Out of area - request for info.

[Bob Rusk <>]

Hi Rod !
I was out that way 10 mths ago and stayed at Kilcowera Station which is on the west side of L Wyara and not far away from Currawinya at all.  Its a large property and there's individual camping sites spaced out along the wide creek giving total privacy and the bird life was prolific,it was like a birdwatchers chocolate box. You can drive from the property to the the shores of L. Wyara and look from there but a scope would be handy but its really worth a look. It has its own web site you can visit to check on fees and if its still has good conditions as there was when I was there. Noccundra creek area (free camping) was good also, as was Yowah (hot baths),has a birdo contact in BBQ shelter. Kyabra Creek (free camping) and Windorah too but remembering they had had exceptional rain some month before I visited there, so all the rivers and creeks were up and there were birds everywhere. The Quilpie area was good for Black-breasted Buzzards,Spotted Harriers etc actually it was good for most raptors. Writing this has brought back wonderful memories flooding back and the 4 weeks spent going to through the Simpson Desert and the 165 species we seen,including a Grey Falcon, so much so do you think I could possibly squeeze in with you on the trip ?
Bob

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Subject: [canberrabirds] Out of area - request for info.

Currawinya National Park

 

I will be visiting this NP shortly as part of an extended outback trip.  It's a Ramsar site so I expect some good birding there.  My question relates to the camping areas, facilities etc.  - can anyone who has been there make any recommendations, or offer any advice in this regard?  Any hints on best birding locations would also be appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Rod

 

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