Lying on the Barcoo River Welford National Park's northern boundary is 30 kilometres south east of Jundah. Welford is a land of contrasts where coolabah lined waters and the Barcoo River's grey alluvial channels slice a brown and green swathe through Mitchell grass plains and arid mulga woodlands. Golden-green spinifex and white-barked ghost gums grow atop a vivid backdrop of red sand dunes. Majestic river red gums line the Barcoo River, the southern boundary of the 124,000 hectare park. Varied habitats create vital refuges for wildlife, including rare yellow-footed rock-wallabies and mulga parrots. Remnants of Aboriginal heritage and use, including water wells and stone arrangements, are found throughout the park. You can see a rare (rammed earth) homestead built on this former grazing property in 1882. Listed by the National Trust, the homestead is one of only two pisé constructions still occupied in Queensland and is not open to the public as it is staff quarters. Access roads are unsealed and a 4WD vehicle is recommended. Welford National Park is open all year, however wet weather may cause temporary closures, especially during the wet season from December to March. Camping is permitted at Little Boomerang Waterhole. More information: http://parks.nprsr.qld.gov.au/permits