Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Park management activities

Understanding landscapes and geology

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park values the protection and conservation of biodiversity, land and native vegetation. World Heritage-listed areas within the park, such as Gondwana Rainforest, are highly treasured, protected and conserved.

Preserving biodiversity

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park embraces efforts to support the biodiversity of its flora and fauna. Field studies and periods of concentrated surveying are carried out in this park in order to maintain this, and to protect native animals and vegetation.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. NPWS carries out risk assesments for new and emerging weeds as well as wild dog control to protect biodiversity in this park.

Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park’s remarkable heritage assets are preserved through a variety of ongoing programs. NPWS carefully maintains and conserves its historic heritage sites and features, while ensuring visitor safety and enjoyment are also priorities.

Exploring World Heritage

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Its dry rainforests are rare and extremely important, and NPWS works to protect and preserve this park as a priority. Research and monitoring is conducted regularly to evaluate the status and distribution of rare and threatened species and to identify threats to World Heritage values.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

NPWS recognises that visitor facilities and experiences in NSW national parks must be both enjoyable and easily accessed. Oxley Wild Rivers National Park regularly reviews its processes and systems, incorporating visitor feedback and implementing new ideas and technologies as appropriate. To ensure optimal comfort and enjoyment, tourist accommodation and other park facilities are serviced and maintained to a high standard.

Managing fire

NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.