National parks and protected areas
Plan eco-friendly visits using official sources
Follow park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable you to travel responsibly across the seasons.
Updated: May 2026
Key resources for planning
Official National Parks Guide
Authoritative information for parks and protected areas: access rules, sensitive zones, seasonal notices, and visitor guidelines.
Explore official park information
Protected Areas and Park Networks
Park network overview: destinations, how to reach them, and staying on marked routes with minimal impact.
View park rules and access information
Heritage & conservation context
UNESCO heritage and conservation overview
Heritage listings and conservation context to explain why some areas have stricter rules and restricted access.
Discover conservation and heritage
Ecological rules to follow
Stick to designated trails
Respect wildlife quiet zones
No open fires
Take all waste with you