Diamantina National Park - QLD

Diamantina National Park is of great importance to the Maiawali people, generations of families have been connected to this desert landscape for thousands of years. Remnants of settler history include the remains of Mayne Hotel, which closed in 1951 (located just near the eastern park boundary), stone hut ruins near Warracoota Waterhole and cemeteries. The 20 registered graves recorded in the park date from 1884 to 1944.

The park's large permanent waterholes attract many animals and are particularly good for birdwatching at dawn and dusk.

The floodplains, braided channels and waterholes of the Diamantina River and its tributaries are lined with coolabahs, river red gums, lignum, blue bushes and grasses. Beyond the river flats are vast gibber plains and deep, cracking clay soils supporting grasslands dominated by Mitchell grass.

In the south-west, sandhills and claypans are dominated by cane grass communities, while stark limestone ranges in the park's centre support shrubland and grassland communities that are rare in the region.

Explore pastoral relics and learn about the landscapes of the Channel Country on the Warracoota circuit and Janets Leap lookout drive.

Camping is permitted at Hunters Gorge and Gum Hole camping areas. A pit toilet and e-permit camping display are the only facilities provided. Camping permits are required and fees apply.

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