{"id":10896,"date":"2020-08-26T14:24:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T04:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=10896"},"modified":"2020-11-11T12:10:50","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T02:10:50","slug":"8-unreal-aussie-national-parks-we-cant-wait-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/aussie-national-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"8 unreal Aussie national parks we can\u2019t wait to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is there anything better than a day at the park? A national park, that is. Here in Australia, we\u2019re lucky enough to have some real beauties across our sunburnt country. And they\u2019re not just amazing days out (or awesome getaways) \u2013 they\u2019re good for your health and your hip pocket too. So double knot your runners and put these 10 unreal nature spots on your Aussie travel list \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n

1. Kakadu National Park, NT<\/a><\/h2>\n

Our number one spot has to go to Australia\u2019s biggest national park, Kakadu. With lush rainforest, amazing wetlands, ancient rock art and close to 20,000 sq km of raw Aussie landscape, it\u2019s no wonder this is a bucket list destination for so many people. Kakadu\u2019s traditional custodians are the Bininj\/Mungguy people, who have lived in the region for more than 65,000 years \ud83d\ude32<\/p>\n

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2. Purnululu National Park, WA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located in the northwest corner of the Kimberley region is the amazing Bungle Bungle Range. It\u2019s every photographer\u2019s dream, at more than 300m high, with striking black and orange stripes that are truly *gasp* breathtaking. You can even glamp nearby in the Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Daintree National Park, QLD<\/a><\/h2>\n

Take a trip to Tropical North Queensland and visit the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. Pack a raincoat, as the area does get heavy rainfall all year round, especially during the summer monsoon season (it’s the tropics, after all). And have a go at your best David Attenborough impression \u2013 he called the Daintree the \u201cmost extraordinary place on Earth.\u201d Don\u2019t miss the guided night walk through the jungle or the daytime zip-line through the canopy.<\/p>\n

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4. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, TAS<\/a><\/h2>\n

Lace up your boots for the epic six-day Overland Track. It\u2019s beloved by hikers for its stunning mountain terrain and the amazing finish at Lake St Clair, the deepest lake in all of Oz. Cradle Mountain is famous for the incredible variety of its natural beauty, with everything from rainforests to alpine mountains. If a six-day trek sounds a bit much, there\u2019s also a two-hour walk around the lake. It\u2019s great for families and animal lovers, with chances to spot native wildlife like Tasmanian devils, platypi, echidnas and quolls.<\/p>\n

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5. Great Sandy National Park, QLD<\/a><\/h2>\n

Don your Akubra, fill up your jerry can and head over to Fraser Island, the world\u2019s largest sand island. Beloved by tourists, Fraser Island is the spot for dingo spotting \u2013 they\u2019re a protected species here. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, have a go at the five-day Cooloola Great Walk and stay nearby in one of the beautifully rustic cabins at Fraser Island Retreat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6. Gawler Ranges National Park, SA<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of the most tranquil spots on our list, Gawler Ranges runs over 1629 sq km and you could easily take a week to explore its rocky beauty. Formed by volcanic eruptions some 1600 million years ago, the Organ Pipes section of the park is a must-see \u2013 the protruding finger-like rocks will wow you. The other highlights? Wombats, wombats everywhere.<\/p>\n

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7. Karijini National Park, WA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Water babies, this is the park for you! The second largest national park in WA, evolving over two billion years, Karijini is home to some of the oldest rocks on earth, as well as crystal-clear waterways and cascading waterfalls. Don\u2019t miss the unforgettable views at Oxer Lookout or the chance to take a quick dip in the spring-fed pools beneath Fortescue Falls. You can even stay on site at the Karijini Eco Retreat.<\/p>\n

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8. Kosciuszko National Park, NSW<\/a><\/h2>\n

How\u2019s the serenity? Pretty damn good at Kosciuszko National Park. There\u2019s a lot to love about this NSW holiday hot spot, including the fact that it\u2019s the only place in the world where the endangered southern corroboree frog can be found. Want to seriously impress your friends and fam? Do the Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk. It\u2019s pretty achievable, at 18km long, with plenty of stopping points for snacks and breaks. But it\u2019s also pretty impressive, because, easy or not, you\u2019ll still have climbed to the highest peak on mainland Australia. How cool is that?<\/p>\n

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