Woko National Park
Woko is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 243 km north of Sydney.
| Woko National Park New South Wales | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 depauperate rainforest at Woko | |
  Woko National Park | |
| Coordinates | 31°45′17″S 151°47′24″E |
| Established | 1982 |
| Area | 85.98 km2 (33.2 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Woko National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Woko National Park is characterized by a steep and ragged landscape. There are vast areas of rainforest, arid places with rocky outcroppings and groves of eucalyptus. The Manning River flows through the park and its riverside locations are used by picnickers and hikers.[1]
Wildlife
The Woko National Park is a habitat for several species of birds and animals. The forests, grasslands and rocky regions of the park are home to birds like the lyrebird and the wedge-tailed eagle. A number of threatened species of animals live here, including the brush-tailed rock-wallaby.[1]
Lyrebird
Brush-tailed rock-wallaby
Overlook of Woko National Park, Monkeycot nature reserve, and the Giro valley from Carson's Pioneer Lookout, Mare's Run.
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See also
References
- "Woko National Park". Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
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