The Port Macquarie region in New South Wales is known for its diverse parks and nature reserves, providing visitors with the opportunity to discover a range of landscapes, including rainforests and coastal walks. Notable parks in the area include Limeburners Creek National Park, offering a unique coastal walking experience, and Macquarie Nature Reserve, which features walking tracks and wildlife observation opportunities. Sea Acres National Park is renowned for its rare subtropical rainforest and the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, where visitors can enjoy informative displays and guided tours, including a 1.3km rainforest boardwalk.
Lake Innes Nature Reserve is home to the Googik Heritage walking track, ideal for walking, hiking, or cycling amidst scenic surroundings, while Burrawan State Forest in Herons Creek provides nature exploration and picturesque walks. Absalom Reserve, situated in a residential area, features a large playground for children. Crowdy Bay National Park, located south of Camden Haven, offers sweeping beaches, dramatic headlands, wetlands, rainforest areas, and wildflower displays. Boorganna Nature Reserve represents a significant remnant of the once extensive Comboyne Plateau rainforest.
Dooragan National Park, positioned on North Brother Mountain with views of Queens Lake and Camden Haven, allows visitors to enjoy panoramic views from viewing platforms at the summit. Additionally, the Port Macquarie region boasts WildNets Adventure Park, Australia's largest suspended playground, featuring a vast network of interconnected spaces for exploration.