Cocoparra National Park Park

Address: Cocoparra National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/cocoparra-national-park

Cocoparra National Park is a protected area in central-west New South Wales, Australia, preserving a short volcanic/rocky ridge and remnant native vegetation. The park protects habitat for woodland and cliff-dwelling species in an otherwise agricultural landscape.

Walking tracks and lookouts along the ridgeline provide views across the surrounding plains, and the park is used for birdwatching and short bushwalks. The rocky cliffs and escarpments are a notable landscape feature within the park.

Protected for conservation, the park preserves remnant native vegetation and geological features that reflect the regions volcanic and erosional history. Management focuses on protecting biodiversity and providing low-impact visitor access.

The park sits in New South Wales central-west region, amid broad agricultural plains; the nearest service towns provide access and basic visitor information.

• Distinct ridgeline: Contains the Cocoparra Range - a distinct set of rocky ridges and cliffs that contrast with the surrounding agricultural plains.

Cocoparra National Park is roughly 50-60 km north of Griffith and about 10-20 km east of the Newell Highway depending on the chosen access point. The most common approaches are via the small towns of Cocoparra or Waddi; GPS coordinates for trailheads are available on the NSW National Parks website. Roads into the park are unsealed in places; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended in wet weather.

• Carry a topographic map or GPS - cell signal is patchy across the park.
• The best rock-hopping routes are on the northern ridges; avoid creek beds after rain due to flash runoff.
• Early morning is the best time to see wallabies and birdlife before the heat builds.