Park is closed
From abundant waterholes, wetlands and river channels to sand dunes, grass plains, and weathered sandstone ranges, this impressive park is a haven for waterbirds in an arid region.
Location
306km south-west of Winton
Welcome
Welcome to Maiawali Country. Our people have lived on this land for thousands of years. We cherish our connection to country and ask that you also respect and care for our traditional land.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Scenic drive
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![Flowering wattles provide a burst of colour.]()
Flowering wattles provide a burst of colour.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Diamantina is one of the few places in Queensland where bilbies live in the wild.]()
Diamantina is one of the few places in Queensland where bilbies live in the wild.
Photo credit: Barry Nolan © Queensland Government
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![Emus can travel great distances across the grassy plains.]()
Emus can travel great distances across the grassy plains.
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Diamantina is home to large flocks of budgerigars.]()
Diamantina is home to large flocks of budgerigars.
Photo credit: Chris Mitchell © Queensland Government
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![Listen for the sweet, plaintive whistle of the pratincole.]()
Listen for the sweet, plaintive whistle of the pratincole.
Photo credit: Flynn Majer © Queensland Government
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![Keep a respectful eye out for the extraordinary yellow-spotted monitor.]()
Keep a respectful eye out for the extraordinary yellow-spotted monitor.
Photo credit: © Rob Brodribb
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![Pitch your tent under shady coolabah trees at the Gum Hole camping area.]()
Pitch your tent under shady coolabah trees at the Gum Hole camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Visit Janets Leap for a bird's-eye view of the Diamantina River passing through a narrow gap in the ranges.]()
Visit Janets Leap for a bird's-eye view of the Diamantina River passing through a narrow gap in the ranges.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![The gibber earless dragon has excellent camouflage.]()
The gibber earless dragon has excellent camouflage.
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Beautiful spinifex pigeons are seed eaters and depend on Diamantina's waterholes.]()
Beautiful spinifex pigeons are seed eaters and depend on Diamantina's waterholes.
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Dingo relaxing by the river.]()
Dingo relaxing by the river.
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Purple dusk and glassy water. This park is a photographer's paradise.]()
Purple dusk and glassy water. This park is a photographer's paradise.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![Crossing the claypan on the Warracoota circuit drive.]()
Crossing the claypan on the Warracoota circuit drive.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Climb a sand dune and appreciate the vast, grassy floodplains.]()
Climb a sand dune and appreciate the vast, grassy floodplains.
Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
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![Small seasonal flowers and snail shells decorate the parched floodplains.]()
Small seasonal flowers and snail shells decorate the parched floodplains.
Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
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![A number of vulnerable and endangered species, including this kowari, find refuge in this park.]()
A number of vulnerable and endangered species, including this kowari, find refuge in this park.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![A brolga steps elegantly through floodwaters.]()
A brolga steps elegantly through floodwaters.
Photo credit: Chris Mitchell © Queensland Government
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![Get a bird's-eye view of the Diamantina River from atop ancient rocks.]()
Get a bird's-eye view of the Diamantina River from atop ancient rocks.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![Take time to stop and meet the locals, like this central bearded dragon!]()
Take time to stop and meet the locals, like this central bearded dragon!
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Follow the Warracoota circuit drive to discover the diverse landscapes of Diamantina National Park.]()
Follow the Warracoota circuit drive to discover the diverse landscapes of Diamantina National Park.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![Marvel at the curly bark of the red mulga tree.]()
Marvel at the curly bark of the red mulga tree.
Photo credit: © Lyndy Marshall
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![Enjoy abundant bird life at sunset and sunrise from the banks of the Diamantina River.]()
Enjoy abundant bird life at sunset and sunrise from the banks of the Diamantina River.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![Hunters Gorge camping area is on the banks of Mundawerra Waterhole.]()
Hunters Gorge camping area is on the banks of Mundawerra Waterhole.
Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
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![Glide across the Diamantina River in a canoe.]()
Glide across the Diamantina River in a canoe.
Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
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![See for miles across the vast, yet ever-changing, Diamantina landscapes.]()
See for miles across the vast, yet ever-changing, Diamantina landscapes.
Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
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![Wonder at the mysterious purpose of the Warracoota Ruins.]()
Wonder at the mysterious purpose of the Warracoota Ruins.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Storm over Diamantina National Park.]()
Storm over Diamantina National Park.
Photo credit: © courtesy of Outback Pics, Longreach
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![Seeing the sun set over the vast plains is an experience you'll never forget.]()
Seeing the sun set over the vast plains is an experience you'll never forget.
Photo credit: Chris Mitchell © Queensland Government
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![Drop in at the information centre at Diamantina Homestead.]()
Drop in at the information centre at Diamantina Homestead.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Early morning reflections on Whistling Duck Creek at Gum Hole camping area.]()
Early morning reflections on Whistling Duck Creek at Gum Hole camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy spectacular sunsets reflected in the Diamantina River at Hunters Gorge camping area.]()
Enjoy spectacular sunsets reflected in the Diamantina River at Hunters Gorge camping area.
Photo credit: © Courtesy of Outback Pics, Longreach
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![Visit the lookout for panoramic views and a rich array of outback colour.]()
Visit the lookout for panoramic views and a rich array of outback colour.
Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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![Stop to wonder at the unknown ruins on the Warracoota circuit drive.]()
Stop to wonder at the unknown ruins on the Warracoota circuit drive.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Travel the Warracoota circuit drive to explore pastoral relics and Diamantina's diverse landscapes.]()
Travel the Warracoota circuit drive to explore pastoral relics and Diamantina's diverse landscapes.
Photo credit: © Peter Scott
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![Diamantina Homestead is the Ranger Headquarters and information centre for Diamantina National Park.]()
Diamantina Homestead is the Ranger Headquarters and information centre for Diamantina National Park.
Photo credit: © Courtesy of Outback Pics, Longreach
- Diamantina National Park closed due to flood damage 12 March to 29 April 2024