Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station

Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station
Overview of the station
Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 31°05′25″S 141°42′30″E / 31.090278°S 141.708333°E / -31.090278; 141.708333
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CityFowlers Gap
Location
Area
 • Total
38,888 ha (96,090 acres)
Elevation
181 m (594 ft)
CountyMootwingee
ParishHume
Mean max temp26.9 °C (80.4 °F)
Mean min temp13.0 °C (55.4 °F)
Annual rainfall231.4 mm (9.11 in)
WebsiteFowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station
Designations
Official nameFowlers Gap Field Station
TypeNatural
CriteriaC1.
Designated28 May 1996
Reference no.19186

The Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station is teaching and research facility, established by the UNSW Australia (UNSW), which is located in the Australian state of New South Wales. in Fowlers Gap in the far north-west of the state. The station is located about 112 kilometres (70 mi) north of Broken Hill. It occupies Western Lands Lease No. 10194, an area of 38,888 hectares (96,090 acres), and has been used by scientists in fields ranging from zoology to agriculture, palaeontology and environmental science. The facility has also hosted art and design students on field trips from the university, using purpose-built facilities, including studios.