Werakata National Park

Werakata National Park
Werakata National Park
LocationNew South Wales
Nearest cityCessnock
Coordinates32°47′4.3″S 151°23′16.8″E / 32.784528°S 151.388000°E / -32.784528; 151.388000
Area33.37 km2 (12.88 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 1999 (1999-01)
Governing bodyNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteOfficial website

The Werakata National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Lower Hunter Region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 3,337-hectare (8,250-acre) national park is located to the north, east and south of the town of Cessnock (the park is separated into three distinct but closely located sections: near Abermain, near Kearsley and near Kitchener/Abernethy).

The national park lies within the Hunter Valley Important Bird Area.

South of the national park is the separate Werakata State Conservation Area.