Blue Hole picnic area
Blue Holes picnic area is a popular spot with the locals, offering swimming and walking in a scenic bush setting in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Armidale.
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Gara Gorge lookout
Gara Gorge lookout is accessed via an easy hike along Threlfall walking track, providing birdwatching, picnicking, and scenic views over the spectacular gorge country near Armidale.
New England Wilderness walk
This challenging walk takes experienced bushwalkers on a journey through diverse wilderness, from the edge of New England Tableland to the headwaters of Bellinger River.
- Distance
- 33km one-way
- Time
- 2 - 3 days
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Baalijin Nature Reserve, New England National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Salisbury Waters walking track
This challenging walk rewards with lookouts offering scenic views of the gorge country with opportunities for swimming and wildlife spotting, near Dangars Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers.
- Distance
- 16km return
- Time
- 6 - 8hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Threlfall picnic area
Threlfall picnic area on Gara River in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park offers a great day trip with scenic views, walking, and swimming, just off of Waterfall Way, near Armidale.
Boundary Hole picnic area
Boundary Hole picnic area is a scenic spot in Warrabah National Park, near Gum Hole campground. Enjoy lunch, birdwatching, fishing and canoeing on the Namoi River, near Manilla, north of Tamworth.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Warrabah National Park in Country NSW
The Needles walking track
The Needles walking track offers jaw-dropping views of granite rock formations in Gibraltar Range National Park, near Glen Innes. Part of the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk, it’s a great shorter walk option.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Gibraltar Range National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Boundary Falls lookout
Boundary Falls lookout is in Gibraltar Range National Park, near Boundary Falls campground and picnic area. It’s a great spot to relax or enjoy a cool dip.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Gibraltar Range National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Coachwood Pool lookout
Coachwood Pool lookout is in Washpool National Park along Coombadjha nature stroll. It’s a peaceful forest place to relax and do some birdwatching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Washpool National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Little Dandahra Creek walking track
Little Dandahra Creek walking track, in Gibraltar Range National Park, offers scenic views along the trail as well as birdwatching and swimming opportunities.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 13km return
- Time
- 3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Gibraltar Range National Park in North Coast, Country NSW