Toonumbar National Park, Nature reserve in Kyogle Council, Australia
Toonumbar National Park is a nature reserve featuring subtropical rainforest terrain with multiple ecosystems spread across the Kyogle area. The landscape includes mountain peaks, creeks, and densely forested sections that support a range of wildlife.
The park lies within the Githabul Nation native title claim, won by Aboriginal lawyer Trevor Close after fifteen years of pro bono work against the NSW Government, in memory of his grandfather Rory Close. In 1974 Howard Creamer recorded several jurabihls (increase sites) in the park with the help of the late Auntie Millie Boyd. The rainforests were inscribed in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Site in 1986 and added to the Australian National Heritage List in 2007.
The Githabul Aboriginal people hold this land as sacred, with specific locations serving as sites for traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices. Visitors can sense the deep relationship between the people and the landscape when walking through these places.
The park is accessible by car via Summerland Way and offers camping and picnic areas for visitors. Basic facilities are available, so come prepared for simple outdoor conditions.
The mountain formations come from a volcano that was active roughly 23 million years ago and shaped the landscape. This deep geological history is clearly visible in the distinctive peaks like Mount Lindesay.
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