Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens

Australia, Australia

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Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens is a stunning coastal reserve in Australia's Jervis Bay Territory, co-managed by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and Parks Australia, encompassing white-sand beaches, dramatic sea cliffs up to 130 meters high, lush rainforests, and rich wildlife including kangaroos and seabirds.

Meaning "bay of plenty" or "plenty of fish" in the Dhurga language, it spans the Bherwerre Peninsula and surrounding lands with crystal-clear waters, walking trails, and cultural sites, established as a nature reserve in 1971 and renamed in 1995 after transfer to Indigenous ownership.

The adjacent Booderee Botanic Gardens, Australia's only Aboriginal-owned botanic gardens started in 1951, feature native plants for bush tucker and medicine, picnic areas with barbecues, birdwatching trails, and a peaceful setting perfect for families, all accessible with a park entry pass.