There are currently more than 870 registered national parks and reserves in NSW, covering more than 7 million hectares of the state. That’s just over 9% of the total area of NSW.

A NSW National Parks Pass costs between A$22 and A$190 per year, depending on which parks/areas are included. Find more information at nswparkspass.info

Royal National Park borders the southern edge of Sydney and is just 33km from the CBD.

The main feature of all national parks in NSW is their natural beauty. NSW’s national parks showcase all kinds of different wilderness environments, from the snowy Kosciuszko National Park through to the stunning rock formations in the Warrumbungle National Park, rainforest in Tooloom National Park and the red desert of the Sturt National Park.

NSW has a number of stunning national parks, such as:

• New England National Park in the Armidale area
• Wollemi National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and close to Rylstone
• Bangadilly National Park in the Southern Highlands
• Sturt National Park in the northwest corner of the state

Discover our full list of national parks in NSW.

Most national parks in NSW are open. However, some parks are closed completely and there are some areas within certain parks that are closed. Make sure you check the status of the park before you visit. All camping in national parks now requires a booking.

The word glamping is short for glamorous camping, and it’s exactly what it sounds like – a more glamorous, luxurious camping experience. Glamping is a more comfortable, attractive experience due to its number of bonus amenities that traditional camping does not offer, such as larger tents, electricity, running water and even luxe extras like freestanding bathtubs.

There are a variety of glamping sites available all over NSW, including:

• Paperbark Camp on the South Coast
• Sierra Escape near Mudgee
• Nashdale Lane Glamping (part of the Nashdale winery for added comfort) near Orange
• Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park on the Far North Coast near Byron Bay

Browse our list of top NSW glamping spots.

While most amenities will normally be provided, it is suggested that you bring standard outdoor gear to most glamping sites, including:

• Hat
• Hiking boots
• Rain coat
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Standard toiletries and clothing you’d include on any trip

Most glamping sites will be connected to electricity or have their own generators – if electricity is a requirement for you, be sure to check with the operator of the site you are considering booking.

Most glamping sites with fixed tents/cabins will have attached private toilets and bathrooms for each structure, however, some may have shared facilities. You can expect there to at least be a toilet and shower block for the site.