Nattai National Park

Nattai National Park is a protected area in New South Wales featuring sandstone cliffs that frame the Nattai River valley and extensive eucalyptus forests. The landscape includes deep gorges and dense vegetation that offers walkers various routes through different terrain types.

European settlers entered the lower Nattai and Burragorang Valleys in the early 1800s, while conservationists began documenting the region in the following decades. Efforts to preserve the area eventually led to the creation of the protected park and recognition as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The protected area became part of the Greater Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, representing natural Australian landscapes and ecological systems.

The park is accessible via Wattle Ridge Fire Road, where you will find an unsealed parking area and an information board. Visitors should prepare for variable weather and challenging terrain, especially when planning longer walks.

The Starlights Trail is a challenging walking route that leads to Emitts Flat Campsite by the river and passes through a variety of terrain types. This route requires stamina and appeals to experienced walkers seeking remote natural areas.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1991

Elevation above the sea: 562 m

Part of: Greater Blue Mountains Area

Website: http://environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0004

GPS coordinates: -34.28940,150.36000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09