Ranger tips

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Two NPWS rangers looking at Aboriginal engravings in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo credit: Aristo Risi/DCCEEW

Learning from Aboriginal place names in NSW national parks

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Lizard in Kalyarr National Park, Hay, Lachlan River Visitor Area. Photo credit: Samantha Ellis / DCCEEW

What to do when you come across sick or injured wildlife

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Two people at Calm Corner, Murramarang South Coast Walk. Photo: Remy Brand / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Choosing hiking gear for a multi-day hike

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Two people walking the Murramarang South Coast Walk Photo credit: Remy Brand / DPE

How to prepare for an overnight or multi-day hike

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Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen. Photo: Rosie Nicolai/DPIE

How to avoid being swooped by a magpie

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Aerial of Warrumbungle visitor centre. Photo credit: Rob Mulally / DPE

Plan your perfect trip: six reasons to start at the NSW National Parks Visitor Centre

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Explore NSW parks with itineraries for road trips, multi-day hikes and more.

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Friends on a road trip to Mungo National Park. Photo credit: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Melissa Findley

Camp under the stars or relax in a cosy cabin – our picks for perfect park stays.

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2 campers making coffee outside their tent at Depot Beach campground, Murramarang National Park. Photo: Remy Brand/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Hit the trail and uncover the natural beauty of NSW on day walks and multi-day adventures.

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Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo credit: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Rob Mulally

From simple picnics to immersive guided tours, discover the best things to do in parks.

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A family in two canoes paddles down the Murray River, Murray Valley National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson

Aboriginal culture, plants and wildlife – explore the best of nature's classroom.

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A close up of a person pointing to a tiny mushroom growing on moss in Werrikimbe National Park. Credit: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Rob Mulally

Meet the conservation champions and nature lovers making a difference in our parks.

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Visitors and NPWS staff taking part in cultural activities in a national park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Essential advice for fun, safe and stress-free park adventures.

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NPWS field officer in light rain. Photo credit: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Branden Bodman

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View from Steele Point Cottage, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DCCEEW
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Kangaroo laying on Pebbly Beach, Murramarang National Park. Credit: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Melissa Findley
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Two people cycling over a briddge on the Thredbo Valley Track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Rob Mulally
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Two hikers crossing a bridge through the rainforest on Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
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Two people sitting at enjoying the view from Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk. Warrumbungles National Park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
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Kangaroos crossing a red dirt road in ouback NSW. Photo: Dinitee Haskard/DCCEEW © Dinitee Haskard
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People on a canoe down the Murray River. Photo Credit: Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson

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