Long walk ends at Patonga

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is celebrating Parks Week, which kicked off on Saturday, March 2, with a number of walks, including one which ends at Patonga in 13 weeks' time.

National Parks and Wildlife Service acting regional manager Mr Deon van Ransburg said the theme of Parks Week was Get Healthy in Nature.

The Parks Week celebrations kicked off with the Coastal Walk Series which runs over 13 weeks and travels from Queens Wharf in Newcastle to Patonga.

"The Coastal Walk series is so popular that this year we will run it on both Thursdays and Saturdays.

"Other activities to celebrate getting healthy in nature include a walk through beautiful Brisbane Water National Park near Girrakool where you can enjoy nature's beauty.

"For others there is an opportunity to explore the area where a fire ravaged bushland in Bouddi National Park near Lobster Beach and marvel at nature's recovery," said Mr van Ransburg.

The Central Coast activities are among more than 30 events occurring in national parks across the state to celebrate Parks Week.

It is a Trans-Tasman celebration aimed at encouraging people in Australia and New Zealand to explore their local national parks.

Media Release, 21 Feb 2013

Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service