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Kanangra-Boyd National Park: Detailed Geographic Mapping and Regional Landscape Context

Examine the technical geographic characteristics of Kanangra-Boyd National Park, covering its total surface area of 686.6 square kilometers and distinct mountainous terrain. This profile details the spatial span, climate zones, and major natural features located within the protected boundary, including prominent peaks, canyon systems, and waterfall sites.

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Wilderness AreaGreater Blue Mountains World Heritage AreaRugged GorgesWaterfallsKarst Landscape

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Rugged wilderness on the south-western edge of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a protected wilderness area located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 180 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The 68,660-hectare park sits on the south-western edge of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, contiguous with Blue Mountains National Park to the north and east, and Nattai National Park to the south. The park encompasses two distinct land units: the elevated, gently undulating Boyd Plateau and the dramatic landscape of creeks, rivers, gorges and ridges into which the plateau falls away. The landscape is characterised by rugged terrain, deep gorges, and prominent geological features including the Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls, and Mount Cloudmaker. Three notable waterfall systems cascade through the park: the Kalang Falls, the two-tiered 225-metre Kanangra Falls, and Morong Falls. The park also contains extensive karst landforms with cave systems that offer exploration opportunities for experienced cavers. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness is among the largest and most rugged wilderness areas in New South Wales. The park holds IUCN Category Ib designation as a wilderness area and forms part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. The geological character is notably distinct from the Permian sandstone formations that dominate the rest of the Blue Mountains, with Palaeozoic basement rocks including quartzite, diorite, Devonian rhyolites, and Silurian phyllites exposed at the surface.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1969
Area: 686.6 km²

Kanangra-Boyd National Park Protected Area

Location overview

Located entirely within the New South Wales regional boundary

Geographic Position of Kanangra-Boyd National Park in Australia

Kanangra-Boyd National Park is located within the state of New South Wales in Australia. The terrestrial protected area exists entirely inside a single territory with no coastal or transboundary borders.

Countries: Australia
Regions: New South Wales
Primary location: New South Wales
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Spatial limits and coordinate spans of the 686.6 square kilometer park

Kanangra-Boyd National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits

The mapped boundary outline provides essential spatial context for the protected reserve. Accompanying geographic facts detail the 686.6 square kilometers of land area, center coordinates, and regional spans.

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Boundary area: 718.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 338.1 km
Northernmost point: 33.6893° S
Southernmost point: 34.151° S
Easternmost point: 150.2408° E
Westernmost point: 149.9643° E
Geographic centre: 33.9403° S, 150.0921° E
North–south span: 51.2 km
East–west span: 25.6 km

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded peaks, streams, ridges, and waterfalls within the park

Kanangra-Boyd National Park Mountain Terrain and Named Natural Features

This protected area features a mountain terrain classification encompassing multiple recorded peaks, streams, ridges, and waterfalls. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for each recorded natural element.

Selected named natural features

Peaks

Moorara Mountain

Streams

Cyclops Gully

Peaks

Joalah Mountain

Waterfalls

Hidden Falls

Peaks

Ghosts Mountain

Streams

Kanangra Creek

Kanangra-Boyd Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, mountain relief, and major forest cover types

Kanangra-Boyd National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings

Recorded landscape features and habitat types frame the physical setting across varied terrain zones. Connected category records link directly to relevant atlas destinations for broader regional exploration.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Mostly forested
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Plateau · Valleys · Cliffs · Canyon · Forest · Wetland · Rivers · Waterfalls · Karst

Habitat types

Montane forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Shrubland · Wetland · Karst habitat

Park atlas

Trace the regional geography of protected landscapes contiguous with Kanangra-Boyd National Park, comparing diverse wilderness areas within New South Wales.

Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Surrounding Kanangra-Boyd National Park in New South Wales

After exploring Kanangra-Boyd National Park, expand your discovery to nearby national parks and protected areas, including those within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and surrounding wilderness regions of New South Wales. Compare their distinct rugged terrain, deep gorges, and karst landscapes to trace connected conservation efforts and broader geographic patterns across the Central Tablelands.

