FOWLER'S GAP 

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Fowlers Gap is the University of New South Wales' 39,000 hectare arid zone research station, located adjacent to the Silver City Highway 76 km north of Broken

The Station’s mission is to create knowledge about the function of arid zone landscapes and plant life in a  pastoral context. This mission is pursued with research,  teaching, interpretation and public education through eco-tourism.

The landscape consists of low shrubland communities dominated by saltbush, bluebush and  copperburrs with scattered mulga and belah, and river red gums along the ephemeral creeks on lowlands in the west, the  Barrier Ranges running north-south, and plains in the east.

Wildlife is abundant and includes many reptiles, around a hundred bird  species and four species of large kangaroos.

The Station has constructed  eco-trails and wildlife–viewing platforms to interpret this landscape and its flora and fauna, and to  provide an outstanding learning experience to visitors . 

Accommodation ranges from self-contained cottages, catered quarters or a large communal dormitory.

Guided tours are available.

Contact the Director on (08) 80912511

email: d.croft@unsw.edu.au

FowlersGap@bigpond.com