Discover life during the gold rush at Hill End Historic Site and explore heritage buildings and mine relics. You can stay in heritage accommodation, or camp with your dog at dog-friendly campgrounds.
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until late September 2025. We're working to ensure safe access for visitors and repair flood damage to caves, walking tracks, the campground and accommodation.
Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is a scenic place to picnic near Orange. After a barbecue lunch, explore the reserve’s walking tracks and ancient caves.
Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area offers birdwatching, walking, scenic views, pretty picnic areas and a great campground. It's a top choice for a weekend getaway.
Conimbla National Park is a peaceful nature reserve that promises easy bushwalks, birdwatching and scenic views. It is located near Cowra, Grenfell and Gooloogong.
Goobang National Park, near Dubbo, between Peak Hill, Parkes and Molong, offers scenic views, bush walking, bush camping, picnic areas, mountain biking trails, and 4WD touring.
With its forest and riverside setting, the Goulburn River National Park, near Mudgee, offers lots of opportunity for swimming, fishing, hiking and camping.
Visit Mullion Range State Conservation Area, between Orange and Ophir, to enjoy swimming, fishing, scenic lookouts and picnicking in an area rich in gold mining history.
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve, in NSW Central Tablelands, is a great place for birdwatching, walking, barbecues and enjoying scenic views of its sandstone pagoda features.
Nestled in the farmlands of the central west are the dramatic peaks and ridges of Nangar, which offers scenic views, bushwalking, birdwatching, camping and picnicking.
