Bowra Sanctuary

Bowra Sanctuary is a nature reserve located in the Mulga Lands bioregion near Cunnamulla in South West Queensland, Australia.

It covers an area of 140 square kilometres and is situated in the catchment of Warrego and Paroo Rivers on Warrego River plains.

The sanctuary was previously a cattle station owned and managed by the McLaren family for five generations. In 2010, it was acquired by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) with the assistance of private donors, the Federal Government's National Reserve System, Birds Australia, Bird Observation & Conservation Australia, and Birds Queensland.

The northern part of Bowra Sanctuary is home to mulga communities, which consist of a mix of bloodwood and poplar box. These communities are spread across the scarp and ridges. The alluvial plains in the sanctuary have coolabah open woodlands and gidgee. Gumholes Creek, the reserve's main watercourse, is lined with scenic river red gums, while swamps and gilgais make up other wetlands in the sanctuary.

Bowra Sanctuary is known for its diverse fauna, which includes over 200 bird species, as well as other flora and fauna. The sanctuary is also home to over 30 types of reptiles, including the Fitzroy River turtle and the Black-headed Python. Birdwatchers will find Bowra Sanctuary to be a perfect spot, with a variety of species such as Major Mitchell's Cockatoo, Mulga Parrot, and Grey Falcon, among many others.