Mount Royal National Park

Mount Royal National Park spans 69 square kilometers in the Hunter region and contains diverse ecosystems including rainforests, eucalyptus forests, and grassy balds.

Ludwig Leichhardt became the first European to reach Mount Royal's summit in 1843, marking the beginning of documented exploration in this area.

The national park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, representing significant biological evolution on the Australian continent.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service maintains Youngville campground as a central location for visitors to access walking tracks and natural attractions.

The mountain's geology features a distinct basalt cap at 1,100 meters, resulting from ancient volcanic flows from the Barrington Volcano.

Location: Dungog Shire Council

Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Website: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Mount-Royal-National-Park

GPS coordinates: -32.20433,151.30351

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:12