Enjoying the region’s world class National Parks Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 4, 2023 A local koala spotted in a national park. Photo: Marian Sampson. THE Myall Coast and Port Stephens is home to an array of stunning and wild scenery, including the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park and the incredible Mungo Brush and Myall Lakes National Parks. This summer regional NSW can expect an influx of visitors from Sydney, ready to step out of the city and into one of 890 national parks and reserves around the state which offer a diverse range of accommodation options and activities for all ages and abilities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Visitors to one of the Myall Coast region’s National Parks can expect to find some of the most beautiful pristine environments left on the NSW coast. Apart from seeing dingoes up close in Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens townships, visitors may also spot kangaroos, wallabies and even koalas all within close proximity to accommodation options. Visitors are reminded, if they are seeking out a dingo encounter, to keep children close to an adult at all times and not to feed the dingoes. For those venturing out on the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park there is a wide array of birdlife, dolphins, seals, fish and even the odd shark to be seen in the region. NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said families are spoilt for choice during these school holidays, with a huge range of spectacular landscapes to explore. “There’s no better way to wind down from a busy year and wear the kids out during school holidays than by getting into nature in a national park,” Mr Griffin said. “Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a multi-day adventure, we have hundreds of national parks and reserves to choose from, offering a range of accommodation options and activities for explorers young and old. “National parks have walks for every style of bushwalker, whether you need something suitable for prams or are after a longer, more challenging walk. NSW National Parks contribute about $18 million and 74,000 jobs to the NSW economy every year, and tourism to regional and rural national parks supports economic recovery, helping communities that have endured drought, bushfires and flooding. Visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website to plan your next weekend or holiday. By Marian SAMPSON Shorebirds can be seen on the beaches around the Great Lakes Marine Park. Photo: Marian Sampson. A white bellied sea eagle. Photo by Matt Spillard. Nature at its best in the Barrington National Park.
