Forestry Hut
If you’re heading north to Astills picnic area then you might stop for a moment to discover some historic heritage at Forestry Hut.
- Where
- Werakata National Park in North Coast
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Great North walk – Palm Grove Nature Reserve
Palm Grove Nature Reserve features a section of Great North walk, a well-known hiking track that runs from Newcastle to Sydney.
- Distance
- 2.8km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Palm Grove Nature Reserve in Sydney and surrounds
Great North walk - Watagans National Park
The section of Great North walk in Watagans National Park features great scenic lookouts and wonderful birdwatching. It is best suited to experienced bushwalkers.
- Distance
- 10km one-way
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Old Great North Road bike ride
Mountain bike or walk the Old Great North Road. It’s an important piece of Australia’s history and part of the Convict Sites of Australia World Heritage Area.
- Distance
- 43km one-way
- Time
- 1 day
- Where
- Koolewong Flora Reserve, Dharug National Park, Yengo National Park in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Greater Blue Mountains drive
Greater Blue Mountains Drive takes in the iconic scenery of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Explore Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and beyond.
- Distance
- 1,200
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park, Upper Nepean State Conservation Area, Comleroy Flora Reserve, Blue Mountains National Park, Parr State Conservation Area, Yengo National Park, Goulburn River National Park, Abercrombie River National Park, Wollemi National Park, Gardens of Stone National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW, South Coast, North Coast
Boarding House Dam picnic area
A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking opportunities.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Circuit walking track
Circuit walking track is a short walk near Newcastle. Plunging into rainforest, following the creek as it passes a dramatic moss-covered rock wall, this is a great place to visit.
- Distance
- 0.6km loop
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park, near Newcastle, is suitable for walking or cycling and crosses Ash Island, ending by the river where you can fish and birdwatch.
- Distance
- 2km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 45min - 2hrs 15min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Convict history of Wisemans Ferry
Join a NSW National Parks guide on this 6km guided tour. You'll learn about the incredibly tough conditions and hardship endured by the road gang convicts of the early 19th century.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Dharug National Park in Sydney and surrounds
- Operated by
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Fingal Island eco-walk and lighthouse tour
Discover the captivating history of Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island on this tour with Aquamarine Adventures. Take in the incredible views and immerse yourself in this magical landscape in Tomaree National Park, near Nelson Bay.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
- Operated by
- Aquamarine Adventures
