New England National Park, Nature reserve in New South Wales, Australia
New England National Park is a nature reserve in New South Wales featuring a varied landscape of cliffs, rainforests, and eucalypt woodlands spread across a large area. The elevation ranges from lowlands to highlands, creating different plant communities and habitats throughout the park.
The area was established as a protected reserve in 1931 and officially became a national park in 1937. This designation came from efforts to safeguard the natural landscape for future generations.
The land belongs to three Aboriginal groups - Dunghutti, Anaiwan, and Gumbaynggirr Peoples - whose ongoing connection to this country shapes how it is cared for and understood. Walking through the park, you may notice interpretive signs and programs that reflect their knowledge of the local plants and seasons.
Several walking trails of varying length and difficulty let you explore different parts of the park at your own pace. Conditions change with the season, so check local information before you go to plan what to bring and wear.
The park contains sections of ancient Gondwana rainforest, one of the oldest forest types on Earth. Walking through these woods, you are experiencing a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
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