Budawang National Park

Budawang National Park is a natural wonder located in New South Wales, Australia.

Situated approximately 200 kilometres southwest of Sydney and 25 kilometres north of Batemans Bay, this park boasts a mesmerizing landscape that is sure to delight travellers. The park comprises part of the Budawang Mountain Range with Mount Budawang situated within its borders. The range is characterized by steep slopes, incised valleys, and rugged terrain providing spectacular panoramic views for visitors.

The park is situated within the southern Budawang Range, and its natural terrain is characterized by steep slopes and deeply incised valleys. Travelling through the park's dense forests, visitors can discover waterfalls, gorges, and scenic lookouts.

Budawang National Park is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The park's varied landscape, with an altitude ranging from 250 metres to 1,129 metres above sea level, has created pockets of unique habitats. These habitats provide refuge to several rare plant and animal species, which survive within the park, including the spotted-tail quoll, the powerful owl, and eastern bristlebird. The park's high-elevation moist forests also offer a unique habitat for several plant species rarely found anywhere else.

Budawang National Park is named after Mount Budawang, deriving from the Aboriginal word 'Buddawong'. According to local Aboriginal history, the vantage point provided by the mountain was used to make signal fires, and the mountain held great spiritual significance to the local Aboriginal people.

Budawang National Park is a natural wonder that cannot be missed; plan your visit today, and explore its spectacular landscape and its diverse flora and fauna offering a chance to experience a piece of Australia's natural heritage.