New South Wales is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in Australia, and possibly the world.
With almost 1000 National Parks featuring lush rain forests, UNESCO
World Heritage-listed reserves, untouched marine parks, outback landscapes and mountain ranges, NSW contains a universe of natural beauty and wonder to
experience.
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| The Blue Mountains National Park |
High up on the list of the best NSW's best National Parks is The Blue Mountains National Park. This popular park spans over 247,000 hectares and contains an array of valleys, sandstone rock formations, rain forests and waterfalls. This National Park is ten times older than the Grand Canyon and over one hundred species of eucalyptus, hundreds of bird
species, dozens of reptile and amphibian species, as well as countless rare and
ancient plants live within. The area has a rich colonial and Aboriginal past, and the park
is part of the traditional country of Aboriginal people including
Daruk, Gundungurra, Wiradjuri and Dharwal.
Walk or bike one of the many tracks and trails (which total about 140km in length), appreciate the beauty whilst horse riding, explore the abounding cave systems or camp in the wilderness.
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| Royal National Park |
The Royal National Park was the second National Park in the world (After Yellowstone). It is located just south of Sydney and is also a popular tourist destination. The Royal National Park was originally named simply 'National Park' but was renamed in 1955 after Elizabeth II passed by in a train during her 1954 tour.
You can have a picnic and barbecue, go fishing, go swimming at a beach, explore the bush by bush walking, bird watch and whale watch at the Royal National Park.
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| Kosciusko National Park |
Kosciusko National Park is well known for it's winter activities, such as skiing and snowboarding. Even so, this NP is still beautiful in the summer, when the snow has melted away. Kosciusko National Park is popular with mountain bikers, hikers, and campers.
If you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, climbing or camping, then you'll love Kosciusko National Park.
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