National parks and protected regions
Plan environmentally friendly visits using official sources
Follow park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to pick routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel throughout the year.
Updated: March 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 visit, how to reach them, and how to stay on marked paths with minimal impact.
View park rules and access information
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.
Discover conservation and heritage
Environmental rules to follow
Stick to designated trails only
Respect wildlife quiet zones
No open flames
Take all waste with you