National Parks

The area has four National Parks: Ravensbourne and Crows Nest, with walking tracks, picnic spots and impressive lookouts; and two small former Forest Reserves: Geham and Hampton.

The Three Lakes

Lakes Cooby, Cressbrook and Perseverance are ideal locations for water sport activities, camping, fishing and boating. For those who wish to keep their feet dry, there are picnic areas, walking tracks and birding locations.

Bird Trails

There are 3 trails, with a brief description of the habitat, how to get there (with GPS readings) and the name of a few of the birds you might find there.

Parks and Reserves

Peacehaven; Charles and Motee Rogers Bushland Reserve; Bullockys Rest; Hartmann Park, Peacehaven Botanic Park, Davidson Arboretum, Perseverance Reserve.

Horse and Bike Trails

Bicentennial National Trail; Fitch's Feats.

Drives

Tourist Drive 2.
Walks, Water and Fragrance
Peace, Chicolates and Flowers

Soft 4WD Trails

These trails are on public roads, mostly gravel or formed earth. Some are in poor condition. A high clearance vehicle or 4WD is recommended.

Walks

There are many short and long walks in the parks and reserves of the Crows Nest Highfields District.

 

Lake Cressbrook