The Culgoa Floodplain National Park is a protected national park that is located in the South West region of Queensland in eastern Australia. The national park is situated at the western extent of in the Shire of Balonne and in the east of in the Paroo Shire, approximately west of Brisbane. The park occupies the former pastoral and grazing property of Byra Station.

The park is covered with diverse woodland vegetation. Stone tool scatters and cooking sites within the park are important reminders of the area's Aboriginal heritage. Among others, there are ten honeyeaters, Australia's six species of woodswallow and parrots.

Bushwalking, birdwatching and other wildlife observing are the park's main recreational activities.

The Culgoa Floodplain National Park is only accessible by 4WD vehicles.

See also

  • Protected areas of Queensland

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