North-West Queensland is a large area which stretches from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north, to the spinifex-covered outback several hundred kilometres south. Notable towns of the region include Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Normanton and Karumba, all of which have something special to offer the enthusiastic birdwatcher.
Top Hotspots:
- Lawn Hill (Boodjamulla) National Park
- Chinaman Creek Dam, Cloncurry
- Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa
- Pamela St Water Tanks, Mount Isa
- Muttonhole Wetlands, Normanton
- Karumba
Surprisingly good finch, honeyeater and raptor action near a very bustling campground complex
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
An oasis in the outback with a lushly-lined rocky gorge, idyllic waterfalls, great bushwalking, and some excellent, if patchy, birding
Exceptionally pleasant lake with great birds of all types to be found
Split seaside town with many varied birding sites including mangroves, coastline and roadside fields
Muttonhole Wetlands, Normanton
Enormous wetlands with tons of great birds and a pleasant and accessible roadside lagoon spot
Idyllic setting with lots of birds coming down to drink from the river
Pamela Street Water Tanks, Mt Isa
Good place for birds and views, and reliable site for the elusive Kalkadoon Grasswren
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