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Looking for the best photography in New South Wales? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New South Wales. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Photography Spots in and near New South Wales

  • Coalcliff, New South Wales

    Coalcliff Rock Pools

    Play around in this lovely seawater pool or get your goggles on and do some laps in this scenic pool. Safe and fun for all swimmers, it's also the perfect place to cool off and admire the Sea Cliff Bridge from below. Walk south along the rock platform (make sure the tide isn't too high) to find s...
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  • Royal National Park, New South Wales

    Hike Curra Moors Loop Track

    5.0
    6.2 mi
    Please note that a lot of the track is exposed, so make sure if it's a nice day to bring a hat and sun protection. If it's rainy, please be careful of the rocks and note that the trail can get boggy.At certain times of the year, you can see whales off the coast as the track follows their migrator...
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  • Kanangra Walls Lookout, New South Wales

    Catch the Sunrise at Kanangra Walls

    0.6 mi / 65.6 ft gain
    The Drive Kanangra Walls is a 220km drive from Sydney. Expect to take 3 1/2 hours + add some time for a pit stop. The easiest way to navigate here is to use your GPS and head for Boyd River Campground. This will take you along the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains til you reach the...
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  • 35 Echo Point Road, New South Wales

    Photograph the Three Sisters

    4.0
    0.75 mi / 200 ft gain
    No visit to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains would be complete without viewing the Three Sisters. There is a main viewing area at Echo Point, which offers amazing views of the rock formation and the surrounding valley, with the Blue Mountain's signature hazy blue tint. However, this area can get p...
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  • Patonga, New South Wales

    Warrah Lookout

    Drink your morning coffee with incredible panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Hawkesbury River. Drive to Patonga and from the end of the beach follow the trailhead signs to Pearl Beach. A steep incline for the first 10-15 minutes of the walk will get the legs burning. Once it starts to plate...
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  • Violet Street, New South Wales

    Explore Scenic World

    1.5 mi
    The Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains is so packed with epic sights that it's difficult to see them all! Scenic World allows you to see many of these sights, such as Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, and walking on the forest floor in just a few hours. You also get the added experience of ridi...
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  • Shoal Bay, New South Wales

    Climb Tomaree Head Summit

    5.0
    0.6 mi / 528.2 ft gain
    Driving through Shoal Bay along the water you will come to a car park at the end of the road. There is beach access to Zenith Beach and this is also where Mount Tomaree Head Summit walk begins. The walk starts off fairly easy and is paved or has metal stairways for the duration of the summit. Aft...
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  • Bell, New South Wales

    Thor's Head, Asgard Swamp.

    4 mi / 1000.7 ft gain
    This track starts with a dirt road turn off of the Great Western Highway onto Victoria Falls Road, note: you will need a four wheel drive or capable car, nothing small. There is a beautiful lookout at the end of this road, but you want to pull over at the sign that says "Thor's Head, Asgard Swamp...
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  • Katoomba, New South Wales

    Hiking Narrow Neck Plateau

    12.4 mi
    Where to start hiking Narrow Neck Plateau Narrow Neck Plateau is at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. If you're driving, you'll head along Glenraphael Drive and park at the locked gate to begin your walk — from here, your walk will be about 20km return. If you're coming via train, you can make Kat...
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  • Monga, New South Wales

    Hike the Corn Trail in Monga NP

    9.3 mi
    I highly recommended you walk the trail from top to bottom, arranging to leave your vehicle or to be picked up from the bottom carpark on No Name Mountain Rd. (Its a killer walk the other way!) Allow a minimum of 5 - 6hrs depending on your fitness. There are 2 starting points for the Corn Trail, ...
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  • Port Macquarie, New South Wales

    Hike Port Macquarie's Rugged Coastline

    2.5 mi / 129 ft gain
    Situated 550km from Brisbane and 385km from Sydney, Port Macquarie is a great spot to spend the night or a few days, and explore the New South Wales Mid North Coast. This stunning coastal hike can take you from Port Macquarie's Lighthouse Beach all the way into the centre of town, but for those n...
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  • Kirribilli, New South Wales

    Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmoral - foreshore walk

    Sydney Harbour is arguably one of the best harbours in the world. There is no better way to explore than on foot and no better walk to take than the foreshore route from Sydney Harbour to Balmoral Beach. Start at Milson's Point at the Harbour Bridge’s northern stairs at Burton Street. Walk downhi...
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  • Sans Souci, New South Wales

    Relax at Cook Park

    5.0
    Camp out, chill, and swim with ease, nice large beaches with beautiful access to nice grassy park which has picnic tables, gazebos and plenty of shaded space from large trees! You can swim in historic Ramsgate Baths which allow you to swim safely in a large wooden netted area overlooking the wate...
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