Budderoo National Park, Nature reserve in New South Wales, Australia

Budderoo National Park is a nature reserve with sandstone heath, eucalypt forest, and a rainforest section accessible by elevated walkways. The landscape slopes through valleys and rises to exposed ridges where different plant communities thrive.

Budderoo National Park covers 7,219 hectares in the Illawarra region, about 99 km south-southwest of Sydney. It is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and forms part of the 7,334-hectare Budderoo and Barren Grounds Important Bird Area. The park is best known for its timber boardwalk through the Minnamurra rainforest.

The rainforest centre tells the story of how this landscape sustains local wildlife and connects visitors to the region's natural heritage. You can walk trails and learn about the plants and animals that depend on this place to survive.

The park has marked trails, with some sections featuring elevated boardwalks through the rainforest. Wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven ground, especially during wetter months.

The park is recognized as a crucial habitat for rare bird species that depend on these forest conditions to survive. Eastern bristlebirds, pilotbirds, and rockwarblers are found here and rarely seen elsewhere in Australia.