national parks

AUSTRALIA's COASTAL WILDERNESS


Our national parks enjoy a wild unspoilt coastline, fringed by forests and mountains that are home to diverse flora and fauna. In fact, our parks and forests account for 70% of the entire Sapphire Coast region.


Expand your love of nature on a coastal adventure – bushwalkers are spoilt for choice, kayakers see a rare and rich marine environment, campers can embrace it all. Then there’s the heritage sites, fishing spots, mountain biking trails and picnic stops to enjoy. For a stunning aerial adventure, jump on board a scenic flight to Green Cape Lighthouse, Montague Island or Nadgee Wilderness.


Plan your visit, be safe, and check the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website for alerts before visiting a park. You can also visit the Merimbula National Parks and Wildlife Office from Monday - Friday, or call them on 02 6495 5000.



GUIDED ADVENTURES

For an epic guided walking, E-Biking or kayaking adventure in our national parks, check out Sapphire Coast Guiding Co or Navigate Expeditions. Walks include the iconic Light to Light Walk, Wharf to Wharf Walk and various shorter walks.


HISTORIC STAYS

If you fancy staying overnight in our national parks with a bit of extra comfort, check out the historic light house keeper’s cottages at Green Cape Light Station in Beowa National Park, or Myer House in Mimosa Rocks National Park.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

National Parks rangers host a discovery program during the school holidays, and special events during the annual whale migration in spring. Download the 2022 NPWS Discovery Summer Holiday Program brochure here or book online.

Explore our national parks

beOWA National park

Beowa National Park is the largest coastal national park on the Sapphire Coast, featuring rugged coastlines, vivid rock formations, unspoilt beaches and intriguing history. Stretching from Green Cape in the south to Pambula River estuary in the north, the park offers stunning nature, iconic walks, camping, surfing, boating and fishing. The spectacular 30km Light to Light Walk is an icon of the Sapphire Coast.

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mimosa rocks national park

Mimosa Rocks National Park embraces 20 km of coastline between Tathra and Murrah. Its diverse system of lagoons, beaches, sea caves, headlands, offshore stacks combined with spotted gums and prehistoric burrawangs are a feature of the park. The combination of lagoon and ocean beaches often adjacent to one another makes Mimosa Rocks an ideal area in which to explore and enjoy the local coastal environment.

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Bournda National Park

Bournda National Park is a hidden gem of the Sapphire Coast, encompassing the rugged coastline between Merimbula and Tathra. The park is a natural playground for water enthusiasts, with ocean beaches, creeks, lagoons and the expansive waters of Wallagoot Lake all on offer. While the park is well serviced with camping and recreational facilities, its natural environment remains unspoiled.

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south east forests national park

South East Forests National Park spans over 100km of spectacular coastal escarpment, tableland edge and hinterland country. The park features extensive areas of tall old-growth forests, streams, waterfalls, waterholes, gorges, high peaks and panoramic views. The park offers a sense of adventure and solitude, in forest settings ranging from wilderness to quality facility areas.

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nadgee nature reserve

Nadgee Nature Reserve is a remarkably unspoilt, uncrowded wilderness brimming with some of the most diverse wildlife and flora on the coast. Experienced hikers can challenge themselves on the epic four day Nadgee Wilderness Walk while easier walks are established around Wonboyn Lake and Merrica River.

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biamanga national park

Biamanga National Park is a culturally significant area that is jointly managed by local Aboriginal people and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The park is filled with dramatic landscapes, forest and wildlife and is a great place to take a picnic and soak up the splendour of the natural surroundings. 

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mount imlay national park

Known as Balawan to the local Aboriginal people, Mount Imlay is a towering sentry over the surrounding landscape and is visible from many spots along the Sapphire Coast. The heavily forested national park covers an area of 3808 ha and is 30 kilometres south of Eden.

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wadbilliga national park

Wadbilliga National Park features remote and rugged wilderness that will leave you feeling like you’ve truly escaped into the great outdoors. The park embraces one of the largest undisturbed river catchments in NSW, providing protection for the Tuross, Wadbilliga and Brogo Rivers.

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SEE AND do

Immerse yourself in nature with one of our guides, zoom down a twisting mountain bike trail, find your dream beach, secret fishing spot, hidden cove or perfect wave. Make the most of the Sapphire Coast.

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