Penrith National Park in Penrith, New South Wales | Sport & recreation

Penrith National Park

Locality: Penrith, New South Wales

Phone: 1800 PNP

Address: Penrith 2750 Penrith, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.jayskinnercampaign.com

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22.01.2022 Feeling like you need to relax and get away from it all? Visit the Penrith National Park and experience the tranquility of the dense eucalyptus forests and rare species of flying Kangaroos. From day hikes to camping trips, the Penrith national park has toilet facilities, camping sites, along with a gift shop to remember your visit. If you would like the opportunity to learn about the immense history of the secluded park, call 1800-PNP to book a tour guide on the day of your visit.

21.01.2022 Highlighted in white, it is evident of the large area Penrith National Park is situated in.

18.01.2022 Take care when hiking in the Penrith National Park. Prepare well, wear warm clothing and always let someone know where you are going for your hike. At the three sisters, it is currently 5 degrees, with a maximum of 15 today.

16.01.2022 Penrith National Park is a region that spreads over the plains of Penrith into the mountainous regions of the southern part of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. The National Park covers an area of 500km2, making it the 2nd largest National Park, after the much larger Wollemi National Park. Penrith National Park is renowned by it's diverse range of unique species of flora and fauna. These species include the Wandering feathered Crocodile (Featheritious Crocodyli...dae), the Flying Kangaroo (Flyeous Macropodidae), and MockingJays (Mockerious JayJay) When Europeans arrived in Australia, the Penrith National Park had already been inhabited for several millennia by the Gundungurra people.The Gundungurra creation story of the Blue Mountains tells that Dreamtime creatures Mirigan and Garangatch, half fish and half reptile, fought an epic battle which scarred the landscape into the Penrith National Park. Following the crossing the Blue Mountains by Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth in 1811,they noted the unique environment of which Penrith National Park enclosed. They especially recorded the large number of flying Kangaroos, thought to have been extinct. When they came back from their endeavour, Lawson acknowledged to fellow explorers the peculiarity of the region. In late 1814, Governor Lachlan Macquarie addressed the significant peculiarity of the Penrith region and suggested that it is of utmost importance to preserve the unique species and the environment in the area. Today the Penrith National Park has numerous tourist sites and walking tracks which take you deep into the heart of the unique environment, with tours and information about the species and the history.

11.01.2022 Contrary to popular belief, the Three Sisters are actually situated in the Penrith National Park!

06.01.2022 Special Event on the 30th of June at Penrith National Park. To raise awareness for the Jay Skinner Campaign, a fund-raiser is being held to raise funds for this cause. Fun day out with rides for kids, stalls and loads of fun. Bring your family or your friends, and enjoy a day out! Fund raiser starts at 9am and ends at 8pm, fireworks start at 6pm. "Doing your part for a friend in need, can bring peace and justice to our world, through the Lord our God" - Acts 27: 1-5

04.01.2022 Dressed elegantly for their trip to the Penrith National Park, the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge took to the spectacular views at Narrow Neck Lookout. Prince William came within a few centimeters of the edge of the cliff to get a better look at the unique species of eucalyptus' a hundred meters below. It's not often that the PNP is visited by such significant people, especially royalty. The amount of people that came through the park was triple its normal visitors with the clear sky's and calm weather helping fuel it's popularity. With the cooler weather of Winter approaching, ensure you plan your hikes accordingly and let someone know of your whereabouts.

03.01.2022 High gust winds have been experienced today in the Blue Mountains and Penrith National Park. If you are driving or walking under such conditions, whether it be on Blue Mountains roads or Penrith National Park fire trails, be sure to look for overhanging branches and trees. Despite the warm conditions this winter, after sunset the temperature drops dramatically, so be sure to wear warm clothing if camping.

03.01.2022 Situation Update 4pm 5/9/12 So for things are OK in the Blue Mountains with the PNP Fire Tower Operator reporting the area is currently all clear. There are though a number of fires burning around the state with the most significant two being:... 1. Emergency Warning - PNP Area (Penrith Fire) - Penrith River 2. Watch and Act - Penrith National Park, Blue Mountains Thank to everyone for your diligence today in ensuring there are no fires. Remember if you see a fire call Triple zero (000) See more

02.01.2022 In the first weekend of his second stint as prime minister, Kevin Rudd last Saturday visited the secluded conference centre near Katoomba in the Penrith National Park. Despite the icy and wet conditions, he attracted quite a crowd of local residents as he answered questions on the upcoming election. Kevin jokingly acknowledged the importance of the PNP as a popular tourist attraction. "I hope this rich environment around me, known to many as the Penrith National Park in the B...lue mountains will root my success as the leader of the Labor Party" Along with ALP candidate for Macquarie Susan Templeman, he campaigned by answering a series of questions about the growing concerns of arsonists in Penrith National Park. Will Kevin's Rudd visit to the Penrith National Park increase the tourist attractions of the area? Comment your opintions below! For information about the Parks tourist attractions and endangered species. Visit the website www.penrithnationalparks.bluemountains.gov.au