Bouddi National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bouddi National ParkNew South Wales |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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The national park, pictured in 2000
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 Bouddi National Park
Location in New South Wales
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| Nearest town or city | Killcare |
| Established | 1 October 1967 |
| Area | 15.32 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Bouddi National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Bouddi National Park is a beautiful coastal park in New South Wales, Australia. It's located on the Central Coast, about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Sydney. This park covers 15.32 square kilometers (about 5.9 square miles) of land.
A special part of Bouddi National Park reaches into the Tasman Sea. This means the park protects land, shore, and marine (ocean) areas. It's home to one of the last mature temperate rainforests on the Central Coast, called Fletchers Glen.
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History of Bouddi National Park
The Bouddi National Park started as the Bouddi Natural Park. It got its name on July 5, 1936. The name Bouddi comes from an Indigenous word meaning "heart." This name was chosen because it was the original Aboriginal name for a main feature in the area. It even appeared on maps as early as 1828.
A group called the park trust was created a year earlier to look after the park. This group included people from bushwalking clubs and the local council.
In 1967, the park became a national park. It was renamed Bouddi State Park. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service took over its management. Then, on January 1, 1974, it was officially renamed Bouddi National Park.
Land and Weather
The land under Bouddi National Park is mostly made of Hawkesbury sandstone. Along the coast, you can see cool rock formations. These include flat, tiled-looking rocks called tessellated pavements. There are also areas with laterite plateaus, which are flat, reddish-brown landforms.
Animals and Plants
Bouddi National Park is full of different kinds of plants and animals.
Plants of Bouddi
The park has three main types of plant areas. These are heath (low-growing shrubs), Eucalyptus forests (with tall gum trees), and grassy woodlands.
Animals of Bouddi
Many different animals live in the park. You might see various mammals, like tiny microbats. There are also greater gliders and other marsupials, which are animals that carry their babies in a pouch.
Reptiles like lace monitors, green tree snakes, and water dragons also call the park home. More than 150 types of birds have been seen here!
The ocean part of the park is also very rich in life. Protecting the marine area has helped fish numbers grow by 70%. It also has 60% more species than nearby unprotected areas. Large ocean animals often visit the area. These include humpback whales and southern right whales. You can also spot bottlenose and common dolphins. Sometimes, leopard seals and fur seals are seen on the coastal rocks.
Nearby Parks
Other national parks are close to Bouddi National Park:
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Bouddi para niños
