National Parks and Forests

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	Bindarri National Park The park is 20km west of Coffs Harbour linking with other parks, state forest and private land to form a significant wildlife link from the mountains to the sea.
	Bongil Bongil National Park Bongil Bongil National Park is a diverse and very accessible coastal national park between Sawtell and Mylestom, about 15km south of Coffs Harbour.
	Bruxner Park Flora Reserve Bruxner Park consists of dense rainforest and eucalypt forest in Orara East State Forest, a 10-minute drive west of Coffs. It is one of Coffs Coast’s most accessible and popular reserves.
	Cathedral Rock National Park High on the New England Tablelands, this park is the perfect place for a relaxing day trip or camping holiday. It features sub alpine heathlands, wildflowers, tall eucalypts and granite tors.
	Dorrigo National Park World Heritage listed, this park is an area of exceptional natural beauty and is one of Australia's most accessible rainforests. It has an abundance of wildlife that you can experience up close.
	Guy Fawkes National Park A large, secluded wilderness of rugged and scenic river systems providing a habitat for an extensive bird and animal population - the national park is regarded as a biodiversity hotspot.
	Moonee Beach Nature Reserve A narrow coastal reserve stretching from Sandy Beach in the north to Moonee Beach in the south, encompassing a number of beaches, headlands and coastal vegetation. One of the highlights is Look At Me Now Headland.
	Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve Muttonbird Island juts out to one side of the harbour at Coffs. The island is connected to the land via a breakwall alongside the International Marina. No visit to Coffs Harbour is complete without a stroll over Muttonbird Island.
	New England National Park Perched high on the Great Escarpment, New the park is expansive and diverse, linking the New England Tablelands with the Coffs Coast hinterland. It is part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area.
	Nymboi Binderay National Park 25km north of Dorrigo, the park has densely forested ranges with a spectacular gorge cut through them by the wild and scenic Nymboida River.
	Sherwood Nature Reserve The reserve is west of Woolgoolga and incorporates open forests, heaths and sandstone escarpments.
	State Forests With around a dozen State Forests across Coffs Coast, there's a huge variety of environments and activities to enjoy and discover.