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The park protects part of the northern end of the [[Australian Alps]]. On its western side it borders the [[Kosciuszko National Park]] in [[New South Wales]]. Its habitat ranges from wide grassy valleys over snow gum forests to spectacular granite mountains. The fauna too is varied: grey [[kangaroo|kangaroos]], [[wallaby| |
The park protects part of the northern end of the [[Australian Alps]]. On its western side it borders the [[Kosciuszko National Park]] in [[New South Wales]]. Its habitat ranges from wide grassy valleys over snow gum forests to spectacular granite mountains. The fauna too is varied: grey [[kangaroo|kangaroos]], [[wallaby|wallabies]], [[wombat|wombats]], [[magpie|magpies]], [[rosella|rosellas]] and [[raven|ravens]] are commonly seen. |
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Namadgi is the aboriginal word for the mountains situated to the southwest of Canberra. Aboriginal paintings can be seen at Yankee Hat Rock. |
Namadgi is the aboriginal word for the mountains situated to the southwest of Canberra. Aboriginal paintings can be seen at Yankee Hat Rock. |
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Revision as of 14:42, 7 June 2002
Area: 105,845 hectares
Location: southern and southwestern ACT (Australian Capital Territory), approximately 40 km southwest of Canberra
Declared: 1979
The park protects part of the northern end of the Australian Alps. On its western side it borders the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. Its habitat ranges from wide grassy valleys over snow gum forests to spectacular granite mountains. The fauna too is varied: grey kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, magpies, rosellas and ravens are commonly seen.
Namadgi is the aboriginal word for the mountains situated to the southwest of Canberra. Aboriginal paintings can be seen at Yankee Hat Rock.
In this sub-alpine region the weather ranges from cold winter nights to warm summer days, and it can change very quickly. Snow normally falls on the Bimberi and Brindabella Ranges, but it is no exception elsewhere. The highest mountain is Bimberi Peak (1911 m).
The Visitor Centre is located 2 km south of Tharwa on the Boboyan-Naas Road.