National Park Activities

Araucaria Ecotours offers tours, occasional nature camps in the Scenic Rim and a visit to our Wildlife Ecology Centre and Nature Trails (Centre and Trails closed for renovation - stay tuned for updates). 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... Read more

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

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 Barron... Read more

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

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

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. Read more

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. Read more

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

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

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

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

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 fauna,... Read more

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

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 at... Read more

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 along... Read more

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. Read more

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,... Read more

Get your kids off the screen and outside for a hiking adventure! Freeland Hiking Co. runs tours designed to get kids outside, and immersed in the environment we're so passionate about, helping them to develop a relationship with nature that will hopefully lead to a lifetime of adventure. Our tours are all-inclusive, making it super easy to get on board. We'll provide the transport, the food, the equipment and of course, an award-winning guide to enhance your experience. Suitable for ages... Read more