Wyrrabalong National Park

Wyrrabalong National Park is a protected area split into two sections, combining coastal rainforest, sandy beaches, and rocky cliffs that overlook the ocean. The landscape shifts between dense vegetation inland and open water views along the shoreline.

The territory was originally home to the Darkinjung and Awabakal peoples, who inhabited different sections of what is now the park. Europeans arrived in the region in the late 1700s and gradually transformed the landscape.

The name comes from the Darkinjung language and means 'place of the turtle'. Visitors today walk through landscapes that held deep meaning for local Indigenous peoples and continue to reflect that heritage through ongoing conservation efforts.

Multiple walking trails wind through the park with varying difficulty levels and lengths to suit different visitors. Picnic areas and lookout points are positioned along these routes, offering good spots to rest or watch wildlife.

The park protects one of the last remaining coastal rainforest sections on the entire Central Coast, making it a rare refuge for forest plants and animals. This isolated woodland draws water birds and forest species that depend on this specific habitat.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Gosford

Location: Tuggerah

Inception: 1991

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Address: Wilfred Barrett Dr, Magenta NSW 2261, Australia

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:30-18:00

Phone: +61249729000

Website: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wyrrabalong-national-park

GPS coordinates: -33.39833,151.48444

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46