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'''Myall Lakes National Park''' is a national park in [[New South Wales]], Australia, {{Convert|188|km|mi|0}} northeast of [[Sydney]]. It surrounds the scenic [[Myall Lakes]], and includes [[Broughton Island (New South Wales)|Broughton Island]].


'''Myall Lakes National Park''' is a [[national park]] located in [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]], {{Convert|236|km|mi|0}} north of [[Sydney]]. It encompasses one of the state's largest coastal lake systems [[Myall Lakes]], and includes [[Broughton Island (New South Wales)|Broughton Island]]. The park includes 40 kilometres of beaches and rolling [[sand dunes]]. Myall Lakes is also one of the most visited parks in New South Wales.<ref name="VNSW">{{cite web|title=MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK - FORSTER AND TAREE AREA|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/forster-and-taree-area/attractions/myall-lakes-national-park|website=Visit NSW - Destination NSW|access-date=20 May 2017}}</ref>

==History==
The [[Worimi]] Aboriginal people had inhabited the Myall Lakes National Park land area for its abundance of natural resources. These natural resources had offered a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle for the Worimi people. The park includes important spiritual sites that are an important part of the identity of local Aboriginal people. Dark Point Aboriginal Place served as a location for the Worimi people to gather together for ceremonies and feasts and has been of significance to Worimi people for at least 4000 years.<ref name="MLNP">{{cite web|title=Myall Lakes National Park|url=http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park/learn-more#EC57835995474831B1A9E27FC39CC8B0|website=NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service|access-date=20 May 2017}}</ref>

==Environment==
Myall Lakes National Park incorporates a patchwork of freshwater lakes, the ocean, islands, native flora, dense littoral rainforest and beaches.

Since 1999, Myall Lakes has been listed under the [[Ramsar Convention]].<ref name="ramsar">{{cite web |title=Myall Lakes: Internationally recognised wetlands |url=https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park/learn-more#ACE383FE09BD4ACF8E2B0E50BE6CB289 |publisher=NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref>

===Fauna===
The lakes support a large variety of birds including [[bowerbirds]], [[white-bellied sea eagle]] and [[tawny frogmouths]].<ref name="EastCoastAus">{{cite book|last1=Dragicevich|first1=Peter|title=East Coast Australia|date=Aug 2014|publisher=Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd|location=Printed in China|isbn=9781-74220-425-3|pages=126–127|edition=5th}}</ref>

Other native Fauna which can be seen in the park includes the nocturnal [[long-nosed bandicoot]] which has grey-brown fur and a pointed snout for which it uses to forage for worms and insects. The [[Striped marsh frog]] can be found near ponds and swamps and has a distinct sound which can be heard all year round.<ref name="MLNP-LearnMore">{{cite web|title=Myall Lakes National Park|url=http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park/learn-more#plants-animals|website=Skip to contentNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service|access-date=20 May 2017}}</ref> The [[Eastern swamp crayfish]] was first discovered here.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=McCormack |first=Robert B. |title=The eastern swamp crayfish ''Gramastacus lacus'' sp. n. (Decapoda, Parastacidae) a new species of freshwater crayfish from coastal New South Wales, Australia |journal=[[ZooKeys]] |date=4 April 2014 |issue=398|pages=53–67 |pmid=24715801 |publisher=Pensoft Publishers |doi=10.3897/zookeys.398.7544 |url=https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=3693 |pmc=3978226 |doi-access=free }}</ref>

==Climate==
The average high temperature during the summer season averages between 19&nbsp;°C and 27&nbsp;°C. The highest temperature recorded at the park is 41.5&nbsp;°C.<ref name="MLNPVisitorInfo">{{cite web|title=Myall Lakes National Park Visitor Info|url=http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park/visitor-info#Weather,-temperature-and-rainfall|website=Skip to contentNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service|access-date=20 May 2017}}</ref> The average temperature during the winter season averages between 10&nbsp;°C and 19&nbsp;°C with the lowest temperature on record being 1.1&nbsp;°C.<ref name="MLNPVisitorInfo"/> The wettest month typically occurs in May while the driest month occurs in November. The area's highest recorded rainfall in one day is 257.8mm.<ref name="MLNPVisitorInfo"/>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
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File:Dingo Front.JPG|[[Dingo]] at Myall Lakes National Park
File:Dingo Front.JPG|[[Dingo]] at Myall Lakes National Park
File:Myall lakes national park.JPG|Dee's Corner
File:Myall lakes national park.JPG|Dee's Corner
File:Myall lakes.campsite.JPG|[[Goanna]] at one of the campsites
File:Myall lakes.campsite.JPG|[[Goanna]] at one of the campsites
File:Myall Lakes National Park Dunes.jpg|[[Sand dunes]] at Myall Lakes National Park
File:Myall Lakes National Park Birds.jpg|Local [[fauna]] at Myall Lakes National Park
File:Myall Lakes National Park Dunes 2.jpg|[[Sand dunes]] at Myall Lakes National Park
File:Myall Lakes National Park Enterance.jpg|Park entrance at Myall Lakes National Park
</gallery>
</gallery>

