Guula Ngurra National Park

The name Guula Ngurra was provided by the Gundungurra People and can be translated as Koala Country. This name embodies the spirit of Guula Ngurra National Park, which helps connect visitors with Country and provides important habitat for koalas. Guula' is the word for koala and Ngurra' (Country) has a deep meaning of belonging. Ngurra' takes in everything within the physical, cultural and spiritual landscape landforms, waters, plants, animals, foods, medicines, stories and people; past, present and future. Located close to Moss Vale, Berrima and Mittagong, Guula Ngurra National Park is an easy stop along your Southern Highlands road trip. As you explore the park's varied environments you'll marvel at the range of biodiversity on display. With its sandstone ridges and overhangs, red gum slopes, heath-woodland, river flats and caves, the park provides important habitat to a wide variety of animals, including the endangered glossy-black cockatoo. If you're an experienced adventurer you'll love exploring the park's landscape on foot, tackling its challenging bushwalks and hiking to its peaks. And with a range of lookouts on offer, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to expansive views.