Ulidarra is a national park in
New South Wales
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Australia
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, 442 km northeast of
Sydney
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The Ulidarra National Park comprises huge forests. Picturesque rain forests and ancient eucalyptus trees adorn the park. These forests sustain a variety of bird life. Other recreational facilities in the park include majestic coastal views, trails for four-wheel drives, tracks for biking and walking.
The minimum elevation of the terrain is 4m, and the maximum elevation is 585m.
The Park has a rich wildlife. Among the more popular inhabitants are the
koala
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masked owl Masked owl or masked-owl refers to various owls in the genus ''Tyto'', including:
* Australian masked owl (''Tyto novaehollandiae'')
** Tasmanian masked owl (''Tyto novaehollandiae castanops'')
* Golden masked owl (''Tyto aurantia'')
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wompoo fruit dove
The wompoo fruit dove (''Ptilinopus magnificus''), also known as wompoo pigeon, is one of the larger fruit doves native to New Guinea and eastern Australia.
Taxonomy and systematics
Subspecies
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dingo
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little bent-wing bats. This makes the Ulidarra National Park a great destination for wildlife and bird enthusiasts.
See also
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Protected areas of New South Wales
The Protected areas of New South Wales include both terrestrial and marine protected areas. there are 225 national parks in New South Wales.
Based on the Collaborative Australian Protected Area Database (CAPAD) 2020 data there are 2136 separat ...
References
National parks of New South Wales
Protected areas established in 1999
1999 establishments in Australia
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