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Love the beautiful Blue Mountains? Hit up Wollemi for your next nature fix

So another weekend has arrived in all its glory and opportunity for a quick escape. What could be better than a visit to the iconic Blue Mountains, with its epic views, walks and cute towns? Very few things, apparently, or so you’d think until you hit the crowds - standstill traffic, cafe queues and people in every angle of your selfie.

Didn’t you leave the city to escape all this? Well, wave at the Blue Mountains as you drive past and head north for a real adventure in Wollemi National Park, AKA true, undisturbed, heaven on earth. It’s one of the most stunning national parks in NSW!

 

 

Person walking through Wollemi National Park. Photo: Instagram @graciemdunn
Photo Information Glow Worm Tunnel walking track Wollemi National Park Instagram @graciemdunn, 2017

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Hike, picnic, explore – nature’s possibilities are endless.

  • Friends on a road trip to Mungo National Park. Photo credit: Melissa Findley/OEH

    Road Trips

    Must do itineraries for day trips and multi-day adventures

  • Two people sitting outside a tent preparing a drink on a portable stove in a nsw national park campground. Photo credit: Remy Brand / DPE

    Camping & Cottages

    Sleep under the stars or unwind in a rustic cabin or historic cottage

  • Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo credit: Rob Mulally/DPIE

    Hiking & Bushwalks

    From leisurely strolls to blood pumping hikes, there’s a nature trail just for you.

  • A family in two canoes paddles down the Murray River, Murray Valley National Park. Photo credit: Boen Ferguson/DPIE

    Activities

    Canoeing, kayaking, canyoning or a spot of picnicking, anyone?

  • Person pointing at a small mushroom on a tree, Werrikimbe National Park. Photo credit: Rob Mulally/DPIE

    Nature & Wellness

    Nature makes us feel great. Learn about plants and animals and how you can help us protect them

  • NPWS field officer in light rain. Photo credit: Branden Bodman/OEH

    Ranger Tips

    Essential know-how to get the best out of your visit

Rainforest. Beach. Mountains. Desert. Pick the epic setting for your next escape.

Stories from conservation champions and nature lovers.

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