Things to do in New South Wales, Australia: The Best Forests

August 28, 2021 Harland Bartelt

New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales

1. Olney State Forest

Watagan Forest Road, Laguna, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325 Australia [email protected] http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visiting/forests/olney
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Olney State Forest

2. Armidale Pine Forest

3.5 km northeast of Armidale Rockvale Road, Armidale, New South Wales Australia
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Armidale Pine Forest

Reviewed By S4080CJcamerong

free, relaxing stroll through forest, bike trails too, peaceful, forestry plantation, some trees dead due to drought

3. Wedding Bells State Forest

off Sherwood Forest Road, Woolgoolga, New South Wales Australia
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Wedding Bells State Forest

4. Myall Lakes National Park

Newcastle, New South Wales Australia +61 1300 072 757 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/Myall-Lakes-National-Park
Excellent
60%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Myall Lakes National Park

Reviewed By 400lynn - Brighton, United Kingdom

We drove through the park to reach a great campsite near the beach at Seal Rocks. The tall trees are amazing! It was hard to find an easy route to view the lake, but the glimpses we caught were beautiful.

5. Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Victoria Park Lane, Alstonville, New South Wales 2477 Australia http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0500
Excellent
39%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia

We just happened to come across this wonderful nature reserve on a drive. It is one of only 11 such remnants of rainforest remaining in the Far North Coast and has a wonderful diversity of rainforest species. We visited just after the rent rain event so the 300 metre boardwalk was strewn with branches and leaves and even a fallen tree. The walk was wonderful and we really like seeing the Strangler Figs and the liana vines and listening to the calls of so many birds. There is a nice grassy picnic area with tables, a bbq and a drop toilet. There is also an interesting information board.

6. Birdwood Gully Park

Boland Avenue, Springwood, New South Wales Australia
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Birdwood Gully Park

Reviewed By AAAMM1 - Greater Sydney, Australia

This track, a short walk from Springwood station is very busy, far more so than those on the southern side of the station. It’s also easier and more accessible than other walks near Springwood but you still need to take care of the occasionally uneven ground and steps. The vegetation varies from dry to wet forest.

7. Perry's Lookdown

Hat Hill Road, Blackheath, New South Wales Australia +61 2 4787 3101 https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/perrys-lookdown-campground
Excellent
60%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Perry's Lookdown

8. Old Bottlebutt

Bago Road, Wauchope, New South Wales Australia +61 1300 655 687 http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/wauchope/attractions/old-bottlebutt
Excellent
50%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Old Bottlebutt

Reviewed By Joshby - Melbourne, Australia

A not too long drive from Port Macquarie to Old Bottlebutt to get there........but be warned if you are using Googlemaps and it shows a quicker/shorter option off Internal Break Rd - to go along King Creek Rd: DO NOT TAKE IT like we did!! We did and only just managed to drive along it and return ????. It was very narrow and gravelly and undulating in parts! Stick to driving on Internal Break Rd and Jimmy Rd which lead to a carpark and picnic area with drop toilets. The tree was worth the drive!

9. Bodalla Forest Rest Area

Princes Highway, Bodalla, New South Wales 2545 Australia [email protected] http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bodalla Forest Rest Area

A great spot for a family picnic or caravan/campervan overnighter in your travels, not far from the Princes Highway in Bodalla State Forest near Narooma. A shaded area is nestled under tall spotted gums, with a easy walking track around Lake Mummaga from which you may spot a variety or native animals and birds. A great rest area and pretty forest

10. Korora Lookout

Sealy Lookout Drive, Korora NSW, Korora, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales Australia +61 1300 655 687 http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 106 reviews

Korora Lookout

Reviewed By Linda6P

Fantastic views once you've made your way up the steep windy road to the top from the Coffs Harbour side and then a lovely drive through the forest if you take the left fork on your way back down. Some beautiful trees along the route!

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