Werrikimbe National Park
Facts and practical information
The Werrikimbe National Park is a protected national park located in the catchment zone of the Upper Hastings River in New South Wales, Australia. Gazetted in 1975, the 33,309-hectare park is situated approximately 486 kilometres north of Sydney, 65 kilometres north-west of Wauchope, and 90 kilometres east of Walcha on the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Koala ("Bear")
The koala, often mistakenly referred to as the koala bear, is a herbivorous marsupial endemic to Australia. It is the sole extant species of the Phascolarctidae family. You'll find koalas inhabiting the coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, particularly in...
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
Flame robin
The flame robin is a delightful small bird that resides in the cooler regions of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Part of the Petroicidae family, these birds are easily identifiable by their pronounced sexual dimorphism: the males display a vibrant orange-red chest...
Birds
Hastings River mouse
The Hastings River mouse is a distinct rodent native to Australia, specifically found in New South Wales, Eastern Australia, and Queensland. As a member of the Murinae subfamily within the Muridae family, this species is well-known for its intriguing ecological...
Mammals
Eastern Quoll, Eastern Native Cat
Quolls are captivating marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. As nocturnal predators, they rest in dens during the day. Six species of quolls exist: four in Australia and two in New Guinea. Genetic studies indicate that quolls have been around for about 15...
Mammals
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