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Riversleigh Section, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park

Leg bone and gizzard stones of "Big Bird"
Photo: DERM

Welcome

The Waanyi Aboriginal people welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.

Location

285km north-west of Mount Isa, about 55km south of Lawn Hill Gorge

What's special

The Riversleigh fossil deposits are among the richest and most extensive in the world, with some fossils dating back 25 million years. These fossils have been superbly preserved in limestone outcrops.

Useful links

• Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park maps
• Riversleigh Management Strategy
• Species lists

Nearby parks

• Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
• Camooweal Caves National Park

Last updated: 16 November 2009

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