NSW is blessed with some spectacular natural scenery, and much of it has been set aside for preservation in National Parks. From unspoilt stretches of coastline to soaring mountain ranges, the state's national parks offer all sorts of experiences for anyone wanting to spend a bit of time in nature. In fact, almost nine per cent of NSW is under the protection of over
850 national parks and reserves.
Barrington Tops National Park
But where is the best national park in NSW?
In terms of visitor numbers,
Blue Mountains National Park would have to be at the top of the list. With its deep gorges, sandstone outcrops and hazy blue forests, the parks is visited by more than three million people each year. And with more than 140km of walking tracks, there's plenty of room to explore.
Lane Cove National Park
The
Royal National Park (the world's second oldest National Park after Yellowstone in the USA),
Lane Cove and
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks also offer natural escapes so close to the Sydney CBD.
But there's plenty of beautiful spots further away from the city as well. Heading south, it's hard to match the alpine scenery of the 690,000-hectare
Kosciuszko National Park or the sparkling beaches of
Jervis Bay.
To the north, go whitewater rafting in
Nymboi-Binderay National Park or climb to the summit of
Mt Warning.
It's hard to believe how close you are to the CBD in Lane Cove National Park
And with other unique natural attractions like the
Warrumbungles,
Bald Rock and the World Heritage
Washpool National Park, there really is so much to see.
So what do you think? Where is NSW's best National Park?
