Nowendoc National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nowendoc National Park New South Wales
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Callaghans Canyon in Nowendoc National Park
Nowendoc National Park Location in New South Wales
Nearest town or city	Nowendoc
Established	1999
Area	88 km2 (34.0 sq mi)
Managing authorities	NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website	Nowendoc National Park
See also	Protected areas of New South Wales

Nowendoc National Park is a special protected area in Australia, located in New South Wales. It's found on the southern edge of the Northern Tablelands, not too far from the town of Nowendoc. This park is about 70 kilometers south of Walcha and around 375 kilometers north of Sydney.

This park is known for its wild and rugged landscape. You'll find lots of tall eucalypt forests here. Some areas along the creeks even have beautiful rainforests. Important waterways like Myall Creek and Callaghans Creek start in this park. They later flow into the Barnard River.

Exploring Nowendoc National Park

Getting to Nowendoc National Park means driving on gravel roads. These roads can be winding and steep in some places. They are not suitable for caravans or large trailers.

The park is split into two main parts. The biggest section is found north-west of Nowendoc. Here, you can visit the Myall Creek Camp Ground. You can also see the amazing Callaghans Canyon.

Getting to Different Sections

The south-eastern part of the park has a place called Wrights Hut. To reach this area, you need a Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. You also need to get a special key from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. This key unlocks a gate on the trail south of Nowendoc.

There is also a smaller, separate part of the park. This forested section is located on Millers Road.

Camping and Activities

At Myall Creek, there's a small, very basic camping area. It's set among tall eucalypt trees right next to the creek. There's a barbecue pit where you can have a campfire. However, there are no other facilities like toilets or running water.

Both the Myall Creek camping area and the Wrights Hut section are best visited in dry weather. You will need a 4WD vehicle to reach them. If you enjoy bushwalking and exploring on your own, you can discover beautiful waterfalls and rainforests. Further away from the campground, you might find more scenic canyons, waterfalls, and historic places.

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In Spanish: Parque nacional Nowendoc para niños