--- {"type":"list","title":"New South Wales National Parks","listId":70884,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks","visibleItemTotal":12,"creator":{"id":"jemima","name":"Jemima Skelley","url":"https://listium.com/@jemima"},"stats":{"views":278,"likes":3,"followers":1},"category":"travel","publishedAt":"2022-06-24T04:29:46.481Z","updatedAt":"2022-06-24T04:29:46.481Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Name","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Location","type":"Text"},{"id":2,"name":"Access","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":9,"name":"Public transport access","type":"Symbols","format":"thumbs"},{"id":3,"name":"Attractions","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":7,"name":"Video","type":"URL"},{"id":4,"name":"Rating","type":"Symbols","format":"star_rating"},{"id":5,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":6,"name":"Comments","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":8,"name":"Camping allowed","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"}]} --- # New South Wales National Parks By [Jemima Skelley (@jemima)](https://listium.com/@jemima) 278 views · 3 likes · 1 follower Published 24 June 2022 · Updated 24 June 2022 Category: travel My name is Jemima Skelley and I am a traveler and content creator from Australia. In this list, I share my favorite national parks in New South Wales, to help you decide your next adventure with your family. I share a lot more through my \[YouTube channel\](https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyWithJemima) and \[Instagram\](https://listium.com/@jemimaskelley). ## Items ### 1. [Sydney Harbour National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/0/sydney-harbour-national-park) Item ID: `0` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"57JQ+XV, Manly Nova Gales do Sul 2095, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.8175625,"lng":151.2896875},"viewport":{"south":-33.8188828302915,"west":151.2882859197085,"north":-33.8161848697085,"east":151.2909838802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Sydney Harbour National Park","place\_id":"ChIJN1wuJu-WEmsR6ge3s\_kLC4o","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=9947057369067751402","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/sydney-harbour-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Sydney Harbour National Park, Manly Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: Easy with public transportation: ferry, bus or train. - Public transport access: +2 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Beach > \* Zoo > \* Picnic - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=39&end=186](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=39&end=186) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gv4efqidlh3x6ussxixw.jpg) - Comments: It's a big park and it has dense bushland, so it doesn't feel you're in the city, even though you can see the city when you're walking. It's very beautiful. - Camping allowed: No ### 2. [Garigal National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/1/garigal-national-park) Item ID: `1` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"75FQ+9V, St Ives NSW 2075, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.7265625,"lng":151.1896875},"viewport":{"south":-33.7279114802915,"west":151.1883385197085,"north":-33.7252135197085,"east":151.1910364802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Garigal National Park","place\_id":"ChIJxWixWEuoEmsR\_GyeUpfj2sI","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=14040785027346623740","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/garigal-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Garigal National Park, St Ives Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: Easy with public transportation and you can also drive there. - Public transport access: +1 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Natural bridge > \* Views - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=187&end=322](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=187&end=322) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/u2vpo0byaktti8zawwty.jpg) - Comments: It's little, not very known and wild. But there's very beautiful lookouts. It's really nice and peaceful. - Camping allowed: No ### 3. [Kamay Botany Bay National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/2/kamay-botany-bay-national-park) Item ID: `2` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Cape Solander Dr, Kurnell NSW 2231, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.00943679999999,"lng":151.2275353},"viewport":{"south":-34.012826,"west":151.2098644,"north":-34.0047204,"east":151.2334256}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Kamay Botany Bay National Park","place\_id":"ChIJyQr\_z2W2EmsRkEjy-Wh9AQ8","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1081283275369105552","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kamay-botany-bay-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: La Perouse side is easy to access, but the Kurnell side is not, you must drive for a while. - Public transport access: 0 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Beach > \* WWII bunkers - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=323&end=448](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=323&end=448) - Rating: ★★★★☆ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aifrtaekonhgdatprbmx.jpg) - Comments: It's a pretty chill park. There's a bunch of different walks you can do through this park. - Camping allowed: No ### 4. [Malabar Headland National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/3/malabar-headland-national-park) Item ID: `3` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Anzac Parade, Malabar NSW 