Let your eyes rest on valleys and valleys of emerald mountains and let your feet carry you on an adventurous trek among lush rainforest filled with gorgeous falls and lakes…The Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is a paradise for those who seek the rejuvenating comfort of Mother Nature. If you’re spending your vacation in the picturesque Armidale city, you should consider staying at the Country Comfort Armidale Hotel a premier Armidale motel , as it is located just approximately 35 minutes away from the national park.
Named after the famous Australian explorer John Oxley who passed through the area in 1818, the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is one of the largest national parks in New South Wales and is listed among the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area as it offers a rich array of biodiversity. The park located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, is home to over 350 species fauna and contains some of Australia’s most dramatic falls and gorges such as the Apsley-Macleay gorges.
Smell the earthy smell of the moist ground and drink in the fresh air while setting up camp at the Apsley-Macleay gorges, one of the best camp-sites in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Not only will you be able to enjoy walking and barbecuing with your camp buddies but you can also see some amazing sites such as the majestic Apsley falls. Keep your eyes open as the spot is an ideal location for watching birds like the black cockatoo, king parrot and the colorful spotted pardalote.
If you want to take an adventurous nature trek through the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, ramble along the Green Gully track, an invigorating 65km walk that takes you on a journey filled with wildlife and spectacular natural attractions. While walking along the Green Gully track you will be able to see some of the park’s popular residents like the cute little Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, flying sugar gliders, the shy platypus and the all-time favorite, adorable Koala Bear!
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
