Culgoa Floodplain National Park

The Culgoa Floodplain National Park is a protected national park that is located in the South West region of Queensland in eastern Australia. The 42,859-hectare (105,910-acre) national park is situated at the western extent of Hebel in the Shire of Balonne and in the east of Jobs Gate in the Paroo Shire, approximately 630 kilometres (390 mi) west of Brisbane. The park occupies the former pastoral and grazing property of Byra Station.[1] The park's southern boundary is defined by part of the state border between Queensland and New South Wales.

This article is about the national park in Queensland. For the national park in New South Wales, see Culgoa National Park.

Culgoa Floodplain National Park
Queensland
Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta) Jandowae, S. Queensland, Australia
Culgoa Floodplain National Park is located in Queensland
Culgoa Floodplain National Park
Culgoa Floodplain National Park
Nearest town or cityHebel
Coordinates28°49′21″S 146°49′33″E
Established1994 (1994)
Area428.59 km2 (165.5 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteCulgoa Floodplain National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

Location and features

In the eastern tip of the park, the waters of the Culgoa River may cause flooding. The west of the park lies within the catchment area of Nebine Creek. In some areas water from the Great Artesian Basin naturally rises to the surface, forming muddy pools.[1]

The park is covered with diverse woodland vegetation. Stone tool scatters and cooking sites within the park are important reminders of the area's Aboriginal heritage.[2] 150 species of bird have been identified in the park.[2] Among others, there are ten honeyeaters, Australia's six species of woodswallow and parrots.

Bushwalking, birdwatching and other wildlife observing are the park's main recreational activities.

The Culgoa Floodplain National Park is only accessible by 4WD vehicles.[2]

Camping is permitted however there are no facilities provided.[2] There are no marked walking tracks.

The average elevation of the terrain is 142 meters.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Nature, culture and history". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  2. "About Culgoa Floodplain". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. "Culgoa Floodplain National Park topographic map, elevation, relief". topographic-map.com. Retrieved 9 March 2022.



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