2036, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.954449,"lng":151.2591261},"viewport":{"south":-33.95579798029149,"west":151.2577771197085,"north":-33.9531000197085,"east":151.2604750802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Malabar Headland National Park","place\_id":"ChIJH\_UP7cOzEmsRLX1fqewUFQ8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1086797891766287661","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/malabar-headland-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Malabar Headland National Park, Anzac Parade, Malabar Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: You can access it walking from the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, or a bus to Malabar or Maroubra. There's ample parking at both beaches. - Public transport access: +1 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Beach - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=449&end=525](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=449&end=525) - Rating: ★★★★☆ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oxjvcbbgv1wswvbriwjy.jpg) - Comments: It's a small park. The walk around the cliffs is so beautiful! - Camping allowed: No ### 5. [Lane Cove National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/4/lane-cove-national-park) Item ID: `4` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"64M9+5J, Macquarie Park Nova Gales do Sul 2113, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.76706249999999,"lng":151.1190625},"viewport":{"south":-33.76841148029149,"west":151.1177135197085,"north":-33.76571351970849,"east":151.1204114802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Lane Cove National Park","place\_id":"ChIJhSIdPxamEmsREJ\_y-Wh9AQ8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1081283275369127696","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/lane-cove-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Lane Cove National Park, Macquarie Park Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: You can access it driving or by train. - Public transport access: +1 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Picnic > \* Camping > \* River > \* Boat - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=526&end=619](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=526&end=619) - Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cexnbrlkyst8xeevecwk.jpg) - Comments: It's a really cool park, big and in a residential area, so it's a very family friendly park. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 6. [Ku-ring-gai National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/5/ku-ring-gai-national-park) Item ID: `5` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"W Head Rd, Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW 2080, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.6228635,"lng":151.2451618},"viewport":{"south":-33.72219364999999,"west":151.0590142,"north":-33.58975345,"east":151.307211}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park","place\_id":"ChIJT6u\_11tRDWsR8Jzy-Wh9AQ8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1081283275369127152","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kuringgai-chase-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, West Head Road, Ku-ring-gai Chase New South Wales, Austrália"} - Access: Not so easy access, an hour drive from the city. And has a cost of $12 to drive your car into this park. You can catch the train to Berowra, or Mount Kuringai station. - Public transport access: 0 - Attractions: > \* Walk > \* Beach > \* Lighthouse > \* Hike > \* Waterfall > \* Picnic - Video: [https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=620&end=780](https://youtu.be/etVK5MqCO-s&start=620&end=780) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cilordukbnldibpum1gf.jpg) - Comments: It's a really big park, there are a lot of walks to do here. There's a beautiful lookout and it's remote, really nice. A perfect day trip from the city. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 7. [Tomaree National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/6/tomaree-national-park) Item ID: `6` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Moorland Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-32.750104,"lng":152.145936},"viewport":{"south":-32.7514483302915,"west":152.1446095197085,"north":-32.7487503697085,"east":152.1473074802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Tomaree National Park","place\_id":"ChIJGW4GwKODc2sRYIidhUx58Mw","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=14767436547714025568","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/tomaree-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Tomaree National Park, Nelson Bay Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: 3 hours drive north of Sydney. - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* Hike > \* Beaches > \* Camping - Video: [https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=67&end=129](https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=67&end=129) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gnjmfdogs28yukitigzg.png) - Comments: There's a little mountain there. The Tomaree head summit walk is great and has a beautiful view when you get on the top. