Jilliby State Conservation Area

LocationNew South Wales

NearestcityNewcastle

Coordinates33°05′44″S 151°22′06″E / 33.095530°S 151.368326°E / -33.095530; 151.368326

Area12,159 ha (46.95 sq mi)^[1]

Jilliby State Conservation Area
Rainforest at Muirs Lookout
Jilliby State Conservation Area
Location	New South Wales
Nearest city	Newcastle
Coordinates	33°05′44″S 151°22′06″E / 33.095530°S 151.368326°E / -33.095530; 151.368326
Area	12,159 ha (46.95 sq mi)[1]
Governing body	NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website	Official website

Jilliby State Conservation Area is a protected area located north west of the Central Coast, New South Wales, in eastern Australia. A popular area for recreation, including bush walking, four wheel driving, picnics and horse riding.^{[2][non-primary source needed]} Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy watching over 130 species of birds here.^[3]

Jilliby State has an important cultural and historical role for the Aboriginal people.^{[4][clarification needed]}