In the heart of the Desert Uplands, Moorrinya National Park protects 18 land types in the Lake Eyre Basin, one of Australia's most important catchments.
This remote park has dry, flat plains criss-crossed by watercourses and covered in open eucalypt, paperbark and acacia woodlands and grasslands. Moorrinya is a wildlife refuge, protecting Australian icons such as kangaroos, koalas, emus and dingoes, as well as rare and threatened species such as the square-tailed kite, squatter pigeon and Julia Creek dunnart.
Moorrinya National Park was initially established as the sheep grazing property, Shirley Station. In the late 1970s, cattle replaced sheep and grazing continued until the park was established in 1993. Much of the sheep station infrastructure, dating back to the late 1940s, remains as a reminder of the spirit and hard work of the people who lived in this remote part of Queensland.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4741 1021
Email: info@flinders.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.epa.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
General Comments
Ensure that you bring the following with you into Moorrinya National Park: a first aid kit, fresh water - as water is not provided, a sealable container for rubbish - bins are not provided, a fuel stove and fuel - as fires and generators are not permitted and a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Visitors can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in this remote, undeveloped park. Toilets are the only facilities at the the park.
How to get There
Moorrinya is about 90 kilometres south of Torrens Creek or 180 kilometres north of Aramac, on the Torrens Creek-Aramac Road. A 'Ranger Station' sign marks the park turnoff. The unsealed Torrens Creek-Aramac access road to Moorrinya is easily accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles, except during wet weather. Conventional vehicles are not recommended. Check road conditions before travelling to the park.
Pet Extract
Domestic animals are not permitted in Moorrinya National Park.
Weather
Days can be very hot between October and March, reaching an average temperature of 31 to 35 degrees Celsius, and occasionally exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Wet periods occur during this time which make access difficult to impassable. It is preferable to visit in the cooler months, from April until September, when daily temperatures average a more pleasant 27 degrees Celsius.
