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Abercrombie River National Park
Abercrombie River National Park contains the largest remaining
patch of low, open forest in the south-western central
tablelands area. There are three main streams, including the
Abercrombie River where you can fish for trout or camp on the
riverbank.
Car-based camping is available at Bummaroo Ford, Silent Creek,
The Sink and The Beach. The park offers many spots to swim, fish
or canoe.
It is 120 km west of Sydney and 40 km south of Oberon, along
Goulburn Road.
Blue Mountains National Park
The Blue Mountains National Park, 60 kilometers west of Sydney,
conserves some of the most spectacular scenery of this region,
including vast wilderness areas and an endless diversity of
habitats and microclimates. It is famous for the Three Sisters
lookout where views can be seen of sandstone ridges, forested
valleys and waterfalls.
It is accessible by road and rail. Bushwalking, camping,
wilderness adventure and sightseeing are the main activities in
the park.
Bundjalung national park Bundjalung national park, located
between the coastal villages of Evans Head and Iluka, offers
something for everybody - kilometers of unspoiled beaches, land
and one of the most perfect coastal river systems in New south
Wales.
Modern camping and caravan facilities, including hot showers and
a kiosk, are available at Woody Head.
Mount Jerusalem National Park
This park is rich in conservation values. It contains areas of
unique coral lichen and a number of nationally listed rare and
endangered plants, as well as a rich diversity of tree dwelling
animal and bird species.
Toonnubar National Park
Toonumbar National Park comprises two World Heritage listed
rainforests; the Murray Scrub and the Dome Mountain Forest,
which are part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of
Australia. Located 35 km west of Kyogle, this park is mostly
undeveloped. However, facilities are provided for camping and
picnicking. Car touring and bushwalking give access to pristine
rainforest comprising booyong, figs, flame trees, hoop pine,
rosewood and over 400 species of flowering plants.
 Killalea
Killalea is 250 hectares of pristine coastal reserve sited on 8
km of coastline with one of the best surf beaches on the south
coast of New South Wales. This natural setting features small
areas of rainforest among open rangeland and wetlands. Day
visits are very popular, people coming for the scenery, the
surfing, for barbecues and picnics. Buhwalkers and campers take
to the trails for multi-day visits.
It is located 90 km south of Sydney, between the coastal towns
of Kiama and Shellharbour.
Wyangala Waters
Known as 'the jewel in the crown of the central west', Wyangala
Waters is a fine place to enjoy the silence of the countryside
in scenic surroundings at any time of year. Wyangala Waters is
easily reached in a morning's drive west from Sydney, or a short
drive from Canberra. It's a great spot for a picnic or barbecue
day out from Canberra, Cowra, Bathurst or Goulburn. Visitors can
relax on the water in the houseboats.
The park is located 330 km west of Sydney via the village of
Woodstock. It's just 40 km from the regional centre of Cowra.
There are many walking trails through the bush. Vantage points
offer great views. For barbecues and picnics, there are
coin-operated barbecues throughout the park. Lake Wyangala is
well regarded as an excellent inland fishing spot. Catch silver
and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, bass, Murray cod and
of course, the renowned brown and rainbow trout. Through the
spring and summer seasons, Wyangala Waters is great for
jet-skiing, pleasure boating, sailing, windsailing, swimming and
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