Myall Lakes National Park Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Myall Lakes National Park New South Wales
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Beach at Myall Lakes National Park, NSW
Myall Lakes National Park Location in New South Wales
Established	1972
Area	448 km² (173.0 sq mi)
Managing authorities	National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
Website	Myall Lakes National Park
See also	Protected areas of New South Wales

Myall Lakes National Park is a special national park located in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 236 kilometers north of Sydney. This park is famous for having one of the state's largest coastal lake systems, known as Myall Lakes. It also includes Broughton Island. The park features 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches and rolling sand dunes. Myall Lakes is one of the most visited parks in New South Wales.

History of Myall Lakes
Environment and Ecosystems
- Animals of Myall Lakes
Climate in the Park
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History of Myall Lakes

The Worimi Aboriginal people lived on the land of Myall Lakes National Park for a very long time. They used the area's many natural resources. These resources helped the Worimi people live a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The park contains important spiritual sites that are a key part of the local Aboriginal people's identity. Dark Point Aboriginal Place was a place where the Worimi people gathered for ceremonies and feasts. This site has been important to them for at least 4000 years.

Environment and Ecosystems

Myall Lakes National Park is a mix of different natural areas. It includes freshwater lakes, the ocean, islands, and native plants. You can also find dense rainforests and sandy beaches here. Since 1999, Myall Lakes has been listed under the Ramsar Convention. This means it is recognized as a very important wetland around the world.

Animals of Myall Lakes

The lakes and surrounding areas are home to many different animals. You can see a large variety of birds here. These include bowerbirds, white-bellied sea eagle, and tawny frogmouths.

Other native animals you might spot in the park include the long-nosed bandicoot. This animal is active at night. It has grey-brown fur and a pointed snout. It uses its snout to find worms and insects. The Striped marsh frog lives near ponds and swamps. It makes a special sound that you can hear all year round. The Eastern swamp crayfish was first discovered in this park.

Climate in the Park

The weather at Myall Lakes National Park is generally pleasant. During the summer, the average high temperature is between 19°C and 27°C. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the park was 41.5°C. In winter, the average temperature is between 10°C and 19°C. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 1.1°C. May usually has the most rain, while November is typically the driest month. The most rain recorded in one day was 257.8mm.