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Ulidarra National Park New South Wales | |
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
Coordinates | 30°15′01″S153°04′50″E / 30.25028°S 153.08056°E Coordinates: 30°15′01″S153°04′50″E / 30.25028°S 153.08056°E |
Established | 1999 |
Area | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
Website | Ulidarra National Park |
See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
Ulidarra is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 442 km northeast of Sydney.
New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In September 2018, the population of New South Wales was over 8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 5.1 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. The population of 25 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
The Ulidarra National Park comprises huge forests. Picturesque rain forests and ancient eucalyptus trees adorn the park. These forests sustain a variety of bird life. Other recreational facilities in the park include majestic coastal views, trails for four-wheel drives, tracks for biking and walking. [1]
The Park has a rich wildlife. Among the more popular inhabitants are the koalas, masked owls, wompoo fruit doves, dingoes and little bent-wing bats. This makes the Ulidarra National Park a great destination for wildlife and bird enthusiasts. [1]
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