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 8. [Crowdy Bay National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/7/crowdy-bay-national-park) Item ID: `7` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Beach Trail, Crowdy Bay NSW 2443, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-31.7707937,"lng":152.7476242},"viewport":{"south":-31.7721426802915,"west":152.7462752197085,"north":-31.7694447197085,"east":152.7489731802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Crowdy Bay National Park","place\_id":"ChIJceW5KvvddWsRgAf\_c7UJBg8","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1082563435369006976","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/crowdy-bay-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Crowdy Bay National Park, Crowdy Bay New South Wales, Austrália"} - Access: An hour north of foster driving. - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* Hike > \* Beach > \* Camp > \* Kangaroos > \* Picnic - Video: [https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=247&end=318](https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=247&end=318) - Rating: ★★★★☆ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/volf6vcie9xzywglmhf9.png) - Comments: It's beautiful and in the middle of nowhere. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 9. [Dorrigo National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/8/dorrigo-national-park) Item ID: `8` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Lyrebird Link, Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-30.3636107,"lng":152.7290644},"viewport":{"south":-30.36505043029149,"west":152.7274148197085,"north":-30.36235246970849,"east":152.7301127802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Dorrigo National Park","place\_id":"ChIJCfRwT66gnmsR0Pn-c7UJBg8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1082563435369003472","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/dorrigo-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Dorrigo National Park, Lyrebird Link, Dorrigo Mountain Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: 1 hour from Coffs Harbour driving. - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* Waterfall > \* Walk > \* Skywalk > \* Rainforest - Video: [https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=900&end=979](https://youtu.be/mKN0A8ggzqg&start=900&end=979) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bkymb8feqzvjxujkvoci.jpg) - Comments: Great lookout. The rainforest is beautiful and so peaceful, so nice to get in touch with nature. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 10. [Brisbane Water National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/9/brisbane-water-national-park) Item ID: `9` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Hawkesbury Track, Kariong NSW 2250, Austrália","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.4621613,"lng":151.2560505},"viewport":{"south":-33.4640821802915,"west":151.25198775,"north":-33.4613842197085,"east":151.25740475}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Brisbane Water National Park","place\_id":"ChIJByaqlzdKDWsRgMTx-Wh9AQ8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1081283275369071744","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/brisbane-water-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Brisbane Water National Park, Hawkesbury Track, Kariong Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália"} - Access: 1 hour and a half from Sydney driving. - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* Waterfall > \* Hike > \* Picnic > \* Rock engravings > \* Hieroglyphs - Video: [https://youtu.be/YNJFeFWxqPI&start=38&end=439](https://youtu.be/YNJFeFWxqPI&start=38&end=439) - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jnwece24j7qc1xrlracj.jpg) - Comments: Somersby falls are very beautiful. Good lookout. The trails aren't so easy. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 11. [Bouddi National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/10/bouddi-national-park) Item ID: `10` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Maitland Bay Track, Bouddi NSW 2251, Australia","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.5198393,"lng":151.3884666},"viewport":{"south":-33.52464275,"west":151.38419175,"north":-33.51439295,"east":151.38989155}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Bouddi National Park","place\_id":"ChIJtdK8VXi0cmsRUE\_x-Wh9AQ8","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1081283275369041744","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bouddi-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Bouddi National Park, Maitland Bay Track, Bouddi NSW, Australia"} - Access: An hour and a half drive from Sydney. - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* Hike > \* Camping > \* Beaches - Video: - - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xalzwngaztnamstx1blc.jpg) - Comments: A beautiful coastal park with plenty of walkng tracks, stunning beaches, and camping spots. - Camping allowed: Yes ### 12. [Jervis Bay National Park](https://listium.com/@jemima/70884/new-south-wales-national-parks/11/jervis-bay-national-park) Item ID: `11` - Location: {"formatted\_address":"Irrayadda Creek Track, Wollumboola NSW 2540, Australia","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.9628673,"lng":150.7267907},"viewport":{"south":-34.9642298302915,"west":150.7254286197085,"north":-34.9615318697085,"east":150.7281265802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Jervis Bay National Park","place\_id":"ChIJ00WuhXKDFGsR--21KisyQio","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=3045051459037425147","utc\_offset":600,"website":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/jervis-bay-national-park?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page","searchTerm":"Jervis Bay National Park, Irrayadda Creek Track, Wollumboola New South Wales, Australia"} - Access: 3 hours drive south of Sydney - Public transport access: -1 - Attractions: > \* The best beach in Australia > \* Hiking > \* Whale-watching > \* Kangaroos - Video: - - Rating: ★★★★★ - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oiordkz4jckn0evdrkxw.jpg) - Comments: My favourite park in Australia. Stunning white beaches, tons of wildlife, great walks, and it's near a town if you want to stay in luxury/eat in restaurants while you explore the area. - Camping allowed: Yes