Bungonia National Park, Nature reserve in Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Australia.

Bungonia National Park is a protected area in New South Wales with over 200 caves, deep gorges and a dry plateau. Limestone and sandstone formations, shaped by karst processes, include Bungonia Gorge and a slot canyon. The park lies about 40 km east of Goulburn and is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The area was reserved as a water reserve in 1872 to protect the Shoalhaven River supply. In 1902 a larger portion was set aside to preserve fragile limestone formations, mainly caves. After mining lease disputes in the early 1970s, the Bungonia State Conservation Area was declared in July 1974, and its northernmost portion was later raised to national park status.

The park lies across the traditional lands of the Njunawal, Wandandian and Gandangara peoples. Prominent ridge tops served as travel routes for groups moving with the seasonal harvest, and archaeological evidence of campsites has been found on the main plateau. Limestone dolines there hold remnants of edible plants consumed by Aboriginal peoples.

You need to register at the park office before entering and should bring suitable gear depending on what you plan to do, such as caving, rock climbing, or canyoning. The terrain is challenging and demands preparation, so checking on conditions and required skills before your visit helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

The park holds rock formations from the Ordovician and Devonian periods, including metamorphosed sandstones and volcanic rocks that reveal millions of years of earth history. These ancient geological layers offer visitors a tangible connection to the deep past of the land itself.