Maria National Park

Maria National Park encompasses 2,335 hectares of forest communities near the north coast rail line, connecting several coastal reserves in New South Wales.

The protected area, established in 1999, originated from the former Maria River State Forest and received IUCN category II designation for national park status.

The park forms part of the Hastings-Macleay Important Bird Area, where researchers study eleven plant species and nine threatened animal species.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service maintains walking trails throughout the reserve, located 341 kilometers northeast of Sydney at 33 meters elevation.

The Maria River's upper sections meet wild river criteria, flowing through four separate protected segments interspersed with state forest and private properties.

Location: Kempsey Shire Council

Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

GPS coordinates: -31.16530,152.89643

Latest update: April 2, 2025 10:58