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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred most national parks in northern NSW, including campgrounds and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Seaham Swamp Bird Hide

Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

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Nearby birdwatching and wildlife facilities

  • Stockton sandspit, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis

    Stockton sandspit

    Stockton sandspit, close to Newcastle, is a bird watching haven in Hunter Wetlands National Park where you'll find flocks of shorebirds gathering and feeding.

 

Nearby things to do

Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Picnic

Back Creek picnic area

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Rainforest WalkHunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis © OEH

Walk

Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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Riverside Park, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Picnic

Riverside Park

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The Welcome walk, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis

Walk

The Welcome walk

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Children play on the swings at Village Green picnic area and playground, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Credit: Stuart Cohen, Bottle Brush Media © DCCEEW

Picnic

Village Green picnic area and playground

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An Aboriginal ranger leading a tour. Photo: Adam Hollingsworth ©DPIE

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Blue Gum Hills Aboriginal cultural tour

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2 horse riders on Columbey horse riding trails surrounded by trees in Columbey National Park. Photo: Liam Banyer © DPIE

Ride

Columbey horse riding trails

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View of 4 paddlers in kayaks crossing a calm lake and bushland along the shores. Photo credit: Glenn MacFadyen © School of Yak

Paddle

Guided kayak adventures at Smiths Island

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A group of people riding camels along the beach on a guided tour with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides. Photo credit: © Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

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Port Stephens guided camel rides

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Two people fishing at the waters edge on a beach. Photo credit: Tony Neill © Port Stephens Beach Fishing Safaris

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Port Stephens half-day beach fishing safari

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3 people wearing helmets ride blue quad bikes along coastal dunes. Photo © Quad Bike King

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Quad Bike King tours in Worimi sand dunes

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Quad bikers riding on Worimi sand dunes. Photo: Sand Dune Adventures

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Sand Dune Adventures quad bike tour

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A group of people riding horses along the shoreline on a Sahara Trails tour. Credit: Imogyn Allardice © Sahara Trails

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Worimi beach horse riding tours

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A tour group standing in front of a 4WD with their sandboards. Credit: Andrew Hay © Sand Dune Safaris

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Worimi guided sandboarding and sand surfing adventures

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A group enjoys sand boarding on the dunes alongside a red Port Stephens 4WD Tours vehicle. Photo credit: Ray Alley © Port Stephens 4WD Tours

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Worimi sand boarding adventure in coastal dunes

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Aerial view of 5 people standing at the top of a massive sand dune, holding their sand boards in the air. Photo © 4WD Tours R Us

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Worimi sand boarding with 4WD Tours R Us

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Double Wharf picnic area, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Picnic

Double Wharf picnic area

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Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

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Heritage walking track

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Minmi cemetery stroll, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

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Minmi Cemetery walk

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Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis © OEH

Walk

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

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Seaham Swamp walk, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Walk

Seaham Swamp walk

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Man riding the flying fox at TreeTops Newcastle. Photo: Michelle Baker

Climb

TreeTops Newcastle

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Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Volunteer

Blue Gum Hills bush regeneration

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Stockton sandspit, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis

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Junior ranger: Shorebirds and mangroves

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • Little Mountain Campground, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

    Little Mountain campground

    Little Mountain campground is a quiet riverside camping area in Karuah National Park. Enjoy 4WD touring, mountain biking, fishing, paddling and birdwatching from your campsite near Karuah.

  • Tattersalls campground, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

    Tattersalls campground

    Tattersalls campground is a delightful riverside camping spot in Karuah National Park. It offers opportunities for bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, paddling, boating and enjoying a barbecue near Karuah.

Nearby parks

Lace goanna, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE

Park

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

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Stockton Sandpit, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Park

Hunter Wetlands National Park

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A man fishing on the beach in Worimi National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Park

Worimi National Park

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Little Mountain Campground, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Park

Karuah National Park

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Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Park

Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

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Park

Columbey National Park

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Columbey State Conservation Area

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Gir-um-bit National Park

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Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area

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Karuah Nature Reserve

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Karuah State Conservation Area

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Park

Medowie Nature Reserve

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Park

Medowie State Conservation Area

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Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve

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Park

Pambalong Nature Reserve

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Park

Sugarloaf State Conservation Area

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Tilligerry National Park

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Tilligerry State Conservation Area

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Wallaroo National Park

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Werakata State Conservation Area

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Worimi Regional Park

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Worimi State Conservation Area

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Google Street View Trekker

Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.

Google Trekker at Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.
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