Is Booderee National Park NSW or ACT?

Is Booderee National Park NSW or ACT?

Booderee National Park is at Jervis Bay, on the south coast of New South Wales between Nowra and Ulladulla. The park is about three hours’ drive from Sydney or Canberra.

Why is Booderee National Park protected?

Conservation programs aim to stop the spread of noxious weeds, feral animals and disease in native species. Booderee National Park works with local government and communities to try to prevent the spread of these introduced species.

What is the Aboriginal name for Jervis Bay?

The Jervis Bay Botanic Gardens will be known as the Booderee Botanic Gardens. ‘Booderee’ (pronounced budda-ree) is a local Aboriginal word meaning ‘bay of plenty’.

What animals live in Booderee National Park?

Booderee is home to over 200 species of birds and over thirty species of native mammals including ten species of bats, thirty-seven reptiles, seventeen amphibians and at least 180 species of fish.

Can I enter Booderee National Park?

Booderee National Park has re-opened to visitors. Camping at Booderee National Park has also re-commenced, with bookings now open. We welcome the return of visitors and campers as travel restrictions ease.

Are dogs allowed in Booderee National Park?

Are dogs allowed in Booderee National Park? No, they are not. Dogs and other pets can disturb the native wildlife and for this reason, you are not allowed to bring them to Booderee National Park.

Who manages Booderee National Park?

First established as a national park in 1992, today Booderee is jointly managed by its traditional owners and Parks Australia.

Is Jervis Bay open?

Jervis Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

What Aboriginal land is vincentia on?

In 1995, Jervis Bay National Park and Jervis Bay Botanic Gardens Annexe were granted to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council and subsequently leased back to the Director of National Parks, giving the Koori Aboriginal group ownership of the land.

Is Jervis Bay a Covid hotspot?

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for NSW, ACT and the Jervis Bay Territory, lifted the Hotspot for Shepparton, and declared a Hotspot for Ballarat.

How much is Booderee National Park?

Important COVID-19 update

For each:	2-day Day Pass
Vehicle (including motorcycle) – adult rate	$13.00 per pass
Second vehicle (including motorcycle) – adult rate (vehicle must be registered to the same address)	Not applicable
Vehicle (including motorcycle) – concession rate	$6.50 per pass