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Bladensburg National Park is a large, remote park protecting Mitchell grass downs and channel country. It is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife, including tiny mammals called dunnarts. Flat-topped mesas and sandstone ranges form a pleasing backdrop to the park's grassland plains and river flats. The park is important to the Koa Aboriginal people, and also contains reminders of the pastoral history of the area.
At the original homestead complex, learn about the early days of station life and the park's plants and animals. Camping is permitted at Bough Shed Hole beside Surprise Creek, where birdlife is prolific. Visit Scrammy Gorge for impressive views. Take the Route of the River Gums drive. Visit the stony Top Crossing, once used by horse-drawn wagons. Out there, the night skies are amazing - go stargazing!
Winton
Queensland 4735 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 13 0013 0372
Tollfree: 1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=139
| Free Entry: | Yes. |
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· Access With Assistance for the Disabled · Picnic Area |
· Public Toilet · Viewing Platform |
Birdwatching: Go birdwatching around the creek. Look for painted firetails and rufous-throated honeyeaters, two typical birds of central and northern Australia.
Camping: Camping is permitted at Bough Shed Hole, 14 kilometres along the road into the park. No water supplies are provided, visitors must be self-sufficient. Permits are required from the park office. Fees apply.
Animal Viewing: The park is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife, from kangaroos and wallaroos to dunnarts, native marsupial mice.
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· Cycling |
· Walking |
* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Miscellaneous:
Bladensburg is 17 kilometres south-west of Winton. Four wheel drive recommended. Roads become impassable when wet.
