There are at least 226 native plants that have been recorded in the reserve. The low shrub density of the woodlands provide a perfect habitat for terrestrial orchids, the reserve being an orchid ‘hotspot’, with 48 species having been identified.
 

Wambool Nature Reserve is within Wiradjuri country, the name ‘Wambool’ is derived from the local Wiradjuri language and means ‘meandering’. The term is also used by the Wiradjuri people to refer to the Macquarie River. There is most likely evidence of Aboriginal occupation, especially given the reserve’s proximity to permanent water sources such as the Fish River as well as Eusdale Creek and Frying Pan Creek.¹

There are two management trails. The short trail follows the northern boundary for about one km. The two km trail bisects the reserve and allows bush walkers to observe a range of vegetation as they pass form ridge to creek-line environments.

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