Boodjamulla National Park was officially opened in late 1985 to protect this spectacular gorge system with its sheer 60 metre sandstone walls, crystal clear green water which flows in abundance all year round.

It is fringed with lush tropical vegetation consisting of Livistonia palms, Leichhardt trees, paperbarks, figs, pandanus, and white cedar trees - remnants of the ancient rainforest that covered the Gulf Savannah millions of years ago.

The first confirmed sighting in Queensland of the rock haunting possum was in Lawn Hill. Some of the other wildlife species that call Lawn Hill Gorge home are agile wallabies, solitary wallaroo, insectivorous bats, olivine python, fairy martins, water monitors, tortoises, and a variety of birdlife.
As well as the spectacular scenery and wildlife Lawn Hill also has two Aboriginal art viewing areas. The gorge has a prolific selection of Aboriginal middens and tool factories which can be viewed, but are definitely not to be collected.

The Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service has built 20km of marked pathways providing access to the more spectacular viewing areas around the gorge area.

FACILITIES
(BOODJAMULLA NATIONAL PARK)

Camping only. Specific sites have been set aside for buses or large groups. The internal roads are set out for easy caravan access and exit. There are laundry tubs, showers, toilet facilities, BBQs and tables.

• Please, no domestic pets. If you are travelling with pets, you can leave them at Adel's Grove for a small fee
• Adel's Grove shop and campground is 10km from the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service park headquarters
• Collect firewood on your way into the national park
• No fishing or motor boats are allowed in the gorge

BOOKINGS

Townsville EPA/QPW
Old Quarantine Station
Pallarenda, Townsville
Phone: (07) 4722 5224
Phone bookings: 131 304 from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday
Website: www.qld.gov.au/camping for online bookings

Boodjamulla National Park (Lawn Hill)
PMB 12, Mt Isa
Phone: (07) 4748 5572
Fax: (07) 4748 5549

ACCOMMODATION

Adel's Grove (10 km east of Lawn Hill National Park)
PMB 2, Mt Isa
Phone: (07) 4748 5502
Fax: (07) 4748 5600