The primary purpose for dedication of the park was to preserve the old growth blackbutt forest growing on North Brother Mountain and the outstanding scenic values of the park. In addition, the park is reserved to protect cultural values, habitat for rare and threatened species and opportunities for appropriate recreation, tourism and education.
The park is a declared Aboriginal Place because it is of mythological significance to Aboriginal people. Dreaming stories associated with the area explain the creation of North Brother Mountain and two nearby mountains, collectively referred to as the 'Three Brothers'.
Photo: Dooragan National Park / John Spencer/OEH