Nature and parks
Must do
Key places to go
And you'll find there are plenty of ways to explore these beautiful environments. Take a nature tour to learn about native animal habitats, go abseiling or kayaking, cycling, hiking or bushwalking. Try your hand at surfing, fishing, boating or scuba diving. Camp overnight in a hidden valley, or even a Sydney Harbour island, or watch a sparkling waterfall at sunset or sit back and enjoy the sight of mesmeric natural formations.
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Abercrombie Caves, near Bathurst
Underground Abercrombie Caves and cavern, Trunkey Creek, Central NSW
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Aerial view of Kirribilli and Sydney Harbour
Aerial view of Kirribilli and Sydney Harbour. Image Hamilton Lund
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Minnamurra Rainforest, Wollongong
Bridge in Minnamurra Rainforest, Wollongong. Image Nick Rains
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Border Ranges National park
Border Loop Lookout, Border Ranges National park. Image Hamilton Lund
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canyons and escarpments, Blue Mountains
Aerial view of canyons and escarpments east of Newnes, Blue Mountains. Image Hamilton Lund
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Snorkelling, Lord Howe Island
Children snorkelling in rockpools, Lord Howe Island. Image Grahame McConnell
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Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay
Fleet of Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay boats, South Coast. Image Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay
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Fairy seals, Montague Island
Fairy seals, Montague Island, Eurobodalla, South Coast. Image Arthur Mostead; National Parks and Wildlife Services
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Fort Denison with Sydney skyline
Fort Denison with Sydney skyline at sunset. Image Hamilton Lund
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Near Protestors Falls, Nightcap NP
woman on bridge near Protestors Falls, Nightcap National Park (near Nimbin - Mullumbimby), Northern Rivers. Image Hamilton Lund
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Mt Tomah
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Kangaroos at Murramarang Resort
Family feeding the kangaroos on Mill beach at Murramarang Resort in South Durras. Image James Pipino
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Kayak, Two Mile Lake, Myall Lakes NP
Kayaking on Two Mile Lake, Myall Lakes National Park, Great Lakes area, Mid-North Coast. Image Don Fuchs
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Kayaking, Booderee National Park
Kayaking at Murrays Beach at Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, South Coast. Image James Pipino
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Rough waters of the Kiama coastline
Rough waters of the Kiama coastline. Image Alpesh Parshotam
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Alpine Way, Snowy Mountains
Refreshing mountain stream along the touring route, Alpine Way, Snowy Mountains. Image Don Fuchs
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Sawn Rocks, Mount Kaputar National Park
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One Track for All Walk, Ulladulla
One Track for All Walk, Ulladulla
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Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran
Siding Spring Observatory in the Warrumbungle National Park
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Snorkelling, Lord Howe Island
Snorkelling on Lord Howe Island. Image Gary Bell
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View from Mount Gower on Lord Howe Island
View from Mount Gower on Lord Howe Island. Image Ian Hutton
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Whale breaching at Byron Bay
Whale at Byron Bay, Cape Byron Bay Lighthouse in far distance.
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Khancoban Pondage Tumbarumba Area, Snowy Mountains, Khancoban
Khancoban pondage is three kilometres in length, a part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and is used extensively for recreation. There is a cemented boa...
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Beyond Byron Tour
Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, North Coast
Join Vision Walks on a unique tour that allows you to explore the towns and villages beyond Byron Bay. Explore the historical and charming Bangalow wi...
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Sublime Point Lookout
Wollongong & Surrounds, South Coast, Bulli
Sublime Point Lookout offers 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches that span the coastline to Wollongong. Sublime Point tra...
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Scuba Diving
Shoalhaven, South Coast
Personal tours for a maximum two people are conducted in a safe and relaxed shore based environment under the guidance of a qualified PADI Scuba Instr...
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Boambee Beach
Coffs Harbour Area, North Coast, Sawtell
Boambee Beach extends from Corambirra Point (near the Deep Sea Fishing Club) to Boambee Creek (north of Sawtell). The beach is not patrolled though po...
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One Hour Ride
Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains
This tour takes place overlooking Jindabyne and offers breathtaking views of the valley and surrounding mountains....
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Montague Island Evening Tour
Narooma, South Coast
The number one attraction of the South Coast is undoubtedly an evening tour to Montague Island Nature Reserve. Relax aboard one of Narooma Charters tw...
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Snorkeling
Narooma, South Coast
Snorkelling with the seals at Montague Island. Every snorkeler who experiences the joy of swimming with these cute playful wide-eyed creatures emerges...
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Fly Fishing
Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains
Try your hand at fly-fishing - they're famous for it in the Snowy Mountains. Their three dams are stocked with local rainbow trout so there'...
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Missingham Bridge to North Wall
Ballina Area, North Coast, Ballina
The Missingham Bridge is a nine span road bridge with shared footpath across the 150 metre tidal estuary of North Creek in Ballina. Start your walk at...
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