National parks and protected areas
Plan low-impact visits using official sources
Consult park regulations, trail guidance, and heritage listings to select routes that safeguard habitats and enable responsible travel across seasons.
Updated: May 2024
Key resources for planning
Official National Parks Guide
Official information for parks and protected regions: entry rules, sensitive areas, seasonal notices, and guidance for visitors.
Explore official park information
Protected areas and park networks
Park network overview: destinations, how to reach them, 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 certain zones have tighter rules and restricted access.
Learn about conservation and UNESCO heritage
Eco rules to follow
Stick to marked trails
Respect wildlife quiet zones
No open flames
Dispose of all waste