Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation Reserve
Explore the scenic Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation Reserve via Kulgera on the Stuart Highway or through Santa Teresa, and is accessable by four wheel drive vehicle only. Acacia Peuce or Waddywood is one of the rarest and most striking trees of the Australian arid zone. It grows in this Reserve on a stony wind swept plain in one of the driest regions in Australia. The average annual rainfall is only 150 mm and daily maximum temperatures average almost 40 degrees in January.
In such a harsh environment only a few shrubs and grasses manage to survive, the 'Acacia peuce' thrives, growing to heights of 17 metres and possibly living up to 500 years. One key to the tree's survival is their small spiky needle-like leaves. A small surface area ensures little moisture is lost through the leaves.
'Acacia peuce' is found in three places, near Boulia and Birdsville in Queensland, and 40 kilometres north of Old Andado Homestead, in the Mac Clark Conservation Reserve. In the first half of this century many of the trees were cut down to build stockyards and shelters even though the wood is so hard so as not to take nails. Mac Clark, was a former Andado pastoralist whose interest in the trees led to the declaration of this reserve that now bears his name.
Camping is permitted, however there are no facilities provided. Camping is available at Old Andado Station.
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