Deua National Park

Deua National Park
Rainforest of Deua National Park
Deua National Park
LocationNew South Wales
Coordinates35°58′27″S 149°43′15″E / 35.97417°S 149.72083°E / -35.97417; 149.72083
Area1,220 km2 (470 sq mi)
Established1979
Governing bodyNational Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
WebsiteOfficial website

Deua National Park is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia. It lies 320 kilometres (200 mi) south of Sydney and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Canberra. The nearest coastal towns are Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma.

Deua is a remote wilderness area characterized by escarpments, gullies, waterfalls, limestone caves, pockets of pinkwoodrainforest, and notable eucalyptus scenery. It serves as an important refuge for various plant and animal species, many of which are listed as threatened.

The park has traditional associations with Aboriginal people.

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