Warrabah National Park

Warrabah is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 371 km (231 mi) north of Sydney. It is situated west of Kingstown and east of Split Rock Dam.

Warrabah National Park
New South Wales
Warrabah National Park, September 2016
Warrabah National Park is located in New South Wales
Warrabah National Park
Warrabah National Park
Nearest town or cityKingstown
Coordinates30°32′42″S 150°56′46″E / 30.54500°S 150.94611°E / -30.54500; 150.94611
Established1984
Area34.71 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteWarrabah National Park
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

The major feature of the park is the Namoi River which carves a 15 km (9.3 mi) gorge that drops 245 m (804 ft). Activities in the park include canoeing, li-loing, rock climbing and bush walking. The average elevation of the terrain is 759 metres.[1]

Over 120 bird species have been spotted here. Among others there are robins, rosellas and cockatoos to wedge-tailed eagles and wrens.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Warrabah National Park topographic map, elevation, relief". topographic-map.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Warrabah National Park | Learn more". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 6 January 2022.