Brisbane Water National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Brisbane Water National Park is on the central coast near Gosford, north of Sydney. The park offers a range of wonderful experiences, making it a great daytrip or weekend away from the city.
An NPWS ranger shows a child who's climbed a tree something interesting above them during a nature
Picnic tables at Staples lookout picnic area. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) adult and joey in a tree. Photo credit: Ken Stepnell © DPIE
Come to see colourful spring wildflowers, ancient Aboriginal engraving sites and scenic views from the park's lookouts. There are great fishing spots to discover, along with walking and cycling trails that cross rainforest and rugged sandstone country. The park's waterways are a great place to spend a day on the water, so don't forget your kayak.

Head to one of the coastal towns, like Umina Beach to organise your lunch before finding your own scenic picnic spot, or make a stop at Patonga for some tasty fish and chips and a beach view.