National parks & protected areas
Schedule environmentally mindful visits using official guidance
Follow park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to pick routes that safeguard habitats and promote responsible travel across seasons.
Updated: March 2025
Key resources for planning
Formal national parks handbook
Official information for parks and protected areas: access rules, sensitive zones, seasonal notices, and visitor guidance.
Explore authoritative park information
Protected areas & park networks
Overview of park networks: destinations, transit details, and sticking to designated paths with minimal impact.
See park regulations and access details
Heritage & conservation context
UNESCO heritage and conservation overview
Heritage listings and conservation context to explain why some areas enforce tighter rules and limited access.
Learn about conservation and heritage
Ecological guidelines to observe
Stay on designated trails
Honor wildlife quiet zones
No open flames
Pack out all rubbish