Jilliby State Conservation Area

Jilliby State Conservation Area
Rainforest at Muirs Lookout
Jilliby State Conservation Area
LocationNew South Wales
Nearest cityNewcastle
Coordinates33°05′44″S 151°22′06″E / 33.095530°S 151.368326°E / -33.095530; 151.368326
Area12,159 ha (46.95 sq mi)[1]
Governing bodyNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteOfficial website

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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