Maddens Falls
Enjoy scenic waterfall views at Maddens Falls lookout near Helensburgh, a great reward after a long bushwalk and the perfect place for birdwatching and photography.
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Carrington Falls picnic area
Be wowed by Carrington Falls from one of three lookouts with great views. You’ll find picnic and barbecue facilities close by along with some short walking tracks.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Budderoo National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
Minnamurra Rainforest self-guided audio tours
Immerse yourself in the sounds, plants, birdlife and history of Minnamurra Rainforest with this series of self-guided audio tours. Download and enjoy as you stroll along Lyrebird loop walk.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Budderoo National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
Beach Road picnic area
Beach Road picnic area has everything you need for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy swimming or surfing, take a walk whilst birdwatching in the forest near Gerroa.
Bomaderry Creek picnic area
Enjoy a bush picnic by the barbecue at Bomaderry Creek – it’s peaceful, surrounded by wildflowers and a short drive from Nowra on the Princes Highway.
- Where
- Bomaderry Creek Regional Park in South Coast
Byarong Park picnic area
Easily accessible and featuring all the facilities needed to enjoy a barbecue, the popular Byarong Park picnic area also offers walking track access and birdwatching.
Cascades picnic area
Take a break from your road trip or relax after Cascades walk at this sunny picnic area amid the cool rainforest, near Wollongong on the south coast of NSW.
Cooks Nose walking track
Stroll through the park's rich heathlands on Cooks Nose walking track and you’ll be rewarded with striking scenic views from the escarpment overlooking Kangaroo Valley.
- Distance
- 8km return
- Time
- 2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve in South Coast
Greater Blue Mountains drive – Wollondilly trail
Wollondilly trail, part of the Greater Blue Mountains drive, takes in scenic views of Mittagong Nattai, Thirlmere Lakes and Bargo State Recreation Area, Camden and Picton.
- Distance
- 70km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min
- Where
- Bargo State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Illawarra lookout walking track
This short walk offers an easy way for all ages to experience the spectacular views, colourful wildflowers and amazing birdlife on a day trip to Barren Grounds Nature Reserve.
- Distance
- 2km return
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve in South Coast