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Meet the conservation champions and nature lovers making a difference in our parks.

Visitors and NPWS staff taking part in cultural activities in a national park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © DCCEEW
Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Latest stories

All the feels. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopez © Pexels
Group of people embracing in a NSW national park. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopez © Pexels

Get active and make some friends: Volunteer in #NSWParks

Not a bad office. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two NPWS rangers surrounded by valley views at a lookout in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

So you want to work for National Parks? Find out what it takes to become a NSW park ranger

A green sea turtle cruising through the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW
Green sea turtle under the ocean. Photo: Penny Drury/DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Jeffery the turtle: The rescue, rehab and release of a shelled superstar

Photo: David Rogers/DCCEEW © David Rogers
Humback whale breaching.

Dive into the world of whales with wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta

Bellinger River snapping turtle. Photo: Brent Mail/DCCEEW © DCCEEW
NPWS staff holding a Bellinger River snapping turtle.

Meet the conservation hero saving whales, turtles and other marine life in NSW

Cause nature is funner with friends. Photo: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Rob Mulally
A group of people walking on the Thredbo Valley Track.

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Adventure guides

Explore NSW parks with itineraries for road trips, multi-day hikes and more.

Photo: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Friends on a road trip to Mungo National Park. Photo credit: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Melissa Findley

Experiences in parks

From simple picnics to immersive guided tours, discover the best things to do in parks.

Photo: Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson
A family in two canoes paddles down the Murray River, Murray Valley National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson

Hikes and bushwalks

Hit the trail and uncover the natural beauty of NSW on day walks and multi-day adventures.

Photo: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo credit: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Rob Mulally

Nature stays

Camp under the stars or relax in a cosy cabin – our picks for perfect park stays.

Photo: Remy Brand/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
2 campers making coffee outside their tent at Depot Beach campground, Murramarang National Park. Photo: Remy Brand/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Learn in parks

Aboriginal culture, plants and wildlife – explore the best of nature's classroom.

Photo: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
A close up of a person pointing to a tiny mushroom growing on moss in Werrikimbe National Park. Credit: Rob Mulally/DCCEEW © Rob Mulally

Ranger tips

Essential advice for fun, safe and stress-free park adventures.

Photo: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
NPWS field officer in light rain. Photo credit: Branden Bodman/DCCEEW © Branden Bodman

Community stories

Meet the conservation champions and nature lovers making a difference in our parks.

Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Visitors and NPWS staff taking part in cultural activities in a national park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Stories by region

Sydney and surrounds

Photo: John Spencer © DCCEEW
View from Steele Point Cottage, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DCCEEW

South Coast

Photo: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Melissa Findley
Kangaroo laying on Pebbly Beach, Murramarang National Park. Credit: Melissa Findley/DCCEEW © Melissa Findley

Snowy Mountains

Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Rob Mulally
Two people cycling over a briddge on the Thredbo Valley Track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Rob Mulally

North Coast

Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two hikers crossing a bridge through the rainforest on Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk. Photo: Daniel Parsons/DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Country NSW

Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby
Two people sitting at enjoying the view from Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk. Warrumbungles National Park. Photo: Rob Mulally / DCCEEW © Studio Bilby

Outback NSW

Photo: Dinitee Haskard/DCCEEW © Dinitee Haskard
Kangaroos crossing a red dirt road in ouback NSW. Photo: Dinitee Haskard/DCCEEW © Dinitee Haskard

Murray-Riverina

Photo : Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson
People on a canoe down the Murray River. Photo Credit: Boen Ferguson/DCCEEW © Boen Ferguson

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