Deriah Aboriginal Area
Overview
Ideal for school groups and families, Deriah Aboriginal Area, near Narrabri, offers opportunities to picnic, enjoy scenic views and learn about the area’s Aboriginal heritage.
Read more about Deriah Aboriginal Area
Deriah Aboriginal Area offers a unique insight into the traditions and culture of the Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or Gomeroi Nation. The area is nestled on the western slopes of Nandewar Ranges between Narrabri and Mount Kaputar National Park, is jointly managed by NPWS and the local Aboriginal community. This fascinating region offers breathtaking scenic views, as well as great picnicking, walking and birdwatching opportunities to locals and visitors alike .
It’s a great place to spend a day and relish the spectacular scenic views across the sweeping Liverpool Plains to the south-west and Mount Kaputar to the north-east. There’s opportunity to learn about the natural history of this ancient landscape from an Aboriginal perspective. The rare ooline dry rainforest is a fascinating reminder of a time when megafauna roamed the planet.
An innovative educational program provides teachers and students with school excursion options and a rare opportunity to learn about the language, history and culture of Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or Gomeroi People.
Highlights in this park
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Biruu gaba lookout walking track
Ideal for birdwatching, Biruu gaba lookout walking track, in Deriah Aboriginal Area, offers spectacular scenic views to Mount Kaputar National Park an...
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Winangabaa – Information Bay
Ideal for school and educational groups, wheelchair-accessible Winangabaa (win-ung-ar-bar) – Information Bay, near Narrabri, offers insight into local...
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Wirrila picnic area
A highlight of Deriah Aboriginal Area, near Narrabri, is wheelchair-accessible Wirrila picnic area. Ideal for families, the kids will love Culture Scu...
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Conservation program:
Deriah Aboriginal Area joint management program
Deriah Aboriginal Area is jointly managed by the Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi, Gamilaraay or Gomeroi People and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to protect this culturally significant area.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Deriah Aboriginal Area is always open but may have to close at times due to severe weather or extreme fire danger.
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Narrabri office
02 6792 7300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
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Email: npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Narrabri office