Set Your Foot in One of These National Parks in Australia

Australia is a beautiful country, and there are so many things you can do in just a day. It is known for stunning beaches and breath-taking national parks. If you are going there someday, make sure you are making an effort to visit as many best places as possible. You will be able to find beautiful forests, waterfalls, rivers, off-the-beaten paths, gorges, wildlife, and camping all around the country. In this article, we have compiled some of the best national parks in Australia for you to consider for your next trip.

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   Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park in Tasmania

If you enjoy walking, you can go to the northwest of Hobart where you can find one of Tasmania’s best national parks. Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Claire National Park is located 102 miles from the capital of Tasmania. The park was established in 1922, and it is famously known for its walking trails. Some of the things you can see and do while visiting the park include walking around the lake via the picturesque Dove Lake Circuit walk. It is an easy walking trail but typically requires 2 to 3 hours to complete it. Other than that, you can visit Lake St. Clair and the world-famous Overland Track too.

2. Booderee National Park in New South Wales

Located not too far from Jervis Bay, Booderee is a hidden gem of New South Wales. If you are looking for a great camping destination and unspoiled beaches, you should head to this region of NSW. This park is very popular with the locals but not quite well known around the country. If you have the chance to visit the park someday, go and camp at the Greenpatch Beach, or visit the ruin of the Cape St. George Lighthouse, Murrays Beach, and the Scottish rocks.

3. Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria

Have you ever imagined the outstanding turquoise water with awe-inspiring vistas of mountains in pink granite, and white sandy beach located somewhere in Victoria? If you have visited the Wilsons Promontory National Park, you would understand why this park should have more recognition from the country. It is hard to believe that it is not as popular as any other Australian parks. Some of the must-see and must-do things at the park are the Norman Beach, Sealers Cove, Squeaky Beach and the Mount Oberon. You can also spend a night at the Tidal River Campground.

4. Royal National Park in New South Wales

Are you wondering where you can find one of the oldest national parks in Australia? Well, you can head to the south of Sydney to find it. It is the second oldest national park after Yellowstone in the USA. But if you are making a trip to this park someday, be well-prepared to be mesmerized by its deep river valleys, sandy beaches, coastal cliffs and the beautiful mountainous sandstone ridges. Besides that, we recommend you to go to Wattamolla Beach or do a “moonwalk” in the park.

5. Noosa National Park in Queensland

Noosa is an upscale travel destination, and it is very popular on the Sunshine Coast. Located just north of the city of Brisbane, Noosa will surprise you with beautiful people and a lot of live events all year long. But Noosa does offer more than that to the visitors. The reason why this park is known as one of most famous parks in the country is because of its several remarkable beaches and excellent walks. You can do the coastal walk to the Sunshine Beach from the town, or you can also stroll on the track all the way to Hell’s gate, and walk up to Noosa Hill in the evening to catch the sunset.

6. Boodjamulla National Park in Queensland

Some of the country’s best-kept secrets are hard to find on the internet unless you ask the locals. Boodjamulla is also one of the best-hidden gems in Australia. Boodjamulla means “Lawn Hill, ” and it is one of the last places you will visit before you make your way to the Northern Territory. You can find the park in Outback North Queensland, located along the Savannah Way Drive. The most noticeable features of this park are its lovely spots for camping, several walking trails and the emerald green oasis in a semi-dry land. Yes, you can camp at the park, but you usually need to book ahead of time. Other than that, you are also able to do the Indarri Falls walk and Upper Gorge lookout walk. If you have plenty of time, you can even try canoeing on the lower and upper gorge.

7. Freycinet National Park in Tasmania

If you imagine a national park with granite peaks, stunning beaches, plenty of natural walking trails and a beach, which is rated as one of the best in the world, you will probably want to visit Freycinet National Park. There are so many things you can do at this park, and all you need is warm and sunny weather to enjoy all of the activities! Some of the things you must see and do are eating at Tombolo Freycinet, walk to the Hazards Beach and Wineglass Bay, and stay at The Blue House. Besides that, we suggest you visit Honeymoon Bay, Coles Bay, and Friendly Beaches.

8. Wild Rivers National Park in Tasmania

Visiting the west coast of Tasmania is worth it. Even though most of the visitors would not choose to go Tassie’s west coast, it is always an excellent choice to explore this area because it has some of the best national parks in Australia. For example, Wild Rivers National Park offers the classic Tasmanian wilderness. It is rugged and quite remote with some of the world-famous rivers, dramatic gorges, and beautiful mountain peaks. You can also opt for a cruise that goes down the Gordon River in this park. We recommend you to visit the Nelson Falls and Hogarth Falls, and when you are tired from all of the activities, you can watch the sunset in Strahan town to conclude the adventures of the day. We can guarantee you that the view is fantastic.

9. Grampians National Park in Victoria

This park boasts a rocky mountain range, located just the west of Victoria. Some of the things you can expect from your trip to The Grampians include the rich culture, the magnificent rocky views, beautiful displays of wildflower, rock climbing, and bush walks. If you have young children, hiking toward the summit of Pinnacle’s trail is quite easy to do too. Other than that, you can expect to do the Reed Lookout, Boroka Lookout, explore the Halls Gap town, cycle to Lake Bellfield from the city or eat and drink at the Livefast Lifestyle Cafe.

10. Karijini National Park in Western Australia

This park made it to the last spot on our list, and it was not because it’s not beautiful enough to explore. Karijini is very stunning, and people claimed that this park is still difficult to beat even though they have visited other national parks in Australia. Karijini boasts incredible gorges, walks, and swimming holes, and it is the best place to visit in the western region of the country. Some of the gorges include the Dales Gorge, Weano, Knox, Kalamina, and Hammersley. The next time you travel around Oz makes sure you create a reminder on your phone to visit this breath-taking park!

Go Home with Great Memories

Whenever people visit a new country, they tend to focus more on the most-visited places. Our suggestion would be to skip the tourist destinations once a while and just explore your surroundings. Always ask the locals where the best secret place in the region is and try to be open-minded when you are exploring new areas. We are hoping that our list of some of the best national parks in Australia will be able to inspire you to pack your bag and book a flight to the country. If you are going to Oz soon, we wish you all the best on your journey and always go home with great memories to share with friends and family.