National parks and protected areas
Plan responsible, low-impact visits using official sources
Rely on park guidelines, trail directions, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel through the seasons.
Updated: May 2025
Key resources for planning
Official national parks guide
Authoritative information on parks and protected areas: access rules, sensitive zones, seasonal notices, and visitor guidance.
Explore official park information
Protected areas and park networks
Overview of park networks: where to visit, how to reach, and how to stay on designated 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 explain why some areas have stricter rules and restricted access.
Learn about conservation and heritage
Environmental rules to follow
Stay on marked trails
Respect wildlife quiet zones
No open fires
Pack out all waste