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Not a bad office. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two NPWS rangers surrounded by valley views at a lookout in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

So you want to work for National Parks? Find out what it takes to become a NSW park ranger

A green sea turtle cruising through the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW
Green sea turtle under the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Jeffery the turtle: The rescue, rehab and release of a shelled superstar

Adventure awaits. Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two people at the base of a waterfall in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Which NSW national park matches your personality?

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Get active and make some friends: Volunteer in #NSWParks

Tomaree National Park. Photo: © Tim Clark
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Discover places to stay

Take a break at some of the best campgrounds, cabins and luxurious homesteads in NSW national parks.

Big Yango House

Big Yango House is a perfect base to explore the rich Aboriginal and natural heritage of Yengo National Park, as well as mountain biking, horse riding and birdwatching.

Price
Mid-range. Free park entry.
Bedrooms
3
Sleeps
8

Family friendly

Undercover verandah at Big Yango House. Credit: Allan Chawner © DCCEEW
Undercover verandah at Big Yango House. Credit: Allan Chawner <HTML>© DCCEEW

Montague Island Assistant (Heading test)

Enjoy a weekend getaway in the historic Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and experience a unique adventure on Barunguba Montague Island.

Price
High-end. Free park entry.
Bedrooms
3
Sleeps
6

Access friendly

View of Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at sunrise. Photo: Daniel Tran/OEH
View of Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at sunrise. Photo: Daniel Tran/OEH

Unique North Coast getaways

Book a stay in our coastal cabins, cottages, lighthouses for a memorable holiday.

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Adventure rides

A man an woman walk on grass beside the verandah of Mildenhall Cottage, in Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE
A man an woman walk on grass beside the verandah of Mildenhall Cottage, in Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE

North Coast camping

Check out the best camping spots on the NSW North Coast.

Half-day walk

Dunns swamp, or Ganguddy as it is known to local Wiradjuri Aboriginal people, is a beautiful, peaceful waterway on the Cudgegong river.
Dunns Swamp - Ganguddy campground, Wollemi National Park. Photo: Barry Collier/OEH

Country campgrounds

Reconnect with nature on a camping escape to a national park in Country NSW.

Pack-free

The exterior of Hosies in Hill End Historic Site. Photo: Silversalt Photography © DPIE
The exterior of Hosies in Hill End Historic Site. Photo: Silversalt Photography © DPIE

Latest stories

Not a bad office. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two NPWS rangers surrounded by valley views at a lookout in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

So you want to work for National Parks? Find out what it takes to become a NSW park ranger

A green sea turtle cruising through the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW
Green sea turtle under the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Jeffery the turtle: The rescue, rehab and release of a shelled superstar

Adventure awaits. Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two people at the base of a waterfall in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Which NSW national park matches your personality?

Sample story for images

All the feels. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopez © Pexels
Group of people embracing in a NSW national park. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopez © Pexels

Get active and make some friends: Volunteer in #NSWParks

Tomaree National Park. Photo: © Tim Clark
A close-up photo of two people splashing in the ocean. Photo: © Tim Clark

Nature’s prescription: How national parks boost your mental health

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