Gibraltar Range is a national park located in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 79 kilometers (49 mi)northeast of Glen Innes and north of Sydney. The Park is part of the Washpool and Gibraltar Range area, which is designed as a World Heritage Site Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. This area was inscribed in 1986 and was later added to the Australian National Heritage List in 2007.
The Gibraltar Range National Park is a significant natural and cultural landmark, showcasing the diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity found in the region.
Birds
The Gibraltar Range a national park encompasses an area of 366-square-kilometer (141 sq mi) and is recognized as the Gibraltar Range Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it is a block of highland forest that supports one of only five remaining populations of the vulnerable rufous scrub-bird, as well as significant populations of green catbirds, Australian runners, paradise riflebirds and pale-yellow robins.
.The Gibraltar Range National Park is not only known for its natural beauty but also for its conservation efforts in protecting these bird species.
See also
Protected areas of New South Wales
Pappinbarra River
Camden Haven River
High Conservation Value Old Growth forest
Gallery
References
External links
Gibraltar Range National Park at the Department of Environment and Climate Change (New South Wales)
National parks of New South Wales
Protected areas established in 1967
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
1967 establishments in Australia
Important Bird Areas of New South Wales
New England (New South Wales)