Cunnawarra National Park, Nature reserve in Kempsey Shire Council, Australia.
Cunnawarra National Park spans expansive woodlands with eucalyptus forests, rainforest sections, and deep gorges cut into the Great Escarpment. The terrain features steep valleys and ridges that shape the landscape throughout.
The reserve was formally established in 1999 and later recognized as part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Site. Early industrial history left behind remains of one of Australia's first commercial hydroelectric installations.
The land holds deep meaning for Aboriginal peoples, who maintain traditional connections to sacred sites scattered throughout these woods. These places shape how people understand and move through the landscape today.
The Styx River Forest Way provides the main driving route through the reserve, connecting various entry points. Visitors should come prepared for changing weather and wear sturdy footwear, especially on steeper paths.
The reserve shelters some of New South Wales' tallest eucalyptus trees, whose height surprises many visitors. At the same time, the forest provides refuge for a glossy black cockatoo and other uncommon animals that are hard to spot elsewhere.
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