canoeing area in Crowdy Bay National Park, New South Wales

Just 20km south of Forster, the well-equipped Ruins campground offers a convenient base for beaches, swimming, walking, and both bird and whale watching.

Palm Valley, or ‘The Pass,’ offers well-equipped picnic areas right by the beach, plus a popular café, several walking tracks, and access to the Fishermans lookout.

For self-reliant walkers, climbers and mountain bikers, Newnes Plateau is a wonderland of challenging experiences and awe-inspiring views.

Violet Hill campground and picnic area is a great base for enjoying the park’s water based activities – like fishing, swimming and kayaking.

For the adventure seekers, Halls Peak campground, near Armidale, is a remote riverside wilderness, perfect for fishing, canoeing, swimming and birdwatching.

ACT Scouts, Join Or Volunteer Today. Scouts provides young Aussies aged 6 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

ACT Scouts, Join Or Volunteer Today. Scouts provides young Aussies aged 6 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

Be wowed by Carrington Falls from one of three lookouts with great views. You’ll find picnic and barbecue facilities close by along with some short walking tracks.

Morisset picnic area is located near Lake Macquarie. For your own safety, please don't feed the kangaroos or approach them closely, as they can become aggressive.

Newcastle Outrigger Canoe Club caters for social and competitive paddling. Enjoy Newcastle Harbour and get fit this summer.