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Expert Guides and Geographic Planning Resources for Yengo National Park in New South Wales

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Wilderness refuge in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

Yengo National Park

Yengo National Park occupies a substantial tract of wilderness in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, situated approximately 213 kilometres by road northwest of Sydney. The park encompasses 154,328 hectares of mountainous terrain within the Great Dividing Range, characterised by rugged ridges, forested valleys, and the Macdonald River system flowing through its interior. The landscape reflects the geological diversity of the region, with the park serving as a critical conservation corridor within the broader Greater Blue Mountains Area network of eight protected areas. Yengo was formally established as a national park on 11 March 1988, receiving IUCN Category Ib designation as a wilderness area, reflecting its high level of protection and minimal infrastructure. The park is bounded by the small settlements of Bucketty and Broke to the east, Wollombi Brook to the north, the Putty Road and Mellong Range to the west, and connects to Parr State Conservation Area and Dharug National Park to the south. Access is primarily via Yengo Creek Road off the historic Great North Road near the village of Laguna.

Location
Australia
Park type
National park
Established
1988
Area
1,543.3 km²
Highest point
668 m
Yengo National Park Protected Landscape
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