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WOLLEMI NP ♦ MUNHORN GAP NR ♦ GOULBURN RIVER NP ♦ COOLAH TOPS NP ♦ FROG ROCK ♦ WINDAMERE DAM ♦ THE DRIP ♦ HANDS ON ROCK

The Mudgee Region boasts a number of magnificent National Parks and Nature Reserves with spectacular scenery and World Heritage listed bushland.

Wollemi National Park: Contains the largest wilderness area in NSW and safeguards a rich variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery. The park forms part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and is a mecca for sightseeing, bushwalking, camping and wilderness adventure. Dunns Swamp camping and picnic area, east of Rylstone, is set amongst stunning sandstone pagoda rock formations. Canoeing, swimming and walking make this a popular spot. Camping fees apply.

Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve: An easy half hour's drive north-east of Mudgee on the Wollar Rd, this Reserve is a world renowned birdwatching spot, with more than 160 native species recorded, including the rare Regent Honeyeater. Walkers can meander along the Castle Rocks track (8km return) or enjoy a picnic or BBQ at Moolarben Picnic Area.

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Goulburn River National Park: Winding along a 90km stretch of rugged sandstone country bordering the Goulburn River, the park conserves a unique mix of western and eastern fauna and flora. Pitch your tent on the river bank at Spring Gully or Big River campsites, accessed by Mogo Road north of Wollar village, or get a bird's eye view of the area at Lees Pinch lookout, off the Ringwood Road between Wollar and Merriwa.

Coolah Tops National Park: 30km east of Coolah, the park is set amidst the stately eucalipt forest at an altitude of more than 1200m. Visit magnificent waterfalls, view dazzling vistas of the Liverpool plains or choose from a number of sites for a great camping experience. A selection of walking tracks can lead to encounters with giant Snow Gums, ancient Grass Trees, and the local wildlife!

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When visiting our National Parks, please help to preserve the natural environment:

• Take your rubbish with you.
• Leave pets at home.
• Observe all fire bans.
• Leave all plants, animals, Aboriginal sites and rock formations as you find them.

For further information please contact the NPWS Mudgee Office:

Shop 1/160 Church St, Mudgee NSW 2850
(02) 6372 7199

Or visit the National Parks website www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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OTHER NATURAL SITES

Frog Rock
19km from Mudgee, 24km from Gulgong. A natural rock formation by the side of the road in the shape of a crouching frog. Situated on the Cassilis Road.

Windamere Dam
24km from Mudgee on the Sydney Road. Situated on the Cudgegong River and set amongst rolling green hills, the Dam is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, swimming, canoeing and boating. Camping is permitted at the Cudgegong Waters Park and there are picnic and Barbecue facilities and a lookout near the Dam wall.

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The Drip
50km from Mudgee, 37km from Gulgong. The Drip picnic area is 10km north of the Ulan Mine on the Cassilis Rd. Cross the Goulburn River and turn right at the signpost. Leave your car and follow the banks or bed of the river for approximately 2km to see the fern covered rock formations with water dripping from the rock face.

Hands on the Rock
52km from Mudgee, 37km from Gulgong. Continue north past The Drip signpost 2.3km, then turn left at the indicator sign. Proceed for 400 metres to a clearing alongside large rock formations. Leave your car at the parking area and walk approximately 500 metres along the walking track to the overhanging rocks where you can see the stencilled hands painted by aborigines hundreds of years ago.

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