Woomargama National Park
') "The view from Norths Lookout, across NE Woomargama National Park, on Tin Mines Trail. (Image: J Caldwell/DECC)")
Highlights: This park is the largest protected area west of the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern NSW and contains the largest remnant community of box woodlands on the South-West Slopes. It's an important haven for a large number of threatened and endangered species, such as the regent honeyeater, superb parrot, powerful owl, Booroolong frog and carpet python. It's also home to the very rare wattle, Acacia phasmoides. Parts of the reserve are close to 1000 m above sea level, providing stunning views over the Murray River, Riverina and South West Slopes.
Activities: Bush walking, bird watching, four wheel driving and motorcylcing. Norths Lookout on the Tin Mine Trail provides extensive views over the Riverina and the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The Tin Mines and Samual Bollard picnic and camping areas (suitable for backpack and vehicle based camping) is a stopping point on the Hume and Hovell Walking Track. Tunnel Road day use area provides picnic and BBQ facilities.
Access: 25 km south-east of Holbrook, 30 km north east of Albury and approximately 36 km west of Tumbarumba. 4WD vehicle or off road motorcylce access only. Dry weather roads only (not accessible when wet).
These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.