Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area were created in 1999 to protect nearly 4000 ha of forest that provides a home to rare wildlife. The park includes the crest of the Great Dividing Range which marks a change in the geology of the area from east to west. It supports many different forest communities as well the heaths and swamps of rocky outcrops.

The old growth forests have huge trees with hollows that are homes for yellow-bellied and greater gliders as well as powerful owls. Spotted-tailed quolls use hollow logs on the ground while a small isolated population of common wombats live in the area.

Facilities: there is a car park situated in the centre of the reserve in a magnificent ribbon gum and messmate forest. You'll find an information shelter there and a large open area that was a former log dump which is suitable for self reliant camping. There are no facilities available. Two long return walks leave from the car park.