Epping Forest National Park

Epping Forest National Park encompasses 2,693 hectares of eucalypt woodland with patches of sandy soil at an elevation of 230 meters.

The national park was established in 1971 to protect the northern hairy-nosed wombat population, which had decreased to approximately 30 individuals.

Scientists and rangers conduct regular wildlife surveys and monitoring programs to track the health of species within this restricted-access conservation area.

Access to the park requires special permits and is limited to authorized personnel, including researchers, rangers, and designated volunteers conducting scientific work.

The park contains the last natural population of northern hairy-nosed wombats, with numbers increasing from 30 to 138 through conservation efforts.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1971

Elevation above the sea: 230 m

GPS coordinates: -22.35167,146.70139

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:56