Jilliby State Conservation Area

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rainforest at Muirs Lookout
Jilliby State Conservation Area is located in New South Wales
Jilliby State Conservation Area
Nearest town or cityNewcastle
Coordinates33°05′44″S 151°22′06″E / 33.095530°S 151.368326°E / -33.095530; 151.368326Coordinates: 33°05′44″S 151°22′06″E / 33.095530°S 151.368326°E / -33.095530; 151.368326
Established ()
Area12,159 hectares[1]
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Websitewww.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/jilliby-state-conservation-area

Jilliby State Conservation Area is a protected area located north west of the Central Coast, New South Wales in eastern Australia. A popular area for recreation, including bush walking, four wheel driving, picnics and horse riding.[2] Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy watching over 130 species of birds here.[3]

Jilliby State has an important cultural and historical role for the Aboriginal people.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jillaby State Conservation Area: Park management". Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Jilliby State Conservation Area". Visit NSW Wyong Attractions. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Jilliby State Conservation Area". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Jilliby State Conservation Area | Learn more". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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