Enjoy the natural beauty of New England National Park. It's home to World Heritage gondwana rainforest, and boasts magnificent views, fantastic walking and various accommodation options.
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale, spoils you with World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, dramatic gorges and magnificent waterfalls. It’s perfect for walking, camping, bike or horse riding, and fishing.
Park entry fees apply for day visitors only at Riverside, Youdales and Halls Peak.
Camp, walk, birdwatch and enjoy scenic views with great picnic spots at Cathedral Rock National Park, just east of Armidale and west of Dorrigo on the New England Tablelands.
Guy Fawkes River National Park is a wilderness paradise popular for bushwalking and birdwatching. You can also enjoy fishing, swimming and canoeing along the Boyd River.
World Heritage-listed Cunnawarra National Park, 70km from both Armidale and Dorrigo, is a great place for 4WD touring, hiking, camping and birdwatching.
Mount Hyland Nature Reserve is a perfect pit stop on a 4WD driving tour, around Dorrigo and the New England tablelands. Check out the superb views and walking tracks through World Heritage gondwana rainforest.
Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve was created in January 1999. It covers an area of 778ha. For detailed park and fire management documents, visit the OEH website.
Gumbaynggirr National Park was created in August 2007. It covers an area of 5527ha. For detailed park and fire management documents, visit the OEH website.
Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve was created in November 1970. It covers an area of 1534ha. For detailed park and fire management documents, visit the OEH website.
Kilprotay Flora Reserve was created in January 2021. It covers an area of 1490ha. For detailed park and fire management documents, visit the OEH website.