Central Coast, NSW

Threatened species
Climate change

Overview

This region is home to rugged plateaus, spectacular beaches and coastal walks within easy reach of Sydney and Newcastle.

Threatened species

Featured threatened species

Somersby Mintbush in flower

Species profile

Common name
Somersby Mintbush

Scientific name
Prostanthera junonis

Status in NSW
Endangered

Commonwealth status
Endangered

Low spreading shrub 0.1 - 0.3 m and up to 1 m diameter. In open sites, branches appear wiry and are often prostrate. Where vegetation is denser, the plants have long spindly branches which weave through other vegetation and can grow up to 1m high. Leaves are oval in shape, dull green above and paler below. Flowers are 8 - 12 mm long and pale mauve to almost white with brown spots in the throat.

Climate change

Mean temperatures are projected to rise by 1.9 ºC by 2070. The greater increases are being seen west of Peats Ridge during spring. Increases in the other seasons are occurring across the region. All models shows there are no declines in mean temperatures across the Central Coast.

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REGIONAL RESOURCES

Striking sandstone steps set the scene for the newly completed upgrade of the coastal walk to Maitland Bay Headland, in Bouddi National Park

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Controlled burn by National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW Rural Fire Service staff

Hazard reduction burn in Brisbane Water National Park

NPWS Ranger and Field Supervisor inspect the damage in Pelican Island Nature Reserve.

Investigation underway into vandalism at Pelican Island Nature Reserve

Jilliby State Conservation Area hazard reduction burn

Hazard reduction burn in Brisbane Water National Park

Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park

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Things to do & see

Canoeing on the Edward River in Murray Valley National Park

Edward River canoe and kayak trail

Edward River canoe and kayak trail, in Murray Valley National Park, is a great paddling spot with camping and swimming. Photo: D.Finnegan

Yanga Homestead

Step in to the past on a guided tour of Yanga Homestead to explore Yanga National Park’s pastoral and Aboriginal heritage. Photo: D.Finnegan

Cocoparra National Park

A half hour drive from Griffith in the Riverina, Cocoparra National Park is fabulous for bushwalking and birdwatching. Photo: J.Spencer

Hermit's Cave

The hermit Ricetti built a complex of enclosed rocky outcrops, walk ways, terraces and grew his own crops. Photo: G.Cilliers

Willandra Homestead

The homestead, cottage and men’s quarters are instilled with the history of NSW’s wool industry. Photo: B.Hlavica

Hay Gaol

This prison from the 1880s was also a place of internment of Japanese prisoners of war during World War II. Photo: M.McClelland

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