To help families, who want to get out in nature over the summer holidays, we have put together a list of some of the best attractions in local state forests.
From free camping trips to day excursions and picnics, local forests offer a fun and free experience and there's loads to see and do on the South Coast.
State forest visitors will notice improvements to roads, campsites and attractions with widespread investment in construction works and maintenance across the forest estate over the past year.
To help you experience the best of what the region has to offer, Forestry Corporation has suggested a list of popular state forest experiences in your neck of the woods.
List of popular activities
- Visit the beautiful Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens – Mogo State Forest
- Pack a picnic basket – Bermagui Picnic Area – Bermagui State Forest
- Take a leisurely walk at one of the many South Coast walking trails.
- Explore hundreds of kilometers of sweet Single Track at one of the many State Forest based mountain bike destinations.
- Try and spot a platypus at Imlay Creek Rest Area – Timbillica State Forest.
- Wake up to bird song – Paddys River Dam – Bago State Forest
Forestry Corporation's Southern NSW Partnerships Leader, Brendan Grimson, said State forests offer a lot to people wanting to get away for a day trip.
"We encourage people to put State forests on their day trip plans, as well as supporting local businesses along the way," Brendan said.
"Yadboro Flat Camp Ground, Bermagui Picnic Area and Scrubby Creek Rest Area are just the tip of the iceberg of family friendly locations on the South Coast.
"We encourage people to visit State forests during their travels, you can take the family dog, pack a picnic lunch and find your own special place off busy well-travelled routes.
"These sites are just the tip of the iceberg for family friendly locations on the South Coast," he said.
Visitors should go to the Forestry Corporation website and make note of closures, notices and Solid Fuel Fire Bans before heading out to the forest.
We also urge motorists in state forests to stick to formed roads and trails and be mindful of other forest users and changing conditions.
With more than 2-million hectares of State forests across NSW, there are endless places to discover and experiences to share.
"Our State forests have spectacular scenery and award-winning visitor areas. I encourage everyone to get out and discover their new favourite places and make the most of the favourable conditions these holidays," Brendan said.
"Visitors can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information on places to visit."
