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The 13,800 hectares of semi-arid Barkly Tablelands that make up Camooweal Caves National Park are characterised by open eucalypt woodland, spinifex, turpentine wattle shrubland and extensive areas of Mitchell grass plains. The park provides a stopover for weary travellers to camp and refresh in a remote bush setting. A variety of birds including waterbirds and woodland species can be seen in the park at different times of the year.
The caves are sinkholes in the ground. Here, water has percolated through 500 million year-old layers of soluble dolomite creating caverns linked by vertical shafts up to 75 metres deep. Visitors should be extremely cautious around the edge of the sinkholes. The caves are not accessible to visitors.
The Injilujji and Thethanu people of this area have a number of dreamtime legends about this area.
Camooweal
Queensland 4828 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 07 4744 7888
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au
| Free Entry: | Yes. |
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· BBQ Facilities · Car park · Picnic Area |
· Public Toilet · Sheltered Area |
Camping: The Camooweal Caves National Park campground is located 14 kilometres from the park entrance. Camping permits can be purchased from the Ranger at Mount Isa or directly from the self-registration station on the park. Toilets, a shelter shed, fireplaces and water are provided. Take fresh water and a fuel stove for cooking. Book campsites in holidays and long weekends.
Animal Viewing: Within the protection of the caves, colonies of small insect-eating bats roost, only emerging after dark. Owls also roost in these caves and feed on small nocturnal mammals like the long-haired rat. The shaded creek banks also provide a refuge for the local wildlife with a variety of birds being found here during the day. Birds that commonly inhabit the wooded areas on the park include galahs, black kites, kestrels and cockatiels. Ridge-tailed monitors can also be seen in the rocky outcrops of the national park.
* 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.
Disabled: The track to the caves is wheelchair-accessible.
Miscellaneous:
Access by conventional vehicle is possible although visitors may experience some difficulty at creek crossing or on rocky sections of the road. It is best for intending visitors to check the road conditions when planning a trip to this park.
The caves are not accessible by visitors.
Bush camping is not allowed on the park, however, overnight camping is available at the park's campground. The campground of the park is located 14 kilometres from the park entrance. Permits can be purchased from the Ranger at Mount Isa or directly from the self-registration station on the park. Toilets, tables and barbecue areas are provided.
The entrance to Camooweal Caves National Park is situated about eight kilometres south of Camooweal on the Urandangi road. Turn left on the park boundary road after crossing the fourth grid from Camooweal.
Distinct wet and dry seasons prevail with heavy monsoonal rains falling in the summer. It is cooler and drier in the middle of the year making this the best time to visit the park. South-easterly winds at this time of the year also help to make conditions more hospitable. Temperatures can be extremely high for the rest of the year.
