Natural Wonders

A World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Border Ranges National Park lies on the New South Wales and Queensland border and has its main entrance at Gradys Creek via Wiangaree. It encompasses 31,729 hectares of scenic rainforests including deep gorges with waterfalls that plunge hundreds of metres. A haven to native fauna such as Albert’s Lyrebird and the Pouched Frog, the park offers spectacular views, pristine rainforest, waterfalls, sparkling creeks, steep escarpments and rugged ridges. It’s no wonder that bush walkers and birdwatchers flock to this park. Camping is available at Sheepstation Creek Rest Area and Forest Tops Camping Area and there are picnic areas and lookouts throughout the park.

Koreelah National Park, in the north of NSW near the Queensland border, protects one of the state’s western-most rainforest areas. Pockets of ancient rainforest hug steep slopes below Acacia Plateau and Mount Wilson. There is a camping facility located on a small grassy area beside Koreelah Creek.

A rainforest reserve with a towering strangler fig, this area is dominated by black bean and silky oak trees providing habitat for Greyheaded Flying-Foxes and endangered Black Flying-foxes.

Richmond Range National Park is accessed by travelling west from Casino on the Bruxner Highway towards the small village of Mallanganee. This park is renowned for its gum species, extensive old-growth forest and the stunning Cambridge Plateau. These internationally significant rainforests have an outstanding diversity of native plants and animals including many rare and threatened species. Toonumbar National Park

Toonumbar National Park is located on the Richmond Range and contains two World Heritage-listed rainforests, the Murray Scrub and the Dome Mountain Forest. The region is noted for its unique and complex natural environment, which protects several species of threatened plants and animals. Afterlee Road from Kyogle provides the most reliable access for standard (2WD) vehicles to the Iron Pot Creek picnic and camping area. For more information: www.therainforestway.com or www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au