Werakata National Park

Werakata National Park is a national park in the east of the Australian state of New South Wales, 115 km north of Sydney, in the Hunter River region The park is divided into three parts, which are to the northeast, east and southeast of the city of Cessnock. 
South of the park is the separate "Werakata State Conservation Area". 
History.
Werakata National Park was opened on 26. February 1999 from a 1130 acres of "Cessnock State Forest" (State Forest No. 874) formed. On the 1st January 2003 came another 478 acres from the state forest, as well as the "Aberdare State Forest" (State Forest No. 981) with 531 hectares.
The "Werakata State Conservation Area" with 2257 hectare area was created in 2007.
The Hunter River area was inhabited by the Aboriginal countries of "Awabakal", "Worimi", "Wonnarua", "Geawegal", "Birripai" and "Darkinjung", but little is known about their use of the land near what is now the national park after European settlement in the 19th century. In the 19th century, forestry was practiced and sawmills were built in and near today's park. Most of the wood was used to expand the mines in the area. In 1942, the Cessnock State Forest was established as a sanctuary, followed by the Aberdare State Forest in 1963. The logging continued until it was rededicated in the national park. 
Flora and fauna.
Before the establishment of the national park, it was found that the predominant eucalyptus species "Spotted Gum" ("Corymbia maculata") was still underrepresented in the system of protected areas.
Various endangered animal species can also be found in the park.