15 Australian National Parks you must visit
With over 28 million hectares of land designated as national parkland, Australia's National Parks are where you go to experience the country's finest landscapes. Between the 500+ National Parks in Australia, you can see a huge range of environments including lush rainforests, barren red deserts and stunning beaches. If you’re after an epic adventure, you’re in the right place! Here are the 15 Australian National Parks you must visit.
1. GRAMPIANS, VIC PINNACLES
Play: Hike to Mackenzie Falls, the only all-year-round flowing waterway in the entire region
Stay: BIG4 Grampians Parkgate Resort
2. BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW
Play: Catch the cable car to the top for stunning views for miles!
3. GREAT SANDY, QLD
Play: Catch the ferry to Fraser Island to explore the white sand beaches and clear blue waters.
Stay: Cooloola Recreation Area Campground
4. DAINTREE, QLD
Play: Go zip lining with Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours at Cape Tribulation
Stay: Cape Tribulation Campground
5. PORT CAMPBELL, VIC
Play: Head to the Twelve Apostles at sunset for stunning photos
Stay: Port Campbell Holiday Park
6. KOSCIUSZKO, NSW
Play: Ski or snowboard the snow covered slopes at Thredbo or Perisher
Stay: Discovery Parks – Jindabyne
7. WILSONS PROMONTORY, VIC
Play: Go for a walk along Squeaky Beach, the sand audibly squeaks when you walk on it
Stay: Tidal River Campground
8. GREAT OTWAY, VIC
Play: Go koala spotting along the Kennett River walk
Stay: BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
9. ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK
Play: Check out the big red rock!
Stay: Ayers Rock Campground
10. BOODEREE, NSW
Play: Whale watch at Cape St George Lighthouse
Stay: Greenpatch Beach
11. MURRAMARANG, NSW
Play: Get up close and personal with wild kangaroos at Pebbly Beach
Stay: Depot Beach Campground
12. BURLEIGH HEADS, QLD
Play: Ocean view walk around the rocky headland
Stay: Burleigh Beach Tourist Park
13. NOOSA, QLD
Play: Coastal walk to Hells Gate
Stay: Noosa River Holiday Park
14. WHITSUNDAYS, QLD
Play: Snorkelling at Manta Ray Bay
Stay: BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
15. GREAT BARRIER REEF, QLD
Play: Glass bottom boat cruise
Stay: Cairns Holiday Park
