Murray Valley National Park
Protected area in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Murray Valley National Park is a national park in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.[1] The national park consists of 41,601 hectares (102,800 acres).[2]
Murray Valley National Park New South Wales | |
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Nearest town or city | Mathoura |
Coordinates | 35°47′36″S 145°01′39″E |
Area | 416.01 km2 (160.6 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales) |
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See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The park consists of several former state forests and together with the Barmah National Park on the Victorian side of the Murray River comprises the largest stand of Red river gum forest in Australia.[2]
The park was established in July 2010[2] and is administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.[1][2]
This unique ecosystem is a habitat for 60 endangered native animal species and 40 endangered plant species.[3]
Murray Valley National Park is a traditional Aboriginal country and represents a significant cultural and historical heritage.[4]