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Mapping the landscape features, riverine boundaries, and terrain of a regional conservation area
Structured Geographic Profile of Toorale State Conservation Area in New South Wales Australia
The geographic profile of Toorale State Conservation Area in New South Wales covers an expansive 543.85 square kilometer footprint within the Australian arid climate zone. This data provides insights into the park's lowland relief, including riverine systems, wetland habitats, and local landmarks such as the Darling and Warrego Rivers.
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floodplainDarling-Baaka Riveroutbacksemi-aridriparian habitat
A vast outback conservation area along the Darling-Baaka River, jointly managed with the Kurnu-Baakandji people.
Toorale State Conservation Area
Toorale State Conservation Area is a large protected area in the far western outback of New South Wales, Australia, situated roughly 80 kilometres southwest of Bourke along the Darling-Baaka River system. The conservation area occupies former pastoral land once known as Toorale Station and now serves as a refuge for floodplain ecosystems and arid-zone wildlife in one of the most sparsely settled regions of the state. The landscape is defined by broad riverine floodplains and open outback country, with the Mount Talowla lookout offering elevated views across this terrain. Toorale is notable for its cooperative management model, jointly overseen by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the local indigenous Kurnu-Baakandji people, reflecting the cultural connections of the Barkandji traditional owners to the river and floodplain. As a state conservation area, Toorale balances habitat protection, cultural recognition, and low-impact public access, providing a significant example of large-scale conservation in the semi-arid and flood-affected lands of western New South Wales.
- Location
- Australia
- Park type
- State or regional park
- Established
- 2010
- Area
- 543.9 km²
Location overview
Mapped within Australia and New South Wales administrative boundaries
Toorale State Conservation Area Geographic Setting and Regional Location
Toorale State Conservation Area is located in Australia within the regional boundaries of New South Wales. Administrative tracking records confirm the exact country and regional memberships for this protected area.
- Countries
- Australia
- Regions
- New South Wales
- Primary location
- New South Wales
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and calculated area metrics
Toorale State Conservation Area Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped outlines provide spatial context for protected-area boundaries across the terrain. Derived measurements outline the total geographic footprint and spatial extent for analytical reference.
- Boundary area
- 536.6 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 276.7 km
- Northernmost point
- 30.0555° S
- Southernmost point
- 30.4629° S
- Easternmost point
- 145.5549° E
- Westernmost point
- 145.133° E
- Geographic centre
- 30.2461° S, 145.3353° E
- North–south span
- 45.2 km
- East–west span
- 40.6 km
Terrain and natural features
Protected lowland terrain classifications and mapped natural features
Toorale State Conservation Area Terrain and Natural Feature Records
Recorded lowland terrain classifications encompass multiple rivers, reservoirs, peaks, and viewpoints located within the protected area boundaries. Linked feature cards provide established names, feature types, and spatial relationships for each mapped element.
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Talowla Billabong
Reservoirs
Dara House Tank
Viewpoints
Mount Talowla Lookout
Reservoirs
Buckleys Tank
Rivers
Warrego River
Environmental setting
Arid climate zones, lowland relief, and major water presence
Toorale State Conservation Area Environmental Classification Settings
Recorded classifications frame the physical setting through interconnected riverine habitats, sparse forest cover, and year round seasonality. Connected categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations across the protected area.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Arid
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Sparse forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Rivers · Wetland
Habitat types
Riverine habitat · Wetland
Park atlas
Compare regional outback geography and connected riverine reserves
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Discover its unique geography at the Darling and Warrego River confluence.
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- Area
- 308.66 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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- Area
- 639.02 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Nocoleche Nature Reserve: Mapping the Paroo River Floodplains in New South Wales
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- Area
- 711.08 km²
- Established
- 1979
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
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Explore the geographic context of this Australian national park.
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- Area
- 1,780.53 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Upland
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Explore mapped boundaries and regional geography in this New South Wales protected area.
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- Area
- 352.39 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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Discover its arid landscape and protected area identity.
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- Area
- 1,513 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
National parkQueensland
About 187 km away#7 closest
Northeast
Culgoa Floodplain National Park: Queensland National Park and Protected Landscape Identity
Explore mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.
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- Area
- 428.59 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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196 km away#8 closest
East
Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland Boundaries and Geographic Context
An essential inland wetland reserve in New South Wales
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- Area
- 198.24 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
- Lowland
MoriAtlas Explorer
Deepen Your Understanding of Toorale State Conservation Area and Its Mapped Outlands
Explore the structured landscape and floodplain geography of Toorale State Conservation Area using the MoriAtlas mapping suite. This detailed resource provides insights into the protected boundaries, arid-zone terrain, and riverine connections that define this landmark reserve in western New South Wales. Continue your investigation of this unique conservation area and its place in the Australian outback.
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