Flora and Fauna
In the north of the park Stringybark, Yellow Box, Brown Box and Tenterfield Woollybutt are the most common trees. Along the river Red River Gum, River Oak, Tea-tree and Bottlebrush are typically found. Some areas of the park were cleared for grazing the production of fine wool.
At least 150 species of bird have been noted in the park.
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