Munmorah State Conservation Area

Munmorah State Conservation Area
IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
Location	New South Wales
Nearest city	WyongNearest city: Wyong
Coordinates	33°10′55″S 151°36′04″E / 33.182°S 151.601°E / -33.182; 151.601Coordinates: 33°10′55″S 151°36′04″E / 33.182°S 151.601°E / -33.182; 151.601
Area	15.3 km²
Established	January 1, 1977 Established: January 1, 1977
Governing body	NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Munmorah State Conservation Area is located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The area's coastal setting and panoramic views, perched sand dunes, diverse vegetation communities, protected threatened species and migratory bird habitats and opportunities for nature based recreation and opportunities for educational and scientific study were cited as reasons for the reserve's creation.^[1]

Places of interest

• Birdie Beach (Includeas area for unclad bathing).
• Tea Tree Picnic Area - Gas BBQs
• Frazer Beach
• Palms Picnic Area
• The Palms Walking Track
• Wybung Trig Lookout
• Snapper Point

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History

The land now occupied by Munmorah State Conservation Area was first inhabited by the Darkinjung people and the Awabakal people, the Indigenous Australians. The Darkinjung occupied the southern section and the Awabakal occupied the northern section. It is believed Europeans first discovered the Tuggerah Lakes in 1796. It was found by Governor of Tasmania, Colonel David Collins, who had arrived on the First Fleet during the search for an escaped convict woman, Mary Morgan, who was said to be living with the Aborigines to the North of the Hawkesbury River.^[3]

See also

• Protected areas of New South Wales (Australia)

References

External links

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