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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Avenel National Park - yet to be gazetted.  This is located near Broken Hill.
  • Belowla Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2524 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-223
  • Bemboka National Park VKFF-0025 - now known as the South East Forests National Park VKFF-0458.  Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forests NP.
  • Ben Boyd National Park VKFF-0026 - now known as Beowa National Park.  Beowa means 'orca' or 'killer whale' in Thaua aboriginal language.
  • Ben Halls Gap National Park VKFF-0027 - was established on 1st October 2002.  Now known as Ben Halls Gap Nature Park (as of 2016).
  • Booderee National Park VKFF-0043 - is located in the Jervis Bay Territory, a territory of the Commonwealth of Australia, surrendered by the State of NSW to the Commonwealth in 1915.  This park is managed by the Australian Government, and not NSW National Parks & Wildlife.
  • Brindingabba National Park VKFF-3811 - gazetted on 9th December 2022.  This was part of the Brindingabba-Bindra property.
  • Broulee Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2546 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-223
  • Bulagaranda (Mount Yarrowyck) Aboriginal Area VKFF-2672 - formerly known as the Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve
  • Bushy Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2560 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Conjola National Park VKFF-0108 - was reserved in 1994, along with the then nearby Cudmirrah National Park. Both were formed from Crown land, except for part of Cudmirrah National Park which had been dedicated as Cudmirrah Nature Reserve in 1959. On 1 January 2001 the two national parks were joined together as a result of reservation of Conjola State Forest as part of the Southern Forest Agreement, taking the total size to approximately 11060 hectares. Cudmirrah National Park was then merged with Conjola through the process of a name change in 2003
  • Coolangubra National Park, VKFF-0112 - now known as the South East Forest National Park.  Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forest NP.
  • Corrie Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2578 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Cudmirrah National Park, VKFF-0122  - See above.  This NP was merged in 2003 with Conjola NP, VKFF-0108.
  • Five Islands Nature Reserve VKFF-2598 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Genoa National Park, VKFF-0194 - this is now known as the South East Forest NP.  Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forest NP.
  • Guula Ngurra National Park VKFF -3028 - means 'koala country'.  This park was gazetted on 8th July 2020.
  • Kamay Botany National Park VKFF-0048 - formerly known as just Botany Bay National Park.  Name changed in 2002.
  • Konnaburra National Park VKFF-3193 - was previously Koonaburra Station.  It was gazetted on the 8th day of December 2021.
  • Lachlan Valley National Park, VKFF-0255 -  Formerly known as the Kalyarr National Park.  Merged in July, 2010.  Then in 2016, part of the Lachlan Valley NP was renamed as Kalyarr NP.
  • Lion Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2647 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Long Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2650 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Lord Howe Island VKFF-0295 - this is an unincorporated area of NSW & is self governed.
  • Mallee Cliffs National Park VKFF-0302 - Access to this park is restricted.  
  • Mootwingee National Park VKFF-330 - now called Mutawintji NP, VKFF-374.  Name changed in 1998.
  • Mount Warning NP, VKFF-364 - now known as Wollumnin NP, VKFF-545.  Name changed in 2009.
  • Murrumbidgee Valley National Park VKFF-0554 - incorporates the former Yanga National Park and numerous other State Forests.  as of 1st July 2010, the following State Forests became known as Murrumbidgee Valley National Park:  Cuba State Forest south east of Darlington Point, the Gillenbah State Forest south of Narrandera,Benerembah State Forest west of Darlington Point, Billenbah State Forest, Cararbury State Forest west of Darlington Point, Dunoon Lagoon State Forest west of Darlington Point, Euroley State Forest north west of Narrandera, Jurambula State Forest north east of Narrandera, Kieta State Forest, Murrumbidgee State Forest, Pembelgong State Forest east of Hay, Uri State Forest west of Darlington Point, and Yarradda State Forest west of Darlington Point, M1A State Forest between Leeton and Narrandera.  And as of  January 2011, the former Berry Jerry State Forest off the Sturt Hwy, south of Currwarna also became Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (Berry Jerry precinct), along with part of the former Banandra State Forest east of Darlington Point, and part of the Boona State Forest south of Darlington Point.  Murrumbidgee Valley NP also contains the former Yanga NP.  
  • Murrumbidgee Valley State Conservation Area VKFF-1362.  This park has been deleted.  It is now known as the Yanga State Conservation Area VKFF-1773.  It was gazetted as Yanga SCA on 6th May 2016.
  • Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve VKFF-1976 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-194
  • Nalbaugh NP, VKFF-376 - In November 1994 Nalbaugh NP ceased after it became Genoa NP.  Nalbaugh NP & Nungatta NP’s merged to form Genoa NP, which has since become South East Forest NP. 
  • Nameless Sylvan Conservation Reserve VKFF-3036  - this is a Bush Heritage site.  NO access is allowed.
  • New South Wales Jervis Bay Bay VKFF-0386 - this is believed to be Jervis Bay, VKFF-249 (duplicate).  
  • North Rock Nature Reserve VKFF-2690 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-194
  • North Solitary Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2691 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-194
  • Nungatta NP, VKFF-0398 - In November 1994 Nungatta NP ceased after it became Genoa NP.  Nalbaugh NP & Nungatta NP’s merged to form Genoa NP, which has since become South East Forest NP. 
  • One Tree Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2695 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Prospect Nature Reserve VKFF-1986 - is closed to the public as it's part of a Special Water catchment area.
