The Abercrombie River National Park conserves the only remaining and the largest intact patch of low, open forest located in the south west central tablelands area. There are three chief waterways in the park where casuarinas stand alongside the deep waterholes. There are many activities in the park which include fishing for trout, camping on the Abercrombie River’s banks, canoeing, swimming etc. Silent Creak, Retreat River and Abercrombie River are significant habitats for eastern water rats and platypuses.

Flora of the Park

*There is a broad variety of communities of plants in the park. In the areas of high altitude in the eastern parts of the park one can come across peppermint i.e. E. dives and mountain gums i.e. Eucalyptus dalrympleana. This community of plants is rarely found elsewhere due to clearing of land for forestry and pine plantations.
*There are open forests of red stringybark i.e. E. macrorhyncha and inland scribbly gum i.e. E. rossi at lower altitudes in the park.
*Tea trees, bottlebrushes and Casuarina cunninghamia i.e. tall river oaks are present along the creeks and rivers.
*E. cinerea i.e. argyle apple also grows in the park.

Fauna of the Park

* In the eucalypt forests of the park, red necked wallabies, wallaroos, eastern grey kangaroos and swamp wallabies can be witnessed.
* Echidnas and wombats are present on the river flats and slopes.
* Sugar gliders, greater gliders, ring tailed possums and brush tailed possums are present up in the trees of the park.
* Down by the rivers of the park one can also see a platypus. One can also come across a gippsland water dragon during the summer months. The calls of species of frogs can also be heard.
* The creeks and rivers house Macquarie perch and trout cod. Silver perch, river blackfish and Murray Cray are also present but are rare.
* There are also more then 60 bird species available in the park.

Facilities in the Park

* Walking tracks are not available in the park but creek and river lines provide a way for exploring in new areas.
* One can also drive through the park. The sink, Retreat and Bummaroo Ford camping areas can only be accessed through a conventional car. Some of the areas like beach camping areas and Silent Creek can only be accessed through 4WD vehicles.
* Trout fishing, swimming and canoeing are also available in the park.

Tips for Fishing

Ø The foremost thing is that for fishing one needs a fishing license.
Ø No nets or traps can be utilized.
Ø Fishing for trout can only be done during the season of trout i.e. from October to June.
Ø In case one catches a Macquarie perch, trout cod or a silver perch, it must be returned in water safely.

Ways to Access

The park is near to Oberon (40 km) and Goulburn (60 km).

Ø The chief way to access the park is through Arkstone Road. By turning from the Oberon Goulburn Road onto the Arkstone Road one can access the park easily.
Ø The park can also be accessed through Brass Walls Fire Trail and Felled Timber Road. Turn onto the Felled Timber Road from the Oberon Goulburn Road which is located 23 km to the south of Black Spring. .