Thirlmere Lakes National Park protects a chain of five freshwater lakes in the bushland just outside Thirlmere. The lakes are surrounded by eucalyptus forest and are home to waterbirds, turtles and other wildlife. An unmarked but well-defined walking track of about 6 km loops around the lakes. The Werri Berri picnic area has flush toilets, picnic tables, barbecues and parking on mostly flat ground. It’s a calm, local nature spot right on our doorstep, good for a walk and a picnic lunch.