The Waterhole - Douglas Apsley National Park The Douglas Apsley National Park* declared in 1989 is the largest remaining tract of dry sclerophyll forest on the East Coast. While not as lush looking as the rainforests are -though there are some pockets of this within the park too, it does in fact support a greater range of species, including many mammals, more species of birds, reptiles, rare native fish, bats and amphibians, not to mention several types of endemic plants and invertebrates such as velvet worms. It also has some interesting natural features such as the gorge, dolerite cliffs, the waterhole and two waterfalls. Bad Luck - Looks like I won't be doing this one At first I am a bit disappointed that the surrounding countryside is so sparse and dry and that the waterfalls I have come to see are not accessible at present due to washouts and deterioration of the track. The three day Leeabara Track (named after the Aboriginal wo...
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