Boorganna Nature Reserve
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Boorganna Nature Reserve New South Wales |
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
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Southern angle headed dragon in the reserve
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 Boorganna Nature Reserve
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| Nearest town or city | Comboyne |
| Coordinates | 31°38.015′S 152°23.74′E / 31.633583°S 152.39567°ECoordinates: 31°38.015′S 152°23.74′E / 31.633583°S 152.39567°E |
| Established | 12 March 1904 |
| Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Boorganna Nature Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
The Boorganna Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located northwest of Taree on the Comboyne Plateau in New South Wales, Australia. The 396-hectare (980-acre) reserve, managed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, was gazetted in 1904 and is the second oldest nature reserve in the state. The reserve features various forest types, including stands of sub tropical rainforest of which the large rosewood, yellow carabeen and small leaf fig are particularly noteworthy. The reserve is a remnant of the former extensive rainforest on the Comboyne Plateau. The plateau was cleared between 1900 and 1925. Australian red cedar was logged in the area in the nineteenth century. Originally proposed to be part of the world heritage rainforest group. The exploration, knowledge, uses and history of this area by Indigenous Australians is not well known in the present day.
A picnic area next to the forest provides chairs and tables for visitors. Walking trails, a lookout to Rawson Falls and an information board is also provided. Picnics provide a pleasant view of the nearby area. A variety of small birds appear from the edge of the forest. The reserve is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Taree, with access via Wingham. Form the southwest, the reserve is situated 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Wauchope; and is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the town of Comboyne. The reserve lies to the south of the Oxley Highway, enabling access via Port Macquarie and Tamworth.
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