Gibbergunyah Reserve, nestled in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, safeguards a pocket of Australia’s native bushland. This area is defined by its dry sclerophyll forest and striking formations of hard, igneous Bowral trachyte rock.

The name “Gibbergunyah” is likely of Indigenous origin.

Rock outcrops Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia.
Landscape photo showing view North towards the Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia. Good example of NSW sclerophyll forest vegetation characterised by hard, short, and thick leaves and hard, igneous rock extrusions known as Bowral trachyte surrounded by sedimentary Hawkesbury sandstone.
Image shows Termite mound Gibbergunyah bushland, Bowral, NSW, Australia.
Gibbergunyah bushland, New South Wales Southern Highlands
Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia. Good example of NSW sclerophyll forest vegetation characterised by hard, short, and thick leaves and hard, igneous rock extrusions known as Bowral trachyte surrounded by sedimentary Hawkesbury sandstone.
Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia. Good example of NSW sclerophyll forest vegetation characterised by hard, short, and thick leaves and hard, igneous rock extrusions known as Bowral trachyte surrounded by sedimentary Hawkesbury sandstone.
Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia. Image show dry, mature Banksia flower heads.
Tree canopy. Gibbergunyah bushland reserve, Bowral, NSW, Australia.

Towering Eucalyptus species dominate the canopy along with grand, mature Banksia. The understorey bursts with colour from wildflowers like the Rosy Hyacinth Orchid (Dipodium roseum) and a fascinating array of fungi. Among the tree inhabitants are Peppermint and Silvertop Ash, alongside Grey Gum and Stringybark.

Winding fire trails and walking tracks invite exploration across the reserve, where the air is fragrant with the natural perfumes of native flora. A freshwater creek meanders through the central gully, offering a vital water source for the local wildlife. At sunset the silhouetted eucalyptus canopy paints a distinctive and beautiful picture against the setting sun.

Ecologically, Gibbergunyah Reserve holds considerable importance within the region. Its rich and varied natural environment actively contributes to the overall ecological well-being of the Southern Highlands and offers substantial benefits to the communities that surround it.

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