National Parks

Guide to Nymboi-Binderay National Park and the Platypus Flat camping area
Nymboi-Binderay National Park is located just 60km west of Coffs Harbour. This national park is packed with history and outdoor activities, and with great camping (like the Platypus Flat camping area), it’s a top spot to base yourself to take…

Kroombit Tops National Park: an off-grid 4WD adventure
If you’re into off-road driving, off-grid camping & an off-the-beaten-track historical hunt, then you'll love Kroombit Tops National Park.

Digital park passes to make entry to NSW National Parks easier
As of today the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has introduced digital park passes to make visiting a NSW National Park much easier. The new digital park passes can be renewed annually, and they are immediately linked to…
National Parks COVID-19 Updates
Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 updates state by state. Some states have further eased restrictions while others are still in a holding pattern. Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 Updates state-by-state. New South Wales NSW residents will…
Parks Victoria Easter Weekend Closures
Four Wheel Drive Victoria has announced additional national park closures for the Easter long weekend. We’re sure you already know to stay at home this Easter but in case you didn’t get the memo Four Wheel Drive Victoria has reaffirmed…
Iconic national parks to close as coronavirus restrictions increase
Some of Australia’s most iconic national parks, including Kakadu and Uluru, are set to close as the coronavirus lockdowns become more sweeping. The National Parks set to close include the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, Booderee National Park ion…
ROOTHY – THE BEARDED CRUSADER
From 4X4 journalism to politics and lobbying, the passionate John Rooth loves getting into low gear for extra grunt Who is John Rooth? One time engineering student, high school history teacher, miner, bush mechanic, harvester driver and most of all…