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Currawinya National Park

Currawinya National Park [1] is in South Western Queensland in Australia.

Culture and History

Landscape

Red soils, little grass cover, mulga, river gums, lakes, wetlands, rocky outcrops.

Flora and fauna

  • There is a large amount of birdlife in the park around the waterways. Thousands of pelicans can be seen at Lake Numulla.
  • Kangaroos and Emus are abundant, and are often seen on the roads.
  • Turtles in or near the rivers.

Climate

Hot during the daytime in summer (up to 40C). Mild from April to October (around 25C), which is the best time to visit. Cold overnight, dropping to under 10C even in summer, and below 0C in winter.

Travel to Currawinya National Park & Visa Requirements

Entry points to the park are on the Hungerford Road, at Hungerford in the south, and at Eulo in the north. The road is unsealed. There is no public transport available within the park, or near to the park. Some maps, for example Google Maps, show an entrance frp, Thargomindah via the Old Thargomindah Road. This road is closed at the park boundary, and to get to Thargomindah you must go (nearly) through Hungerford.

Fees/Permits

Day entry to the park is free. Permits are required for overnight camping and cost around $4.50 per person per night.

Tours & Getting around Currawinya National Park

You must have a car to see the park. A 4wd is recommended, and is required to get to Lake Numulla and the Granites because of formed sand roads. There is no fuel available within the park. Eulo is the closest. Hungerford pub sometimes has fuel available, but call ahead.

There are toilets located at Caiwarro, and at the Woolshed.

Currawinya National Park attractions and sightseeing