National parks and protected areas
Plan environmentally mindful visits with official sources
Consult park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel across the seasons.
Updated: April 2024
Key resources for planning
Official national parks guide
Official details 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 limited access.
Discover conservation and heritage
Eco rules to follow
Stick to marked trails only
Respect quiet zones for wildlife
No open fires
Take all waste with you