Kanangra Boyd National Park

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Kanangra Boyd National Park [1] is located in the Australian state of New South Wales some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness.

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Created in 1969, Kanangra-Boyd National Park covers 66,681 ha.

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The only road is an unpaved dirt road which is very bumpy at times, but nonetheless accessible by 2WD. For hints and tips, read Driving in Australia

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The fee to use the park is $6 per day per vehicle.

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• Kanangra Walls - including a magnificent waterfall, prime abseiling territory
• Thurat Spires
• Mount Cloudmaker

Wildlife abounds at Boyd Crossing, where car-based camping is available (fees apply)

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• All visitors can take the 10 minute walk from the car park to Kanangara Walls, wheelchair accessible - the views are spectacular.
• Experienced bushwalkers aren't forgotten either with many extended walks and opportunities for 'Backpack camping'

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• There are several sites where you can camp next to your car.

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There are toilets available in the park, but they are pit toilets (and they don't smell good, especially in summer).

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