Type: | protected |
Oolambeyan National Park | |
State: | nsw |
Iucn Category: | II |
Coordinates: | -34.7214°N 145.2725°W |
Relief: | yes |
Nearest Town Or City: | Carrathool |
Area: | 222.31 |
Established: | November 2001 |
Managing Authorities: | New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service |
Oolambeyan is a 22,231 hectare national park located south of Carrathool and 46km (29miles) south east of Hay in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia.
Oolambeyan Station was once a grazing property for its merino stud which was purchased by the Government of New South Wales in November 2001.[1] [2]
Park provides a great opportunity for day visitors to activities such as bushwalking, picnicking and bird watching, near Hay and Griffith.[3]
Among the animal species, carpet snakes, shingle-backed lizards, lace monitors, gray and red kangaroos can be found here.[4]