[1][2] The New Holland frog is a large species, reaching a maximum size of 100 mm.

Being a burrowing species, they spend extended periods underground to survive dry conditions.

After heavy rains fall during spring, summer, and early autumn, frogs become very active and males make a deep "waah" call from in or beside water.

Up to 1000 eggs per clump are laid in a nonfoamy masses in shallow water.

Tadpoles are large, reaching 95–100 mm and are rotund and golden brown.