National Park Activities

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre 50-58 Wellington St, Baradine NSW 2396 Open 7 days; (FREE admission) 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm weekends. Closed Christmas Day.  Discover the hidden secrets of the Pilliga Forest and the stories of yesteryear with this fun and entertaining exhibition. This architecturally designed environmentally sustainable centre will captivate visitors of all ages. Featuring the latest in interactive displays and technology your 'walk in the forest' will reveal ... Read more fauna, flora and Aboriginal cultural heritage - the Pilliga like you've never seen before.  The Pilliga forest offers many unsealed scenic forest drives and bird routes to observe the wildlife including some of the 230 species of birds found in the area. Picnic, toilet and bush camping sites are available at both the Salt Caves and 'Sculptures in the Scrub'. The Sandstone Caves, Sculptures in the Scrub and Salt Caves all have short marked walks and off track walking is allowed in all National Parks ...

Arthur's Seat Equestrian Centre is a family run business that has been operating for over 30 years on the Mornington Peninsula. Our fully enclosed indoor arena is the perfect place to learn to ride & handle horses, we also have a large variety of horses & ponies to suit every riding level from first time total beginners to people who have ridden for years. We also run beautiful bush trail rides from our sister property on Purves Rd, Main Ridge that run every day of the week, again with every level ... Read more of riding catered for. Ring our fully qualified riding instructor Robyn to book in for a riding lesson or trail ride any day of the week & also evening for lesson as we are fully enclosed & under lights.

Let your imagination run wild on a pirate adventure, make your own exploding volcano, discover the research behind the little penguins at the Penguin Parade and dive into the wonders of the surrounding sea. Plus, stick around for kids’ movies on the Nobbies Centre big screen – free with a family 3 Parks Pass. All only 90 minutes from Melbourne! Parent supervision required.

The Blue Mountains Heritage Centre provides information on Blue Mountains National Park and surrounding areas, an interactive educational display, video screenings and a gallery. You can purchase:national parks walking track guides, maps, books on the Blue Mountains, Aboriginal history and flora and fauna, Australian-made souvenirs, clothing and gifts.

Adventure North Australia operate 4wd Adventure Tours to Cooktown. We are also proud to be part of the “The Bama Way”, Aboriginal Journey’s. The Bama Way is an innovative partnership which brings together three highly acclaimed Aboriginal-owned and operated tours in Tropical North Queensland. Adventure North Australia, offer a series of flexible tour options from Cairns and Port Douglas incorporating Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours, Walker Family Tours and Guurribi Tours. Hunt and gather ... Read more along the mangroves…Hear the messages in the rock paintings… Experience the magic of special cultural places… Come and see this beautiful corner of Tropical North Queensland with the people who have been its custodians for thousands of years.

NSW north coast between Yamba and Coffs Harbour, Yuraygir National Park boasts the state’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline.

Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is a Haven for Wildlife and People located only 10 minutes from Newcastle & 1½ hours from Sydney. It is an internationally recognised and Ramsar listed wetlands. It is a place of education, conservation, adventure and tourism. We are a community-owned, local not-for-profit charity. Visitors can enjoy activities including dip-netting, bird watching, walking and cycle trails, canoeing, children's playground, BBQ areas, café and much more. School holiday activities ... Read more - see website for details

Cumberland State Forest is a unique urban forest located 30km north west of Sydney. Boasting 40 hectares of beautiful bushland and a huge array of bird life, there are easy-to-medium grade scenic walking tracks as well as BBQs for family gatherings. There’s something to suit all ages and a variety of interests! Discover what forests in NSW have to offer – forests provide timber, employment, habitat, clean air, water and a place to be. Come along to one of our activities, grab a coffee or lunch ... Read more at Cafe Saligna, or browse the plants at the native nursery. An extensive school holiday and activities program is on offer along with a forest school education program and you can also participate in our volunteer program. The visitors centre is an attractive interpretive space encouraging people to interact with the forest and discover more about forest products and timber harvesting in NSW.

ENJOY A WONDERFUL CRUISE EXPERIENCE ON THE PRISTINE WATERS OF THE PORT HACKING WITH CRONULLA AND NATIONAL PARK FERRY CRUISES Multi–award winning Cronulla and National Park Ferry Cruises is a family owned business that has been operating scenic cruises and the Bundeena Ferry on the pristine waters of Port Hacking, just thirty minutes south of Sydney, for over twenty-five years. The Hacking is surrounded by the second oldest National Park in the world, which is famous for its abundant wildlife and ... Read more beautiful varied bushwalking experiences. Cronulla Ferries operate hourly services Cronulla - Bundeena aboard the MV Curranulla (oldest commuter ferry operating to a timetable in Australia). For a wonderful cultural experience, guests may prefer the option of a three-hour cruise aboard the Tom Thumb III. 3hr morning tea cruises depart at 10.30am and include morning tea, commentary, Aboriginal history We also operate scheduled dining cruises Oct-April aboard TSMV Gunnamatta - Champagne ...

Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling is Adelaide's premiere mountain biking company. We cater for beginners, who have never ridden off road before, right through to advanced athletes who race at national level; we know mountain biking! Our Mountain Bike Australia accredited coaches love nothing more than to see young people loving mountain biking for the first time! We are spoilt for choice when it comes to mountain biking in Adelaide and we want nothing more than to be able to take you into the ... Read more hills on your first mountain bike ride and help you have the time of your life in nature's playground. Come with us and find out why mountain biking is taking over South Australia...

Gumma Crossing Reserve, on the banks of beautiful Warrell Creek, is a nature based camp ground under the control of Nambucca Shire Council and the Gumma Reserve Committee. An un-spoilt part of Paradise - just this side of heaven! For many years Gumma has been a closely guarded secret spot and directions not easy to find. If coming from the north: turn left into River street in Macksville, immediately after crossing the traffic bridge. If coming from the south: turn right into Partridge Street at ... Read more Macksville Pool & Aquatic Centre, then left into Wilis Street and right into River Street. Signs to Boultons Crossing / Gumma Reserve will then show you the way. River Street changes name to Gumma Road, go up the rise, take the second turn at Boulton's Crossing to the left.

The Barron River Half Day Tour is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It’s fun, exciting and exhilarating, suitable for ages 12 and over. Enjoy up to two hours rafting, on up to grade 3 rapids. The beautiful Barron Gorge National Park is only 20 minutes from the centre of Cairns (40 minutes ex-Port Douglas). It’s known for its rugged rainforest mountains, steep ravines, the mighty Barron Falls and of course, Barron Gorge, which has been carved out over thousands of years by the ... Read more Barron River. This is where we do our half day white water rafting tour, on the ebb and flow of the Barron River, as it snakes its way down from the mountains and heads out to the Coral Sea. This is a scenic rafting / rainforest adventure which combines calm water floating with a series of white water rapids for adventure and action. Our rafts carry up to seven passengers plus your river guide. No experience necessary. Let our guides entertain you on this spectacular river, offering guaranteed ...

The Museum, formally established in 1955 with the intention of being an operating museum where visitors could experience what would subsequently become a past era of public transportation in Sydney, ultimately opened as such in March 1965 amongst the trees of The Royal National Park on the eastern side Princes Hwy. at Loftus, adjacent to the railway to the Park. Later relocated nearby to the present site adjacent to Loftus Railway Station (Waterfall Line) and opened in March 1988, in part as a Bicentennial ... Read more Project, the museum has a large display hall featuring a number of historic Sydney trams, including the prison tram, plus a selection of trams from interstate and overseas, along with a comprehensive photographic display. Trams operate on the museum line northwards (approx. 1 km.) towards Sutherland, terminating approx. 500 metres short of Sutherland Station and southwards (approx. 2 km.) into The Royal National Park on the former railway line and terminating at the former railway ...

Flying High Bird Sanctuary is the largest free flight aviary in Australia. Visitors can come and walk with the birds in the free flight aviary. Covering an area of 5,000 square metres and reaching a height of seven metres, the many varieties of Australian parrots and finches fly free in a natural habitat created especially for them. Within the aviary, there are nearly 3,000 birds which can be observed at the different feeding stations along the 400 metres of walking track. The majority of the birds ... Read more are flying free, however some species which are incompatible with the birds in the free flight aviary are housed in separate aviaries.

Enjoy a small-group bird-watching or wildlife tour with a zoologist or experienced naturalist with long experience of groups of all ages and fitness levels (for one day or longer). Learn what makes our part of the world so different as we visit rainforests, eucalyptus and other forests, wetlands and coasts seeking wild kangaroos, platypus, birds, reptiles, dolphins etc., also a walk-through koala enclosure, a wildlife park devoted to conservation breeding, a glow worm cave and waterfalls. We are ... Read more also developing an educational wildlife ecology centre and associated nature trails for all ages on our property in the Scenic Rim, and involved in a number of wildlife research and conservation projects, some of which guests can join in with in various ways.

Callicoma Hill offers a 3 bedroom self-contained eco-cabin, a 10 bed rustic bunkhouse and bush camping for groups in the forested mountains high above Singleton in Australia's famous Hunter Valley. It is about 3 hours travel north of Sydney (45 mins north of Singleton) and is located only 1km from Mt Royal National Park, part of the Barrington wilderness. It is 1 hour from the Hunter Valley vineyards area. It is an excellent place for observing native wildlife, walks or relaxing. Activities ... Read more nearby include mountain bike riding, bushwalking and visiting nearby Lake St Clair. The eco-cabin and guided walks are accredited by Ecotourism Australia.

Staffed by volunteers, the Kalkari Discovery Centre has a range of educational experiences for visitors. There are displays on Australian fauna, Aboriginal heritage and a three dimensional slide show. The wheelchair-accessible Discovery trail offers stunning views of Cockle Creek and a chance to see wallabies and the local birdlife. The volunteer staff can assist you in booking onto your next Discovery activity.

A short, spectacular drive from Sydney, Canberra or Wollongong will bring you to a hidden valley where you'll find the Wombeyan Caves. The Wollondilly and Junction caves offer excellent all round tours with a wide variety of features, and the Figtree Cave is regarded as the state's premier self-guided cave experience. Activities include cave tours, camping, hiking, canyoning, tennis and swimming. This is also an ideal place for bird watching and photography. Opening hours: 9:00-4:30pm, daily (closed ... Read more Christmas Day)