National parks and safeguarded areas
Plan eco-friendly visits with official sources
Follow park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel across seasons.
Updated: May 2024
Essential planning resources
Official national parks guide
Official information 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: destinations, arrival options, and how to stay on marked routes with minimal footprint.
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 enforce stricter rules and restricted access.
Learn about conservation and heritage
Eco rules to follow
Stick to designated paths
Honor wildlife quiet zones
No open fires
Pack out all trash