Weddin Mountains National Park

Weddin Mountains National Park is a nature reserve featuring a crescent-shaped mountain range that rises from the surrounding plains with distinct geological features throughout. Cliff lines, caves, deep gullies, and seasonal waterfalls are scattered across the terrain, creating varied landscapes.

The area served as a refuge for the notorious bushranger Ben Hall, who hid in a cave there while conducting raids across the region during the 1860s. The cave bears his name, marking a chapter in Australia's colonial lawlessness.

Seaton's Farm shows how people during the 1930s Great Depression built their lives using salvaged and discarded materials found around them. The farmstead reflects the practical ingenuity locals developed to survive economic hardship.

The park offers multiple walking tracks for visitors of varying ability, including popular routes to Basin Gully and the Eualdrie lookout, as well as Bertha's Gully. Camping facilities are available at Ben Hall's Ground, providing a base for exploring the area.

The park shelters 39 threatened bird species including peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles that nest in the cliff faces, making them visible to patient observers. It also protects 12 endangered plant species found nowhere else or rarely elsewhere in the region.

Location: Weddin Shire Council

Operator: National parks and WIldlife Service NSW

Website: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Weddin-Mountains-National-Park

GPS coordinates: -33.94484,147.98595

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26