Nowendoc National Park

Nowendoc National Park is a nature reserve in the Upper Hunter region featuring eucalypt forests and rainforest across roughly 88 square kilometers. The terrain is hilly and crossed by two year-round creeks that support a variety of plant and animal life.

The New South Wales government established this park in 1999 to protect the natural environment and water resources in the headwaters of the Barnard River. This decision secured the woodland area for future generations.

The park contains native plant communities and forest types that have shaped the landscape for centuries and remain central to its character. Visitors walking through notice how different tree species and understory plants combine to create the woodland environment.

Visitors need a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach this park because the access roads are steep gravel tracks. Entering via Wrights Road or Wild Cattle Creek Road requires careful driving.

Jacky Barkers campground sits among tall eucalypt forest next to Myall Creek and offers basic overnight facilities. The wood-fired barbecue creates a gathering spot where visitors spend their evenings.

Location: Upper Hunter Shire Council

GPS coordinates: -31.50429,151.58055

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25