Talbragar fossil site, Paleontological site near Gulgong, Australia
The Talbragar fossil site spans 4 hectares of Crown Land Reserve, containing fine-grained siltstones and mudstones from the Purlawaugh Formation in New South Wales.
The fossil deposits date back 160 million years to the Late Jurassic period when Australia formed part of the Gondwana supercontinent.
Museums and galleries across Australia and worldwide display numerous specimens of preserved fish, insects, and plants collected from this location.
Entry to the Talbragar fossil site requires obtaining a permit, and the collection of any rocks or fossil specimens from the area is strictly forbidden.
The location stands as the only Jurassic fish fossil site in New South Wales, containing 25 species including 16 plant types and 8 fish varieties.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -32.16670,149.80000
Latest update: July 6, 2025 22:54
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