Nymboi-Binderay National Park

National park in New South Wales, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nymboi-Binderay is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia, 444 kilometres (276 mi) north of Sydney. It is located north of the town of Dorrigo.

NearestcityDorrigo
Coordinates30°06′31″S 152°43′55″E
Area172.43 km2 (66.58 sq mi)
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Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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Map showing the location of Nymboi-Binderay National Park
Map showing the location of Nymboi-Binderay National Park
Nymboi-Binderay National Park
LocationNew South Wales
Nearest cityDorrigo
Coordinates30°06′31″S 152°43′55″E
Area172.43 km2 (66.58 sq mi)
Established1997
Governing bodyNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
WebsiteOfficial website
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This park surrounds the granite gorges and banks of the rugged Nymboida River. The Nymboida rapids are used by white water rafters. The park also contains sections of the Little Nymboida River and recreational areas at Cod Hole and The Junction. Rainforest and extensive old growth forest provide habitat for a variety of threatened fauna, including 68 species of mammals, 33 species of reptiles, 25 species of amphibians and over 120 species of birds.[1]

It includes patches of the rare Dorrigo white gum.

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