Nurragingy Nature Reserve | |
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Type | Urban par and nature reserve |
Location | Doonside, New South Wales, Sydney |
Coordinates | 33°44′55″S 150°51′44″E / 33.748614°S 150.862342°E |
Area | 90 hectares (222 acres) |
Opened | 1981 |
Owned by | Western Sydney Parklands Trust |
Operated by | Blacktown City Council |
Status | Open all year |
Entrance | Knox Road, Doonside NSW 2767 |
Website | Blacktown Council |
The Nurragingy Nature Reserve is an Australian open urban park and nature reserve, it is a protected area owned by Western Sydney Parklands Trust and operated by Blacktown City Council that opened in 1981. The Nature Reserve is a site of state heritage significance because of its combination of historical, social and cultural values. The site was the first land grant ever given to Aboriginal people in Australia.
The landscaped park is complete with unique features including bridges, pavilions and waterfalls, a native wildlife park, Chinese garden, New Zealand Garden, BBQ and picnic area and large conference centre for business meetings, weddings and other varying functions, it is a popular tourist attraction located in Knox Rd, Doonside and Rooty Hill, New South Wales.[1][2][3]