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Area: 30.83 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: III
Visitors: 250K annual

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve Atlas

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Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park: Geography and Protected Land Profile

Upper Blue Mountains plateau and escarpment terrain

Located in the upper Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park encompasses a distinct plateau characterized by both natural eucalypt bushland and a twentieth-century radiata pine plantation. This protected area overlooks the Megalong Valley, providing a vital connection between local escarpment ecosystems and the broader heritage-listed terrain of the region.

Area: 3.06 km²
Established: 2020
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park Geography

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Nattai National Park: Protected Landscape Within New South Wales Geography

Mapped boundaries and regional context for this national park.

Nattai National Park represents a distinct protected landscape within the broader geographic context of New South Wales, Australia. This entry focuses on its identity as a national park, detailing its mapped boundaries and its significance for structured geographic and atlas exploration. Users can uncover the specific park identity and its role within the regional mapped terrain.

Area: 489.84 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1K annual

Nattai National Park protected landscape

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Explore its national park designation and mapped geography.

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Area: 190 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Abercrombie River National Park National Park

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Mares Forest National Park: New South Wales National Park Atlas and Protected Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries and forest terrain.

Mares Forest National Park, situated in New South Wales, offers a distinct protected landscape defined by its wet eucalyptus forest and kurrajong trees. As a national park, it provides valuable insight into the regional geography of the Southern Tablelands, showcasing its unique terrain and role as wildlife habitat. This park serves as an essential point for atlas-based exploration of Australia's conservation estate, highlighting its mapped boundaries and natural features.

Area: 25.59 km²
Established: 2010
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Mares Forest National Park protected area

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South

Wombeyan Caves Nature Reserve: Exploring the Marble Karst Landscapes of New South Wales

Geological formations and forest refuges in the Southern Highlands

The Wombeyan Caves karst reserve offers a distinct window into marble geology, featuring complex chambers and sculpted flowstone formations beneath the forested ridges of the Southern Highlands. This protected landscape serves as both a site of significant geological interest and a refuge for native wildlife, providing a layered terrain of subterranean paths and surface forest tracks across this part of New South Wales.

Area: 5.68 km²
Established: 1997
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Wombeyan Caves Protected Landscape

National parkNew South Wales

About 30 km away#7 closest

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Blue Mountains National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore New South Wales park geography and natural terrain.

Blue Mountains National Park, designated as a national park in New South Wales, offers a rich subject for geographic discovery and atlas exploration. This entry details its specific mapped boundaries and natural landscape features, providing essential context for understanding its place within Australia's protected areas. Engage with the park's core geographic identity and explore its protected terrain within a structured, map-focused dataset.

Area: 2,679.54 km²
Established: 1959
IUCN: II
Visitors: 8.4M annual

Blue Mountains National Park National Park Atlas

National parkNew South Wales

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Bangadilly National Park: Protected Sandstone Plateau and Gorge Landscape in NSW

Explore its unique terrain and Wingecarribee River geography.

Bangadilly National Park, situated in New South Wales, is a critical protected area characterized by its striking sandstone plateau and gorge formations bordering the Wingecarribee River. As a strict nature reserve, it safeguards a significant transition zone for local flora and provides essential habitat for numerous rare and threatened species, making it a key site for understanding regional landscape ecology and protected area distribution in Australia.

Area: 21.35 km²
Established: 2001
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Mixed relief

Bangadilly National Park Protected Landscape

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Continue Exploring Kanangra-Boyd National Park's Geographic and Protected Landscape Identity

Delve deeper into Kanangra-Boyd National Park to uncover its specific geographic features and its role as a protected landscape within New South Wales. Understanding the mapped context and regional setting of this national park enhances your exploration of Australia's diverse natural terrain. Continue your atlas journey by examining the unique attributes that define this protected area.

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