Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in New South Wales, Australia

July 1, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

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.
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1. Bald Rock National Park

Tenterfield, New South Wales Australia +61 2 6736 4298 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Bald-Rock-National-Park
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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Bald Rock National Park

Reviewed By Amethyst_Cat_Oz - Brisbane, Australia

After the bush fires of over 12 months back, Bald Rock National Park is recovering. Eucalypts are starting to branch out after sprouting along their trunks and native herbs are flowering in high Summer. We took the longer walk to the summit through swathes of new growth. Despite claimed as 3 hours one way we were there in an hour. There's a bit of clambering to be done near the end but all manageable for folks of average fitness. We didn't traverse the short, steep section. The track is well maintained and a credit to the NPWS. We had read it cost $7 for a day visit. This, we discovered, is now $8. Well worth the price.

2. Tomaree Head

Tomaree National Park 2 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales Australia +61 422 372 273 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/fort-tomaree-walk
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5.0 based on 719 reviews

Tomaree Head

Reviewed By DebB123123 - Lismore, Australia

Paved path up the hill for about 600m with some seating for rests, then you can go sideways for 650 m to see the WW11 bunker which was just an empty shell and not worth it, or walk up to the summit, it does have sections of steep metal stairs with narrow steps, but then more gentle areas to get your breath back before the next stairs. The path wraps around the hill near the top to give great views of the coast and 2 viewing platforms at the top where I saw 2 whales and a pod of dolphins, well worth the effort

3. Kanangra-Boyd National Park

New South Wales Australia +61 2 4787 8877 [email protected] http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0016
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Reviewed By Reviewers17

There are 3 walks: Waterfall (30 mins max) Lookout (10 mins max from car park) Plateau Walk (30 mins max each way but you will want to spend some time admiring the incredible view). You can look at a cave enroute - it says 10 min return but it is only about 30 seconds along the path. It took us 30 mins to drive there from the entrance to the park in our 4wd. It can be done in a normal car but a little slower. There was a campground enroute and lots of other driving and walking tracks if you have time to explore more before getting to the Kanangra Walls. It then took us 20 minutes to get to the Jenolan Caves from here.

4. Mount Warning Summit Trail

Mount Warning, New South Wales 2484 Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Wollumbin-National-Park
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Mount Warning Summit Trail

Reviewed By RKTALREJA - Queensland, Australia

Its around 5hrs climb,wear the proper shoes, and bring plenty of water.last 400m climb is challenging, its a steep rock, u will climb with follow the chain. On the top view is amazing.whole track is cover with beautiful rainforest.

5. Grand Canyon track

Evans Lookout Road, Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales Australia +61 2 4787 8877 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Walking-tracks/Grand-Canyon-track
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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Grand Canyon track

Reviewed By MrButterfly2014 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

The Grand Canyon Loop is just over 6km long, This Grand Canyon Walk was a true bushwalking adventure, with wonderful views, vibrant rainforest, waterfalls, creek crossings, impressive sandstone walls and massive rock overhangs. Whilst it had some very steep sections both climbing down into the ravine and later climbing out, the track itself was very well maintained and had countless stunning views along the way. However the last forty minutes or so climb up the canyon wall to the top edge was very tough going but finally we got to Evans lookout which did not disappoint, wiith breathtaking views across the immense Grose Valley. After a further 30 minutes, we reached our cars for a well earned sit down. Well worth a visit..

6. Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia 1800 067 676 https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/sydney-harbour/sydney-harbour-bridge
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4.5 based on 13,919 reviews

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing a crossing for cars, trains, bikes and pedestrians. While the more daring can do the BridgeClimb to the top of the structure, opened to traffic in 1932, anyone can enjoy a walk for free.

Reviewed By iljames - Atlanta, United States

It really is an easy walk across on the footpath, takes maybe 20 minutes each direction. During the winter months, make sure you dress in layers as the winds can feel cold. Crossing over to Milsons Point, there are steps as well as an elevator to take you down to an area of cafes and restaurants, including a very decent coffee shop called the Kirribilli. Walk back towards the harbor and there are nice views towards the Opera House and Circular Quay. You can walk around the nearby Luna Park Amusement Park and take a ferry back to Circular Quay - going underneath the Harbour Bridge in the process. On the Circular Quay end of the bridge, you can go to the Pylon Lookout for spectacular views looking down on the harbour and the Opera House as well as great views of the city skyline. There is a charge, I believe it is 25 Australian Dollars for adults. I am over 65, and was able to get a concession rate by showing my US drivers licence. Note that the Lookout closes at 5pm, and there is no elevator / lift or escalator. You have to walk up 200 stairs, and it can be exhausting, but is so worth it..

