Mount Kaputar National Park

Mount Kaputar National Park is a stunning natural wonder located near the town of Narrabri in northern New South Wales.

It encompasses the Nandewar Range, including Mount Kaputar, which stands at an impressive elevation of 1,489 metres (4,885 ft) above sea level.

Access to the summit is possible via a 57-kilometre (35 mi) long winding and narrow road, which is partly sealed. Along the way, there are various lookouts, including Governor Lookout and Eckfords Lookout, offering incredible views of the surrounding landscape. The pinnacle of the mountain can be accessed from the Mount Kaputar Lookout, and there are cabin accommodations, picnic tables, and camping facilities at Dawson Springs for those looking to spend a night or two in the park.

Mount Kaputar is the remnant of an extinct volcano that was active approximately 18 million years ago. The predominant vegetation on the mountain is dry sclerophyll forest.

The vegetation in the park is varied and stunning, making it an excellent destination for nature lovers. At higher elevations is a sub-alpine zone known as the Kaputar Plateau, filled with open eucalypt forests. As the altitude decreases, the most common trees include the silver-top stringybark and rough-barked mountain gum. Heathlands can be found in scattered patches, and the park's dry rainforests and dry eucalypt forests offer visitors a unique ecosystem and experience.

One of the most interesting inhabitants of Mount Kaputar is the fluorescent pink slug, which can grow up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length. This pink species is found only on this single mountaintop. The peak is also