Description
Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a stunningly beautiful National Park located 180 kilometres south-west of Sydney in the Central Tablelands region, New South Wales.
Established in 1969, the park is contiguous with the Blue Mountains National Park and the Nattai National Park forming a part of the Great Dividing Range. It is one of the eight protected areas that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area.
The National Park is composed of two land units - the elevated, gently undulating Boyd Plateau and the area of creeks, rivers, gorges and ridges into which the plateau falls away. There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls, and the Thurat Spires. The park is bounded by various natural features and protected areas.
Kanangra-Boyd National Park has several notable features that attract nature lovers from far and wide. These include the Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls, Mount Colong, and three waterfall systems. The park also features a series of karst landforms that can be explored by those with caving experience. The movie Jedda was filmed in the Kanangra Walls area in 1954.
The park offers several tracks and sites for visitors to enjoy. These include the Lookout Walk, the Waterfall Walk, and the Plateau Walk. Camping is available on the banks of Morong Creek, at the Boyd River campground.
Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a perfect destination for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of Australia. The park provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a range of activities such as bushwalking, camping, and bird watching,
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