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Deriah Aboriginal Area

Point of Interest

Contact

Carinya Road, Victoria.

npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deriah-aboriginal-area

Description

Deriah is a special place for the Gamilaraay people. Located near Narrabri, it offers opportunities to picnic, enjoy scenic views and learn about the areas Aboriginal heritage. The wheelchair-accessible Deriah Aboriginal Information Bay, near Narrabri, offers insight into local Gamilaraay culture and history. With a series of interpretive signs offering a cultural and historic overview, learn the traditional uses of local native plants as well as local language. Or just sit back and listen to the wind blowing through the ancient dry rainforest as it has for eons. Adapting to the arid climate, this unique rainforest once covered vast tracts of Australia when the megafauna roamed the landscape. Round off your visit with a drive to Biruu gaba lookout walking track for superb mountain scenery and enjoy a barbecue picnic lunch at Wagun picnic area. 4WD vehicle is required for access. There is limited/no mobile reception in this park. Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted.