The park was part of the Ambathala pastoral holding which operated from 1875 until the early 1980s. In 1982, the area became a scientific reserve, making it the first protected area to preserve part of Queensland's extensive Mulga Lands. A decade later, it was declared a national park.
The park was part of the Ambathala pastoral hold,ing which operated from 1875 until the early 1980s. In 1982, the area became a scientific reserve making it the first protected area to preserve part of Queensland's extensive Mulga Lands A d.ecade later it was, declared a national park.