Abercrombie River National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abercrombie River National ParkNew South Wales |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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 Abercrombie River National Park
Location in New South Wales
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| Nearest town or city | Oberon |
| Established | 22 December 1995 |
| Area | 190 km2 (73.4 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Abercrombie River National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
Abercrombie River National Park is a special protected area in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 138 kilometers (86 miles) west of Sydney. This park is important because it protects a large area of open forest. The Abercrombie and Retreat Rivers flow through it. This makes the park a home for many different animals and plants.
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About Abercrombie River National Park
This park was created on December 22, 1995. It covers an area of 190 square kilometers (73 square miles). The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service looks after the park. It is a great place to explore nature and see Australian wildlife.
What You'll Find There
Abercrombie River National Park is known for its beautiful natural features. It has the largest area of open forest in this part of New South Wales. This means the trees are not too close together.
Plants and Rivers
Along the rivers, you will see large trees called Casuarina cunninghamia. These trees are also known as River Oaks. The Abercrombie River usually has deep waterholes. These waterholes are important for the animals living in the park.
Animals of the Park
The park is home to many interesting Australian animals. You might spot platypuses swimming in the rivers. There are also rakalis, which are Australian water rats. On land, you can see different types of kangaroos and wallabies. These include wallaroos, red-necked wallabies, swamp wallabies, and Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Río Abercrombie para niños
