Boorganna Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Boorganna Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located northwest of Taree on the Comboyne Plateau in New South Wales, Australia. The 396-hectare reserve, managed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, was gazetted in 1904 and is the second oldest nature reserve in the state. The reserve features various forest types, including stands of sub tropical rainforest of which the large rosewood, yellow carabeen and small leaf fig are particularly noteworthy. The reserve is a remnant of the former extensive rainforest on the Comboyne Plateau. The plateau was cleared between 1900 and 1925. Australian red cedar was logged in the area in the nineteenth century. Originally proposed to be part of the world heritage rainforest group. The exploration, knowledge, uses and history of this area by Indigenous Australians is not well known in the present day. Boorganna Nature Reserve was proposed, but rejected for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage, due to being geographically isolated from other rainforests in the group. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Platypus, Duck-billed Platypus
The platypus, or duck-billed platypus, is a fascinating semiaquatic creature native to eastern Australia. This unique mammal lays eggs, setting it apart from most other furry mammals. It is the sole surviving member of its family and genus, with some relatives known...
Mammals
Spotted-tailed (Tiger) Quoll
The tiger quoll, also known as the spotted-tail quoll, is a captivating carnivorous marsupial native to Australia. As the largest carnivorous marsupial on mainland Australia, the tiger quoll is easily identifiable by its reddish-brown fur adorned with white spots.
Mammals
Mysticarion porrectus
The Mysticarion porrectus, also known as Helicarion porrectus, is an intriguing arboreal snail native to Australia. Belonging to the Helicarionidae family, this snail thrives in the verdant, high-elevation rainforests of eastern Australia.
Snails
Brown Marsupial Mouse
Antechinus are intriguing small marsupials indigenous to Australia, commonly referred to as broad-footed marsupial mice, pouched mice, or Antechinus shrews. With their bristly fur resembling that of shrews, these creatures typically exhibit greyish or brownish hues.
Mammals
Pademelon
Pademelons are charming, small marsupials belonging to the genus Thylogale and are typically found in forested areas. They are among the tiniest members of the macropod family, which also includes wallabies and kangaroos.
Mammals
Boorganna Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Killabakh Nature Reserve.
New South Wales