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Congratulations to national park award winners

With the announcement of the winners for the 2011 NSW Tourism Awards, there is no better time to plan your next incredible experience in nature.

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Follow the convict trail

Step back in time and discover the World Heritage-listed convict history of the Old Great North Road.

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Your pass to great adventures

Want to save money and time when you visit national parks? Interested in supporting park conservation? Buy an annual pass.

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Holiday in a nature stay

Around the state, you can stay in lighthouse cottages, woolsheds, beachside cabins, outback homesteads and much more.

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Get behind the scenery

Come and discover something new about your parks! Join a Discovery ranger on one of our many guided walks, talks and tours.

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Welcome to NSW National Parks

New South Wales has 879 national parks and reserves. They protect landscapes from rainforests and rugged bush to marine wonderlands and outback deserts. You'll find campsites ranging from luxurious settings to quiet wilderness clearings, and walking tracks to suit every level of experience.

Blue Mountains

Region Highlights

Walk the Gardens of Stone National Park to see amazing, intricate rock formations.
The Three Sisters in Blue Mountains National Park is a world-recognised icon, and well worth the walk to view it up close.

Central Coast

Region Highlights

At 3.30pm each day, watch the pelicans being fed at The Entrance.
A network of walking tracks allows you to explore the varied and dramatic environment of Wyrrabalong National Park.

Eurobodalla and Sapphire Coast

Region Highlights

View the Big Hole and Marble Arch rock formations in the Deua National Park.
Walk the Bingi Dreaming Track in the Eurobodalla National Park, an inspiring coastal experience.

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Upper North Coast

Region Highlights

Yuraygir National Park protects the largest stretch of undeveloped coastline in NSW.
Go whitewater rafting in Nymboi-Binderay National Park.

Illawarra, Shoalhaven & Southern highlands

Region Highlights

Enjoy dramatic views and walks at Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park or immerse yourself in rainforest in Budderoo National Park.
Take a long, long beach walk in Seven Mile Beach National Park.

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Mid-North Coast

Region Highlights

Explore one of the state's largest coastal lake systems in Myall Lakes National Park.
Visit historic Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park, take a guided or self-guided tour.

New England Tablelands

Region Highlights

You can stay in New England National Park, with several comfortable accommodation options available.
Washpool National Park contains the world's largest stand of coachwood trees.

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Newcastle and Hunter

Region Highlights

Stay in Singleton, gateway to Yengo, Mt Royal and Wollemi national parks.
Follow the Farm Gate Trail to experience the best in local produce.

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North West

Region Highlights

Experience the challenging Breadknife and Grand Hightops walk in Warrumbungle National Park.
The gentler Wambelong Nature Track is a great introduction to the flora and fauna of the Warrumbungles.

Outback

Region Highlights

Cameron Corner in Sturt National Park is where NSW, Qld and SA meet.
Visit the White Cliffs opal fields – a town where many people, including visitors, live underground.

Richmond Tweed

Region Highlights

Walk the 200m Lyrebird Track, an easy, respectful way to enjoy Wollumbin Mt Warning.
Visit the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Tweed Heads Historic Site to learn about the story of Wollumbin.

Snowy Mountains

Region Highlights

Go on a horse-riding trek through Man From Snowy River country.
Enjoy the view from the Koscuiszko Express Chairlift from Thredbo village.

South West

Region Highlights

The new River Red Gums parks in the Riverina are part of the world's largest red gum protected area.
In Weddin Mountains National Park, visit Ben Hall's Cave, the notorious bushranger's rumoured hideout.

Sydney region

Region Highlights

Stretch yourself on the Manly Scenic Walkway, past beaches, Aboriginal sites, harbour shoreline and rainforest.
Learn more about early settlement and Aboriginal heritage at Kamay Botany Bay National Park.