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Australia - NSW National Parks

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

Mobong Creek Cascade
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Mobong Creek Cascade – a small waterfall and secluded waterhole

A picturesque waterfall in a rainforest setting along the Mobong Walking Track, the Mobong Creek Cascade is also a nice and secluded swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 5, 2022 ago
AWAT9066 LR Mobong Walking Track - a secluded rainforest walk
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Mobong Walking Track – a secluded rainforest walk

The Mobong Walking Track in Cascade National Park (inland from Coffs Harbour) traverses dense rainforest and passes a nice waterfall, before emerging at a swimming hole on Mobong Creek.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 5, 2022 ago
AWAT8957 LR Mobong Creek Waterhole - a hidden swimming hole near Cascade
Australia Mid North Coast NSW

Mobong Creek Waterhole – a hidden swimming hole near Cascade

Mobong Creek Waterhole is a tranquil and shaded swimming hole along Mobong Creek, right next to Moses Rock Road.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2022 ago
AWAT8126 LR Allenby Falls
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Allenby Falls

A very picturesque waterfall after heavy rain, Allenby Falls (or the Allenby Park Waterfal) cascades over multiple tiers. It can be reached via a few short bushwalking trails in Allenby Park, in Sydney’s northern beaches.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
AWAT8150 LR Allenby Park - a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Allenby Park – a hidden bush oasis in the Northern Beaches

Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
img 4363 lr Careys Peak Trig
NSW Australia Hunter

Careys Peak Trig

A trig point with a great view, Careys Peak Trig Station is on the top of Careys Peak in Barrington Tops. There are a couple of bushwalking routes you can take to reach the trig station and lookout.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 30, 2022 ago
IMG 3812 LR Lovett Bay Pool AGG
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Lovett Bay Pool AGG

Below the Lovett Bay pool is a set of axe griinding grooves.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 28, 2022 ago
AWAT6582 LR Flat Rock Creek - a secluded Royal National park pool
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Flat Rock Creek – a secluded Royal National park pool

A very short walk from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, Flat Rock Creek is a secluded and shaded natural swimming hole in the Royal National Park.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 28, 2022 ago
Oxford Falls Waterfall
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Oxford Falls Waterfall

Said to tbe the highest waterfall in the Sydney metropolitan area, the Oxford Falls Waterfall plunges down a steep and rock churt into a narrow valley.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 28, 2022 ago
Refuge Bay waterhole
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Refuge Bay – a stunning beach and waterhole

Refuge Bay has both a sheltered and protected beach, and a stunning cliff-top waterhole above the beach. It’s most easily reached by boat, but can also be accessed on foot via an informal bushwalking track.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJanuary 27, 2022 ago

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