Mount Imlay National Park

Mount Imlay National Park is a nature reserve spanning 48 square kilometers with eucalyptus forests, rocky ridges, and deep gullies near Eden, New South Wales. The landscape features varied vegetation and geological formations shaped by erosion and forest growth over time.

The national park was established in 1972 and named after the Imlay brothers who pioneered settlement and development of the surrounding region. The family played a significant role in building the area's early infrastructure.

The mountain was known as Balawan by the Bidwell and Yuin peoples and remains deeply connected to their heritage. Visitors can sense this connection through the traditional names that reflect the Aboriginal history of the land.

The hike to the summit begins at Burrawang picnic area and climbs through varied terrain to the peak at 886 meters. The trail offers several rest spots where you can take breaks and enjoy the views along the way.

A protected rainforest pocket thrives within a fire-sheltered gully and holds an unusual concentration of Black Olive Berry trees. This hidden vegetation type stands out sharply against the surrounding eucalyptus forest.