==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Protected areas of New South Wales]]
* [[Protected areas of New South Wales]]
* {{Wikivoyage-inline}}


{{National Parks of New South Wales}}
{{National Parks of New South Wales}}
{{Suburbs of Great Lakes Council}}
{{Suburbs of Mid-Coast Council}}
{{Hunter Region places and items of interest}}
{{Hunter Region places and items of interest}}
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[[Category:National parks of the Hunter Region]]
[[Category:National parks of the Hunter Region]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1972]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1972]]
[[Category:Great Lakes Council]]
[[Category:Mid-Coast Council]]
[[Category:1972 establishments in Australia]]
[[Category:1972 establishments in Australia]]


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Latest revision as of 09:14, 9 October 2021

Myall Lakes National Park
New South Wales
Beach at Myall Lakes National Park, NSW
Myall Lakes National Park is located in New South Wales
Myall Lakes National Park
Myall Lakes National Park
Coordinates32°29′41″S 152°20′11″E / 32.49472°S 152.33639°E / -32.49472; 152.33639
Established1972
Area448 km2 (173.0 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesNational Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
WebsiteMyall Lakes National Park
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

Myall Lakes National Park is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia, 236 kilometres (147 mi) north of Sydney. It encompasses one of the state's largest coastal lake systems Myall Lakes, and includes Broughton Island. The park includes 40 kilometres of beaches and rolling sand dunes. Myall Lakes is also one of the most visited parks in New South Wales.[1]

History[edit]

The Worimi Aboriginal people had inhabited the Myall Lakes National Park land area for its abundance of natural resources. These natural resources had offered a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle for the Worimi people. The park includes important spiritual sites that are an important part of the identity of local Aboriginal people. Dark Point Aboriginal Place served as a location for the Worimi people to gather together for ceremonies and feasts and has been of significance to Worimi people for at least 4000 years.[2]

Environment[edit]

Myall Lakes National Park incorporates a patchwork of freshwater lakes, the ocean, islands, native flora, dense littoral rainforest and beaches.

Since 1999, Myall Lakes has been listed under the Ramsar Convention.[3]

Fauna[edit]

The lakes support a large variety of birds including bowerbirds, white-bellied sea eagle and tawny frogmouths.[4]

Other native Fauna which can be seen in the park includes the nocturnal long-nosed bandicoot which has grey-brown fur and a pointed snout for which it uses to forage for worms and insects. The Striped marsh frog can be found near ponds and swamps and has a distinct sound which can be heard all year round.[5] The Eastern swamp crayfish was first discovered here.[6]

Climate[edit]

The average high temperature during the summer season averages between 19 °C and 27 °C. The highest temperature recorded at the park is 41.5 °C.[7] The average temperature during the winter season averages between 10 °C and 19 °C with the lowest temperature on record being 1.1 °C.[7] The wettest month typically occurs in May while the driest month occurs in November. The area's highest recorded rainfall in one day is 257.8mm.[7]

Gallery[edit]

  • Dingo at Myall Lakes National Park
    Dingo at Myall Lakes National Park
  • Dee's Corner
    Dee's Corner
  • Goanna at one of the campsites
    Goanna at one of the campsites
  • Sand dunes at Myall Lakes National Park
    Sand dunes at Myall Lakes National Park
  • Local fauna at Myall Lakes National Park
    Local fauna at Myall Lakes National Park
  • Sand dunes at Myall Lakes National Park
    Sand dunes at Myall Lakes National Park
  • Park entrance at Myall Lakes National Park
    Park entrance at Myall Lakes National Park

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ "MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK - FORSTER AND TAREE AREA". Visit NSW - Destination NSW. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Myall Lakes National Park". NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Myall Lakes: Internationally recognised wetlands". NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  4. ^ Dragicevich, Peter (August 2014). East Coast Australia (5th ed.). Printed in China: Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. pp. 126–127. ISBN 9781-74220-425-3.
  5. ^ "Myall Lakes National Park". Skip to contentNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  6. ^ McCormack, Robert B. (4 April 2014). "The eastern swamp crayfish Gramastacus lacus sp. n. (Decapoda, Parastacidae) a new species of freshwater crayfish from coastal New South Wales, Australia". ZooKeys (398). Pensoft Publishers: 53–67. doi:10.3897/zookeys.398.7544. PMC 3978226. PMID 24715801.
  7. ^ a b c "Myall Lakes National Park Visitor Info". Skip to contentNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 May 2017.

See also[edit]

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