7. Mount Kosciuszko National Park

Thredbo Village, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Kosciuszko-National-Park
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4.5 based on 600 reviews

Mount Kosciuszko National Park

Extending over 2,664 square miles, this park contains Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.

Reviewed By Oscar_B_Wilde - New South Wales, Australia

My family and I spent 3 days in the park, doing the Rainbow lake walk, the Summit walk and the waterfall walk. The highlight was walking the Summit trail to watch the sunrise.

8. Warrumbungle National Park

John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2828 Australia +61 2 6825 4364 [email protected] http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/warrumbungle-national-park
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4.5 based on 340 reviews

Warrumbungle National Park

Reviewed By NolicReggib - Sydney, Australia

Finding this trail head is easy as it is just off the road with its own dedicated car park. Reading the provided information at the start of the trail, it suggests you do the circuit anti clockwise. We did it clockwise for no other reason except the circuit started there. Was a great choice. Although steep, the track breaks down into sections with rock scrambling early on which allows for some great views straight away. Distracts from the elevation gain and gives you excuses for multiple breaks whilst taking pictures. As you get higher the track even flattens out a little before you have to do some significant climbing and descending before you reach the gate to the summit. Great views again over this stretch allow for breaks and pictures. Once at the gate, there is a warning which doesn’t give credit to the adventure you are about to have. The summit track should only be attempted in dry conditions. Simply too dangerous in the wet and unless the weather is clear, the views from the summit will be wasted. Once you get to the end of the metal stairs you will see rope tethers with no rope. They operate as a guide to show you approximately where you will need go. Despite looking daunting, the first 100 m is the worst/hardest part of the climb. Once clear, the track is steep but easily achievable for the rest of the way. Markers are easily spotted, either yellow “cats eyes” like you see on roads and/or white paint. It is by far the most enjoyable part of this trek. There is no sign at the summit, though the large rock formation at the top with a marker on it is as good as it gets. The views are 360 degrees and simply amazing. Only downside on a windy day is it is very difficult to find somewhere sheltered. For the return leg, we completed the circuit and were glad we went clockwise. The other side was downhill all the way and did not offer as many outstanding views. Would be a lot less interesting if you were walking up this way. Circuit can be easily achieved in 3 hours for most people with moderate fitness. Fit people could achieve 2 hours without the summit walk easily. Summit walk should be added to your circuit time for planning purposes. We achieved the summit walk (800m) in 40 mins return, however, plan for an hour for safety reasons and photo opportunities.

9. Mount Warning

New South Wales Australia http://www.mtwarning.net/index.html
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Mount Warning

10. Blue Mountains

Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
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4.5 based on 1,911 reviews

Blue Mountains

Reviewed By BhaskarP620 - Bangalore District, India

This trek is memorable to me as I have done the whole plan on my own with help from TripAdvisor, different social media and maps.me ( this app works without internet with GPS ON). I started my journey on a sunny day from Mt. Victoria at 723 hrs and reached Katoomba at 925 hrs by train. I took a bus just outside the Katoomba station and reached Scenic World at 945 hrs, from here I set my trekking for Blue Mountain (Dardanelles Pass walking track). The altitude of the place is 3000 feet, indicated in my watch. I opened the map and started following Prince Henry Cliff Walk. On the way to eco-point, touched Katoomba cascades to see the beautiful Katoomba falls, Cliff viewpoint for siting blue mountain and valley waves, sky East station to see the giant stairway, Lady Darley’s lookout to see the amazing three sisters before reaching the echo point. The three sisters view from eco-point is gorgeous. Decided to take three sisters walking track to explore the three sisters. Descending through the Giant Stairway, way down over 900 stairs, enter a dense canopy of magnificent coachwood. From this point, the left side is the base point of the scenic world and the right side goes to Leura forest through Dardanelles Pass walking track . The altitude of this place is 2200 feet. The one thing is in my mind that again I need to climb up almost a thousand feet. It started approaching along the Dardanelles path through this beautiful Leura forest. I was searching some company, lucky to get some people from Korea, got confidence to go ahead through this path. Because of maps.me, I knew that I will not lost inside the forest. The path is slowly going up as usual, sometimes it is flat also. But after some point of time, the path is going up and up through this awesome Laura forest. After one hour 15 minutes walk, would reach the junction of Prince Henry cliff walk. As I have decided not to go back to the echo point, so I took an exit from there and reached the main road. I took the main road and reached Katoomba rail station.

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