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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.

Arch Cottage

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Arch Cottage has everything for a relaxing weekend. It’s great budget accommodation, where you can bushwalk and see Abercrombie Caves.

Price
Mid-range. Free park entry.
Bedrooms
3
Sleeps
6

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  • Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
  • Check in 2pm. Check out by 10am.

Guided tour

Exterior of Arch Cottage in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Photo: Stephen Babka © DPIE
Exterior of Arch Cottage in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Photo: Stephen Babka © DPIE

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

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Adventure awaits. Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
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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

Photo: Daniel Tran / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Hand points to Aboriginal artwork in Wollemi National Park. Photo: Daniel Tran / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

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Neflix vs Nature? Pretty obvious the #winner here. Photo: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
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Netflix vs. nature

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

Get active and make some friends: Volunteer in #NSWParks

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