Livingstone National Park

Livingstone National Park is a protected area in New South Wales that contains different types of bushy vegetation, including grass trees, mallee shrubs, kangaroo grass, and open forest across its terrain. The varied landscapes result from differences in soil and climate throughout the park.

The area was established as a State Forest in 1915 to secure timber for the town of Junee, then transitioned to national park status in 2001. This change marked a shift from resource use to nature protection.

The land sits within Wiradjuri Country, where Aboriginal communities hold enduring ties to this natural space and maintain long-standing practices connected to it. Visitors walking through the park can sense the cultural significance that shapes how the country is understood and valued today.

Visitors can hike or bike along the Livingstone Loop Track, ride horses, or watch birds on different routes throughout the area. The most pleasant conditions occur outside the hottest months, when the paths are more enjoyable to use.

The area protects rare tall shrubland that few other places in the region have preserved. The park plays a special role as a stopover for endangered Swift Parrots that migrate from Tasmania.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 2001

Website: http://environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0157

GPS coordinates: -35.36890,147.36000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43