Mummel Gulf National Park

Mummel Gulf National Park is a nature reserve in Walcha Council featuring extensive eucalyptus forests and a dramatic V-shaped gorge. The Mummel River carved this deep ravine into the landscape, creating a striking natural formation.

The reserve was established in 1999 to protect forest areas that once marked territorial boundaries between different groups. John Oxley explored the region in the early 19th century and documented it for the first time.

The creation of this national park resulted from environmental advocacy in the 1990s, leading to the protection of northeastern New South Wales forest reserves.

The New Country Swamp camping area offers basic facilities including toilets, picnic tables, and barbecue spots. It sits on a gravel road about 13 kilometers from the Oxley Highway, requiring some driving from the main route.

The area spans different elevations and supports varied forest types depending on conditions at each location. This diversity results from differing temperatures and rainfall amounts at various heights, creating varied habitats throughout the park.

Location: Walcha Council

GPS coordinates: -31.36261,151.82636

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44