QLD
Outback - Lawn Hill National Park
Nestled in the parched
plains of remote north-western Queensland is Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National
Park with its permanent creeks and waterholes. Spectacular gorges, sandstone
ranges and palm-fringed creeks make this one of Queensland’s most scenic
parks. Carved by Lawn Hill Creek, Lawn Hill Gorge is a rich oasis with cabbage
palms and lush tropical vegetation.
Lawn Hill’s ancient
sandstones and limestones have been gradually stripped away over millions
of years leaving behind rugged escarpments, gorges and rock outcrops.
The Waanyi people who
have lived in the gorge area for at least 17,000 years know this place as
Boodjamulla, or Rainbow Serpent country. Lawn Hill Gorge is sacred to the
Waanyi people. Midden heaps, grinding stones and rock art are evidence of
the importance of this place. Visitors are asked to respect this special culture.
Today, the traditional owners help manage the park.
The park has a rich pastoral
history and Lawn Hill Station was once one of the state’s largest cattle
properties
Location
The park base is 340km
north-west of Mt Isa, 220km south-west of Burketown, or 425km north-west of
Cloncurry.
Further
Information
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
PO Box 15187
City East Q 4002
13 QGOV (13 74 68)
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