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National park in Australia
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New England National Park is a national park in the New England region of New South Wales, part of the many Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 2007.
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Perched at an elevation of 1,563 m, this lookout offers a panoramic view of parts of the Gondwana rainforests of Australia. Easily accessible, as it's only a 200-metre walk from the carpark. Since this lookout is on the second-tallest mountain in the region, if you do happen to come here on a clear, fine day, there is a good chance you might see the Tasman Sea.
It is quite a challenge to get to this lookout for most beginner bushwalkers, although it's a trivial challenge for most others. Regardless, once you come here, you're on a remnant piece of Ebor Volcano, a now-extinct volcano and you'll be looking down at the valleys of the Bellinger River. And not to forget, you're also viewing the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Australia as well.
Surrounded by the immense Gondwana forest, this is certainly a unique lodge in its own right. You can relax on the verandah, watch the lyrebirds go on not get bored. Unfortunately, it comes with a cost as it only has one room, and only a maximum of three guests is allowed.
A larger alternative to The Chalet, having four rooms and being able to accommodate ten people max, and you'll be surrounded by the Gondwana Rainforests in every direction you'll be looking at. The lookouts and walking trails are also nearby.
A much bushwalkers cabin, this cabin has two rooms and can accommodate up to eight guests, suitable for most and not too far away from most of the trails and lookouts. However, there is no electricity – you will need food supplies, pots and pans, bed sheets, blankets etc.
Being the only campground in the park, you'd expect it to be packed – but you could be hardly more wrong if you thought that. Because this campground doesn't get many visitors except during Easter when all campgrounds are packed. Has 20 campsites, and has the essentials of a campground. You're also fully surrounded by eucalyptus trees.
A nearby small camping area with about 8 sites at absolutely no cost. Dogs and firepits are also allowed, but it only has one drop toilet. It operates on a first-come first-served basis; do be warned that it can fill up very quickly during peak holiday season.
Like most parks in New South Wales, New England National Park is only accessible via car; if you don't drive, you're out of luck.
Read in the guide3 km ENE, where almost everything is concentrated. While you may have to walk everywhere else, you also don't need to since there's not much apart from where the road goes up.
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