Enjoy the natural beauty of New England National Park. It's home to World Heritage gondwana rainforest, and boasts magnificent views, fantastic walking and various accommodation options.
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.
Park entry fees apply for day visitors only at Riverside, Youdales and Halls Peak.
Camp, walk, birdwatch and enjoy scenic views with great picnic spots at Cathedral Rock National Park, just east of Armidale and west of Dorrigo on the New England Tablelands.
Guy Fawkes River National Park is a wilderness paradise popular for bushwalking and birdwatching. You can also enjoy fishing, swimming and canoeing along the Boyd River.
World Heritage-listed Cunnawarra National Park, 70km from both Armidale and Dorrigo, is a great place for 4WD touring, hiking, camping and birdwatching.
Avondale State Conservation Area was created in January 2003. It covers an area of 317ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Georges Creek Nature Reserve was created in July 1967. It covers an area of 1190ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve was created in November 1970. It covers an area of 1534ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area was created in January 2003. It covers an area of 3237.53ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Serpentine Aboriginal Area was created in October 1979. It covers an area of 723ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.