'''Kanangra Boyd National Park''' [http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf/ParkContent/N0016] is located in the Australian state of New South Wales some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness.

Understand

Created in 1969, Kanangra-Boyd National Park covers 66,681 ha.

History

The slope leading up to the Kanangra Plateau was made in 1942 by Australian Army Engineers. It was intended to be part of the Oboron stock route; where; in the advent of Australia being invaded by the Japanese cattle, sheep & possibly pigs would be driven, via Burragorang valley to Oberon - crossing the Kanangra Plateau The battle of guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands where the Japanese suffered their first defeat (1942) stopped the Japanese thrust and the Oberon stock route was not needed.

Dr. A. Colin Jackson

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

The only road is an unpaved dirt road which is very bumpy at times, but nonetheless accessible by 2WD. For hints and tips, read Driving in Australia

Fees/Permits

The fee to use the park is $7 per day per vehicle.

Get around

See

  • '''Kanangra Walls''' - including a magnificent waterfall, prime abseiling territory
  • '''Thurat Spires'''
  • '''Mount Cloudmaker'''
  • Wildlife abounds at Boyd Crossing, where car-based camping is available (fees apply)

    Do

    Bushwalking

  • All visitors can take the 10 minute walk from the car park to Kanangara Walls, wheelchair accessible - the views are spectacular.
  • Experienced bushwalkers aren't forgotten either with many extended walks and opportunities for 'Backpack camping'
  • Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

  • There are several sites where you can camp next to your car.
  • Lodging

    Camping

    Backcountry

    Stay safe

    Cope

    There are toilets available in the park, but they are pit toilets (and they don't smell good, especially in summer).

    Get out