Beowa National Park
Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park, is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 578 km (359 mi) south of Sydney. It was established in 1971 and officially renamed in 2022 owing to its previous namesake's connection with blackbirding. Beowa means "orca", an animal of significance to the traditional owners, the Thaua people.
| Beowa National Park New South Wales | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Ben Boyd's tower | |
Beowa National Park | |
| Coordinates | 37°10′43″S 149°58′56″E |
| Established | 1971 |
| Area | 104.86 km2 (40.5 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Beowa National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The park forms part of the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area.
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