya one of Australia’s most important inland waterbird habitats.

With more than 200 bird species, along with large kangaroo species and reptiles, wildlife watching in this park is a stunning experience. The park is also home to a population of greater bilbies enclosed within a 25 square kilometre predator-proof fence (there is no public access inside the fence).

Drive (four wheel drive only) to saline Lake Wyara and freshwater Lake Numalla early in the morning. Fish, or simply relax under a shady tree, along the Paroo River. Bush camp at Ourimperee Waterhole behind the Woolshed or near the old Caiwarro Homestead site on the Paroo River. Visit the park’s cultural heritage sites.

This park is remote. You need to be well prepared and self-sufficient in fuel, food and drinking water.

Image credits: Adam Creed, Qld Govt

Facilities found here:

Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / CampsitesLookoutsPicnic AreaPublic ToiletShowersBirdwatchingCampingCanoeing/KayakingFour Wheel DrivingAboriginal CultureHistory & HeritageNature & WildlifeExperience is free

Accessibility Information

  • Does not cater for people with access needs.