Great Koala National Park to go ahead following Labor's NSW election win — here's what you need to know

The new state government plans to establish a huge koala sanctuary. (Supplied: WWF Australia/Doug Gimesy)

A Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposed more than a decade ago on the NSW mid-north coast is now likely to become a reality.

The NSW Labor Party committed $80 million to establish the park between Coffs Harbour and Kempsey during the state election campaign.