Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National ParkBoodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is a protected area in far north-west Queensland, Australia, established to conserve the sandstone country and the narrow rainforest-lined Lawn Hill Gorge.
The park’s central feature is Lawn Hill Gorge - a steep-sided sandstone chasm with a permanent creek and a network of pools and wetlands that sustain rainforest flora and diverse wildlife in an otherwise dry region.
Visitors come for canoeing, walking and camping; facilities and a campground at Adels Grove provide the main visitor access and services for excursions into the gorge.
The park lies in the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland and is accessed via unsealed roads and station tracks from regional service towns and homesteads.
- Best visiting season: The gorge and waterhole form an ecological oasis in otherwise semi-arid country, and access is easiest in the dry season when roads are more reliable.
What to See#
- Lawn Hill Gorge: Lawn Hill Gorge - a narrow sandstone gorge with steep walls and a permanent watercourse that supports a patch of rainforest distinct from the surrounding savannah.
- Adels Grove: Adels Grove campground and visitor facilities situated beside the watercourse that provide access for camping, canoeing and guided walks into the gorge.
Best Time to Visit Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park#
Dry season (May-October) is the practical window for access and activities.
Weather & Climate near Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park#
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in December) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 38°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 25° - 36° | 35° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.0h |
| February | Good | 24° - 36° | 34° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.4 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.6h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 35° | 32° | 99 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 28° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 2.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.6h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 7 mm | clear | 40% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
| June | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 8 mm | clear | 39% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.9h |
| July | Ideal | 12° - 27° | 20° | 2 mm | clear | 34% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| August | Ideal | 13° - 29° | 21° | 2 mm | clear | 30% | 2.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 33° | 25° | 5 mm | clear | 30% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 29° | 21 mm | clear | 32% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
| November | Excellent | 23° - 38° | 30° | 42 mm | mostly sunny | 41% | 2.6 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.9h |
| December | Very Good | 25° - 38° | 34° | 94 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.4 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.1h |
How to Get to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park#
The park is remote in far north-west Queensland. Most visitors drive from Mount Isa (about 5-6 hours) or arrange transfers from Burketown; unsealed roads require a high-clearance vehicle or 4WD. Check park alerts and road conditions with Queensland Parks and Wildlife before travel.
Tips for Visiting Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park#
- Plan logistics carefully: Lawn Hill (Boodjamulla) is remote - fuel, water and supplies are limited within the park.
- Bring a 4WD or arrange transfers; many internal roads are unsealed and can be impassable after rain.
- Float trips on Lawn Hill Creek require advance bookings in high season; the gorge is narrow and popular with small groups.