Aboriginal Koala Connections

Many Aboriginal cultures have a strong connection to koalas and their habitat.

Visit our new Aboriginal Culture pages to learn more about the many different aspects of the relationship between Aboriginal people and koalas.

Koalas are uniquely Australian. They are one of our most loved and iconic animals and people come from all over the world to see them.

In New South Wales, our koalas are special – but they are also under threat. Urban expansion, bush fires, car strikes, dog attacks and disease are all serious threats facing our koalas.

Koalas in New South Wales are also some of the most genetically diverse in the country. They may be critical to the future survival of the species.

While they can be hard to find, there may be around 20,000 to 30,000 wild koalas still living in New South Wales.

High up in the treetops. In coastal forests. In the Northern Rivers region. Along the tablelands and plains west of the Great Divide. Through the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands. Among the suburban fringes of Sydney. This is NSW Koala Country.

Koalas and NSW Koala Country need our help.

See the map and links below to learn more about koalas, NSW Koala Country and what you can do to help protect koalas.