National parks and protected areas
Plan eco-friendly visits with official sources
Consult park guidelines, trail directions, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel year-round.
Updated: March 2025
Key resources for planning
Official national parks guide
Authoritative information about parks and protected areas: access rules, sensitive zones, seasonal notices, and guidance for visitors.
Explore official park information
Protected areas and park networks
Overview of park networks: where to visit, how to reach them, and how to remain on marked trails with minimal footprint.
View park rules and access details
Heritage & conservation context
UNESCO heritage and conservation overview
Heritage listings and conservation context to help you understand why some areas have stricter rules and restricted access.
Learn about conservation and heritage
Ecological rules to follow
Stick to clearly marked trails
Respect quiet zones for wildlife
No open fires
Take all waste with you