Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Overview
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale, spoils you with World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, dramatic gorges and magnificent waterfalls. It’s perfect for walking, camping, bike or horse riding, and fishing.
Read more about Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area features rare dry rainforest, dramatic gorges and waterfalls, extensive wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers and an amazing array of wildlife. It's best explored as a scenic drive along the Waterfall Way.
Explore the Apsley Macleay Gorges, one of Australia’s largest gorge systems with incredible ridge top views and visit Wollomombi, the highest waterfall in NSW and a place sure to lift your spirit. Bushwalkers will love the multi-day Green Gully walk that takes in the park’s spectacular landscape and includes overnight accommodation in heritage-listed stockman’s huts. For those seeking heritage accommodation that is slightly more luxurious, East Kunderang Homestead is sure to impress.
Everything in the park is best seen up close – immerse your senses and yourself in this wild place while you camp, walk, paddle, picnic, cycle, horse ride, fish or swim.
Brush-tailed rock-wallaby cam
Peek into the world of the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby without leaving home. Watch the live stream any time from dawn to dusk—can you spot other native animals too?
Highlights in this park
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits -
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Armidale office
02 6738 9100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. - 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
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Email: npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Armidale office
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Walcha office
02 6777 4700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 188W North Street, Walcha NSW 2354
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Email: npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Walcha office
In this park:
Things to do (55)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (6)
- Fishing (1)
- Geotourism (1)
- Historic heritage (2)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (10)
- Sightseeing (47)
- Swimming (4)
- Walking (17)
- Waterfalls (39)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)