Introduction
National park in New South Wales, Australia Deua National ParkIUCN category Ib (wilderness area)Rainforest of Deua National ParkDeua National ParkLocationNew South WalesCoordinates35°58′27″S 149°43′15″E / 35.97417°S 149.72083°E / -35.97417; 149.72083Area1,220 km2 (470 sq mi)Established1979Governing bodyNational Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)WebsiteOfficial website Deua National Park is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia. It lies 320 kilometres (200 mi) south of Sydney and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Canberra. The nearest coastal towns are Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma. Deua is a remote wilderness area characterized by escarpments, gullies, waterfalls, limestone caves, pockets of pinkwoodrainforest, and notable eucalyptus scenery. It serves as an important refuge for various plant and animal species, many of which are listed as threatened. The park has traditional associations with Aboriginal people.