Dharawal National Park

The protected area spans 6,508 hectares of diverse landscapes including gorges, waterfalls, upland swamps, sandstone woodlands, and eastern gully forests.

The O'Hares Creek Catchment received protection status in 1927 before transforming into a nature reserve in 1996 and finally becoming a national park in 2012.

The reserve contains 236 archaeological sites featuring Aboriginal rock art created with charcoal and ochre, documenting the presence of Dharawal people.

Visitors can access walking trails, swimming spots, and mountain biking paths while the park office operates weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The park's waterways discharge 40,000 megalitres annually through 200 kilometers of streams, supporting 510 plant species and 128 bird species.

Location: Wollongong City Council

GPS coordinates: -34.19777,150.85782

Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:00