The national park was placed under protection in September 1986. It covers an area of approximately 142,332 hectares.[1] These are several, non-contiguous sub-areas.
The national park has an impressive landscape in many areas with deep gorges and high waterfalls. Well known is the Wollomombi Falls, the highest waterfall in New South Wales.
The predominant plant communities are rainforests, dry eucalyptus forests, grassy woodlands and heathland.[2] A total of about 950 plant species have been documented in the park, of which about 35 are considered rare and endangered.[2]
In addition to the populations of the grey giant kangaroos, the wallaroos or mountain kangaroos and the red-necked filanders, the occurrence of the brush-tailed rock kangaroos, of which around 10,000 are found in the national park, are particularly noteworthy. This is the largest known population anywhere. You can also do this in the park Watch koalas and wombats.
Introduced animals such as mice and rats as well as feral domestic animals such as horses, goats, cats and dogs can disturb the ecological balance in the park and may be combated by the national park administration.
Tourism
There are various accommodations, campsites and hiking trails for tourists, some of which are even usable for wheelchair users and open up various viewing platforms.[3]
