Goulburn River National Park
National park in New South Wales, Australia
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The Goulburn River National Park is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia, 213 kilometres (132 mi) northwest of Sydney and it is 35 kilometres (22 mi) south-west of Merriwa. The Goulburn River National Park is located in the Hunter Valley region and covers approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) of the Goulburn River. It is near the towns of Sandy Hollow, Denman, Merriwa, and Mudgee.
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  Goulburn River National Park Location within New South Wales | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Nearest city | Mudgee |
| Coordinates | 32°14′S 150°0′E |
| Area | 722.96 km2 (279.14 sq mi) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Governing body | National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales) |
| Website | Official website |
The park with its beautiful surroundings, forest and river offers many opportunities for recreation, such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming and camping.[1]
Animals
The park is a sanctuary for kangaroos, wombats, emus, goannas, platypus, and a wide variety of birds. It lies within the Mudgee-Wollar Important Bird Area, so identified by BirdLife International because of its importance for the endangered regent honeyeater.[2]
