Couchy Creek Nature Reserve
Protected area in New South Wales, Australia
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Couchy Creek Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The 217-hectare (540-acre)[2] reserve is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north west of Murwillumbah, and 3.5 kilometres from the state border with Queensland.
LocationNew South Wales
NearestcityMurwillumbah
Coordinates28°16′21.39″S 153°16′37.57″E
Area217 km2 (84 sq mi)[2]
| Couchy Creek Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
Couchy Creek | |
  Couchy Creek Nature Reserve | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Nearest city | Murwillumbah |
| Coordinates | 28°16′21.39″S 153°16′37.57″E |
| Area | 217 km2 (84 sq mi)[2] |
| Established | January 1999[2] |
| Governing body | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/couchy-creek-nature-reserve |
Established in 1999, Couchy Creek Nature Reserve is part of an important vegetation corridor and contains wet sclerophyll eucalyptus forest and endangered lowland rainforest. Ten threatened species have been recorded, including the Crystal Creek Walnut and Davidsons Plum.[3]
