National ParkUNESCO World Heritage

Barrington Tops

New South WalesDesignated in 1969747 km²

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One of the last remnants of ancient temperate forest from Australian Gondwana, with Nothofagus trees over 400 years old

Area

747 km²

Protection category

IUCN II

Parque nacional —

Designated in

1969

Declared in 1969 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Barrington Tops preserves one of the last remnants of ancient temperate forest directly descended from the vegetation of the old supercontinent Gondwana, with Antarctic beech (Nothofagus) over 400 years old.

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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.

Barrington Tops: 45 documented species

Mammals17Birds17Reptiles6Amphibians

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Australia, where Barrington Tops lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahDesertMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching

Nearby dive sites

Where can I dive near here?

266 km away

Wildlife you can see now

What is worth looking out for this month in Australia?

Now is a good time: The Humpback Highway on Australia's east coast (May to November (northbound May to August, southbound return August to November))

Now is a good time: Red crab migration on Christmas Island (October to January (spawning Nov-Dec))

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Same country: Australia

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Barrington Tops

Location

Barrington Tops: 45 documented species

Flora and ecosystems

Experiences in this park

Nearby dive sites

Wildlife you can see now

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