National Parks Diamantina Lakes National Park Formerly a pastrol holding it was dedicated as a national park in 1992 and conserves over 500,000ha of diverse Channel Country. The park sweeps across highly weathered sand-stone ridges in the east, down the floodplains of the Diamantina River and its tributaries, then across Mitchell grass plains to dune fields reminiscent of desert further west. While visiting the Diamantina Lakes National Park you can experience the arid zone by taking scenic drives. The ranger can direct you to the tourist drive, which passes a number of waterholes and places of interest. The Diamantina National Park also offers great fishing spots and is home to 180 species of birds. Camping permits are required for stays in the Diamantina National Park and can be collected at self-registration booths within the park. For further information on the Diamantina National Park contact: The Local Ranger Phone: 07 4657 3024 Simpson Desert National Park The Simpson Desert occupies about 200,000 square kilometres of central Australia, mostly in the south-east of the Northern Territory. The desert landscape is dominated by parallel, windblown sand dunes up to 20 metres high. Usually spaced 1 kilometre apart and may reach a length of 200 kilometres. Entry to the Simpson Desert National Park requires the purchase of a Desert Parks Pass. Desert Parks Passes are available from the National Parks Office in Birdsville, the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre or Online at Parks SA. For further information on the Simpson Desert National Park contact: The local Ranger at the Parks Office located in Birdsville. Phone: 07 4656 3272 Email: don.rowlands@epa.qld.gov.au or Our Tourism and Library Officers located at the Wirrari Visitor Information Centre Birdsville Phone: 07 4656 3300 Email: info@diamantina.qd.gov..au or discover@diamantina.qld.gov.au
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