Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
A 2,519-hectare protected reserve in New South Wales, part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
At a glance
Mount Hyland Nature Reserve protects a significant portion of Australia’s ancient rainforest heritage. Located in the New England region approximately 35 kilometres west of Dorrigo, the reserve encompasses 2,519 hectares of subtropical rainforest ecosystem.
History
The reserve was designated as part of the New England Group of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, which achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. The site was subsequently added to the Australian National Heritage List in 2007, recognising its outstanding conservation value.
What you see
Mount Hyland’s landscape is defined by its rainforest vegetation and natural biodiversity. The reserve preserves examples of subtropical rainforest characteristic of the broader Gondwana region.
Cultural significance
The reserve’s significance lies in its role as a guardian of Australia’s ancient rainforest. As part of the Gondwana Rainforests UNESCO site, it represents remnants of the great southern supercontinent’s primordial vegetation—ecological links to a landscape that existed over 100 million years ago.
Key facts
- Country: Australia
- Region: New England, New South Wales
- Size: 2,519 hectares (6,220 acres)
- Distance from Dorrigo: approximately 35 kilometres west
- Coordinates: -30.16°, 152.445°
- UNESCO World Heritage status: 1986 (Gondwana Rainforests of Australia)
- Australian National Heritage List: 2007
Practical information & getting there
Mount Hyland Nature Reserve is accessed via the New England region of New South Wales. The reserve lies approximately 35 kilometres west of Dorrigo. Contact local New South Wales national parks authorities for visiting conditions, permits, and access information.
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