Richmond Range National Park, National park in northern New South Wales, Australia
Richmond Range National Park is a protected area in northeastern New South Wales featuring subtropical rainforest with multiple walking trails and designated viewing points. The landscape includes steep slopes covered in dense vegetation and waterfalls, with panoramic vistas opening onto the valley below.
The park was established in 1997 when the New South Wales government set aside this portion of the southern Richmond Range mountains for protection. This decision safeguarded a significant rainforest section within the larger Great Dividing Range.
The Githabul People hold ongoing rights in managing this land, continuing a relationship that spans thousands of years. Visitors can sense this living connection in how the park is cared for today.
An unsealed 4WD route connects multiple access points and viewing areas, with horse trails also available throughout the park. Come prepared for changing weather, slippery tracks after rain, and insects common in rainforest areas.
Small bent-winged bats emerge at dusk to hunt insects beneath the rainforest canopy, while Parma wallabies and spotted-tailed quolls move through the forest floor during daylight hours. These nocturnal and daytime animals offer chances for wildlife watching if visitors remain still and patient.
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