Tomalpin Woodlands

Tomalpin represents the largest block of natural woodland remaining on the floor of the Hunter Valley. Tomalpin Hill (or Mt Tumblebee) is at the centre of the forests. The area is a mix of Werakata National Park, State Forest, Crown Land, Aboriginal and Privately-owned land.

Although some areas have suffered from the effects of mining, bushfires etc, overall the forests are in very good condition and can be described mainly as Dry Open Forest with varying associations of plant and habitat types. The birdlife is abundant with 13 threatened species recorded for the area.

Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland and Hunter Lowland Redgum are two forest types listed as Endangered Communities.

The Friends of Tumblebee offer a free map to guide you to the best places to see some of our more unusual or threatened birds. The Black-chinned Honeyeater and Brown Tree-creeper are special resident birds. Their presence indicates the high quality habitat of the woodlands.

The Swift Parrot Recovery Team have named Tomalpin as the most significant Spotted gum forest for Swift parrots on mainland Australia.

Regent Honeyeaters are here when Tomalpin's larger trees are in flower - Forest Redgum, Spotted gum and the Ironbarks.

Please contact Irene for a free detailed map and accommodation options.