Mariala National Park
National park in Australia
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Mariala National Park is a national park in South West Queensland, Australia, 810 km west of Brisbane. Mariala lies within the Mulga Lands bioregion and the Shire of Quilpie local government area.[1] It is located with the water catchment areas of the Bulloo, Paroo and Warrego rivers.[1] Mariala covers 269.2 km2 (104 sq mi).[1]
| Mariala National Park | |
|---|---|
  Mariala National Park | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Nearest city | Adavale |
| Coordinates | 26°01′46″S 145°04′17″E |
| Area | 269.2 km2 (103.9 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1992[2] |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
The park was part of the Ambathala pastoral holding which operated from 1875 until the early 1980s.[2] In 1982, the area became a scientific reserve, making it the first protected area to preserve part of Queensland's extensive Mulga Lands. A decade later, it was declared a national park.[2]
A total of six rare or threatened species have been identified in the national park.[1] These include Major Mitchell's cockatoo and the rare square-tailed kite.[2]
