Step into the Artesian Time Tunnel and be transported back in time,100 million years and hear the story of the The Great Artesian Basin (the life blood of the Outback). Learn how the underground river flows beneath 1/5 of inland Australia and helps to water this great country. The water from the aquifer is almost 2 million years old by the time we use it – if only it could tell tales of time past. Our landscape has been transformed and moulded by water and is obvious in the Paroo Shire with the Warrego & Paroo Rivers and the natural wonders of the Mud Springs and Opals.

European settlement began soon after exploration in 1858. The first building in Cunnamulla was a shanty pub and the photographs and memorabilia in the Museum capture the development of the character of the town. Following a visit by explorer William Landsborough in 1862, development of the town began in earnest.

The Heritage trail is a self-guided tour that traces the history and the development of the town. Historical sites include the Memorial Fountain, the Robber’s Tree, and the Centre in Centenary Park. The Visitor Information Centre is housed in the original State School and is the beginning of the trail. The Heritage Trail also includes the ‘Walk along the Warrego’, a riverwalk along the banks and flood plane of the Warrego River.

Bowra has a long reputation as one of the most reliable birding sitse with a bird list of over two hundred species although some of those are very infrequent visitors. During August and September the place can be alive with wild flowers.  More than 200 species of birds have been recorded on Bowra, which is a remarkable tally for a property of this size. Iconic birds such as Hall’s Babbler, Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush, Bourke’s Parrot and Chirruping Wedgebill are a feature of the property. Fourteen species of parrot and 18 diurnal raptor species further highlight the significance of Bowra. The Grey Falcon breeds here, and it is one of the few places in Australia where the Black Falcon is regularly sighted. Bowra is a stronghold for many other threatened and declining birds including Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, Painted Honeyeater, Brown Treecreeper, Squatter Pigeon, Crested Bellbird and Diamond Firetail. Around 50 species of waterbirds also occur, including the threatened Painted Snipe and a number of internationally protected migratory species.

To see the Bowra bird list, click here

The 6 hectare site is positioned on the eastern outskirts of Cunnamulla and the looped walking track meanders along a flowing waterway and terminates at the Wetlands. It takes you on a journey through six regional ecosystems within the Shire; Mulga Lands, Sandhills, Gidgee Stands, Mitchell Grass Plains, Wetlands, Brigalow Country. Each zone features plants and soils typical to the region and you are able to sense the space and freedom as you explore the natural attraction of the Shires varied land types. Maps can be collected from the Cunnamulla Fella Information Centre.

Try your hand at fishing and catch Yellow Belly, Cod, Jew Fish, Silver Perch and Yabbies or go kayaking and enjoy the natural wonders of the river banks and floodplains as you stroll the River Walk

Stretch your legs on the walking tracks through the park and the sandhills on the outskirts of town. Simply take in the view from the lookout, or to get the adrenalin racing go sand boarding on the slopes of the sandhills

Enjoy the natural wonders of the banks and flood plains along Warrego River and watch the sunset from the viewing deck located half way