National parks and protected areas
Plan travel with a low environmental footprint using official sources
Follow park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel across the seasons.
Updated: May 2024
Key resources for planning
Official national parks guide
Official information for parks and protected areas: access rules, sensitive zones, seasonal notices, and visitor guidance.
Explore official park information
Protected areas and park networks
Park network overview: where to go, how to get there, and how to stay on marked routes with minimal impact.
View park rules and access details
Heritage and conservation context
UNESCO heritage and conservation overview
Heritage listings and conservation background to help you understand why some areas have stricter rules and restricted access.
Learn about conservation and heritage
Ecological guidelines to observe
Stay on marked trails only
Respect wildlife quiet zones
No open flames
Take all waste with you