  • Saltwater Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-2712 - NO access allowed unless in possession of a PERMIT.
  • Shark Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2718 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Snapper Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2721 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • South Solitary Island Historic Site VKFF-3263 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-194
  • Spectacle Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2725 - this qualifies for the Islands On The Air (IOTA) program as OC-212
  • Tantawangelo NP, VKFF-476 - now called South East Forest NP.  South East Forest NP was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of Genoa NP, Tantawangalo NP, Bemboka NP, Yowaka NP, & Coolangubra NP.
  • Wallaga Lake National Park VKFF-0510 - now known as Gulaga National Park VKFF-221.  Name changed in 2001.
  • Wollumbin National Park VKFF-0545 - formerly known as Mount Warning National Park.
  • Yowaka NP, VKFF-0560 - now known as the South East Forest National Park.  Name changed in 1997.   South East Forest NP was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of Genoa NP, Tantawangalo National Park, Bemboka National Park, Yowaka National Park, & Coolangubra National Park.
  • HOME
  • GET STARTED
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    • Donations
    • Former VKFF Team members
    • Silent Keys >
      • VK2JNG Gerard
      • VK3BBB Brian
      • VK3LT Vicki
      • VK5LY Larry
      • VK6MB Mike
  • FIND A VKFF PARK
    • How to find a park
    • ACT (VK1)
    • New South Wales (VK2)
    • Victoria (VK3) >
      • Additional information
    • Queensland (VK4)
    • South Australia (VK5)
    • Western Australia (VK6) >
      • Additional information
      • Types of VK6 parks
    • Tasmania (VK7) >
      • Types of VK7 parks
    • Northern Territory (VK8)
    • Other Australian areas (VK9 & VK0)
  • LOGS & SPOTS
    • Upload an Activator log
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    • Activator Awards >
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  • RESOURCES
    • Activator safety
    • Activation videos >
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    • Consideration to others
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    • Facebook, YouTube & Groups.io
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    • Promotional material
    • What does 44 mean
    • VKFF Activation Weekend
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    • VKFF National Get Together
    • VKFF presentation videos
    • VKFF Team Championship
    • Wildlife & environment
  • CURRENT VKFF EVENTS
    • 2026 VKFF National Get Together >
      • VI4VKFF and VI4WWFF
    • 2026 VKFF Ladies Award
  • UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT DAYS
  • PREVIOUS VKFF EVENTS
    • 2026 >
      • 2026 International Day of Forests
      • 2026 VK Summit - Albury NSW
      • 2026 World Amateur Radio Day
      • 2026 World Wetlands Day
      • 2026 World Wildlife Day
    • 2025 >
      • 2025 National Bird Week
      • 2025 National Threatened Species Day
      • 2025 National Tree Day
      • 2025 National Wattle Day
      • 2025 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2025 VKFF National Get Together >
        • VK3PF Peter
        • VK3YV Tony
        • VK3ZPF Peter
        • VK5FR Chris
        • VK5LA Andy
        • VK5MAZ Marija
        • VK5PAS Paul
        • VK6XN Hans
      • 2025 VKFF Team Championship
      • 2025 World Cleanup Day
      • 2025 World Ranger Day
    • 2024 >
      • 2024 National Bird Week
      • 2024 National Threatened Species Day
      • 2024 National Tree Day
      • 2024 National Wattle Day
      • 2024 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2024 VKFF National Get Together
      • 2024 VKFF Team Championship
      • 2024 World Ranger Day
    • 2023 >
      • 2023 International Day of Forests
      • 2023 - National Bird Week
      • 2023 National Tree Day
      • VKFF 10 year anniversary >
        • VI10VKFF activations
        • Awards received
        • QSL cards received
        • eQSL cards received
      • 2023 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2023 VKFF National Get Together
      • 2023 VKFF Team Championship
      • 2023 WORLD RANGER DAY
      • 2023 WORLD WETLANDS DAY
      • 2023 WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
    • 2022 >
      • 2022 - National Bird Week
      • 2022 National Tree Day
      • 2022 National Wattle Day
      • 2022 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2022 VKFF Team Championship
      • WWFF 10th year anniversary
    • 2021 >
      • 2021 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2021 VKFF Ladies Award
      • 2021 VKFF Team Championship
      • 2021 World Amateur Radio Day
    • 2020 >
      • 2020 Greater Blue Mountains Area
      • 2020 National Bird Week
      • 2020 National Tree Day
      • 2020 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2020 VKFF Team Championship
    • 2019 >
      • 2019 Barrington Tops National Park
      • 2019 Gondwana Parks Award
      • 2019 National Bird Week
      • 2019 National Wattle Day
      • 2019 National Parks & Wildlife Service VK5
      • 2019 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2019 VKFF Team Championship
      • 2019 World Ranger Day
    • 2018 >
      • 2018 Annual Photogaphic Compeition
      • 2018 National Bird Week
      • 2018 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2018 VKFF Team Championship
    • 2017 >
      • 2017 Annual Photographic Competition
      • 2017 NSW NPWS 50 year celebrations
      • 2017 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2017 VKFF Team Championship
    • 2016 >
      • 2016 Annual Photographic Competition
      • 2016 VKFF Activation Weekend
      • 2016 VKFF Team Championship
    • 2015 >
      • 2015 VKFF Activation Weekend
  • QUESTIONS