Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Australia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Australia. This list contains 539 places from Nature preserve category.

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Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary Margaret River Region image
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Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary Margaret River Region
Hotel
👍👍 Outstanding accommodation and fantastic hosts Joy and Simon, with the best close up wildlife experience, and a luxurious open air spa to watch the stars at night. Chalets are generously spacious and well heated for extra comfort in chilly winter days. The surrounding bushland is absolutely beautifu...
A$345/night
5.00 (74 reviews)
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Bellthorpe Stays
Self-catering accommodation
5.00 (40 reviews)
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Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles.
5.00 (21 reviews)
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Phillip Island Nature Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Loved running around this 9km circuit. It was high tide, so I didn't get to the beach side on the east coast, but it was amazing at sunrise.
5.00 (15 reviews)
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Elizabeth Beach
Nature preserve
5.00 (11 reviews)
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Mangrove Boardwalk
Nature preserve
👍👍 Awesome walk area. Can see crabs if the tide is right.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Cape Paterson Coastal Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 We did not think this place could be that gorgeous 😍 Amazed at different rock formations and colours. Check for low tide to enjoy the best.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Southernmost Point Of City of Bayside
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful 🤩 place
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Rawson Falls Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Amazing rain forest. But it's only a small area. Yet, the bio diversity and thickness of the forest is amazing. There were no leeches when we visited on the summer.
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Flinders Ocean Beach
Nature preserve
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Bally Mountain Conservation Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great loop walk with views of Springbrook and the Gold Coast. The walk is approximately 6 kilometres round trip. There are some steep ascents and descents with cliff edges to be careful of. The walk currently says it is closed but I found it was ok, the main damage to the track was the road up (in t...
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Moreton Bay Ramsar internationally important wetland
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is a globally significant wetland site which is protected by an international treaty called the Ramsar Convention. The wetlands are critical feeding grounds for migratory shorebirds like the Critically Endangered Eastern Curlew. It’s a lovely spot to visit.
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Livingstone State Conservation Area
Nature preserve
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Limestone cave
Nature preserve
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Rangeview Crescent Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Really beautiful place with walking track next to creek. Very peaceful!
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Causeway Lake Conservation Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Has toilets and areas where to fish. Sunset is great and there is a place to buy any goodies while visiting. Playground and carpark available.
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Loch Luna Game Reserve
Nature preserve
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Heritage Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 A park where you can see wild kangaroos, walk along the Riverside & hike up the hills. The sunset view here is gorgeous. Our family visited here and enjoyed hiking around the hills & watching the wild kangaroos. You could park your car near the end of the park near Riverside & walk along the river...
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Brewer Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Named after our ancestors who made their mark on Adelaide in the early 1900s, this reserve holds a special place in my heart.
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Venus Bay Eco Retreat
Self-catering accommodation
5.00 (5 reviews)
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