Tasmania's outstanding national park system offers visitors a wide choice of opportunities to discover spectacular landscapes, from highlands carved by glaciers to quiet, solitary beaches; from cool, silent rainforests to colourful, alpine wilderness wildflowers. Our 19 national parks encompass a diversity of unspoiled habitats and ecosystems which offer refuge to unique, and often ancient, plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.

There is a park for every season, and a park for every person. Discover the natural and cultural values they protect and the enjoyment they offer with our online Visitors Guides. Please note that fees apply for entry into national parks, and that dogs and other pets are not allowed in national parks.

• Visitor's Guide -Tasmania's National Parks http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
• Visitor's Guide - www.parks.tas.gov.au/whanat.html Tasmania's Reserves - Macquarie Island World Heritage Area - Marine Reserves - Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
• Visitor's Guide to Tasmania'sOutdoor Recreation - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/recreation.html
• Visitor's Guide to Tasmania's Historic Places http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/historic/visguide/visguide.html
• Visitor's Guide to Great Walks of Tasmania http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/bushwalking.html
• Visitor's Guide to 60 Great Short Walks in Tasmania http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/shortwalks/index.html
• Visitor's Guide to Great Bushwalks http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/tracknotes/index.html
• Visitor's Guide to The Tasmanian Trail http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/tastrail.html
  A long distance (480 kms) multi-purpose recreational trail extending from Devonport on the northern coast of Tasmania to Dover in the south.
• Visitor's Guide to Planning Your Walk
• Visitor's Guide to Camping and Caravaning http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/camping/camping.html
• Visitor's Guide to Disabled Access http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/disabled/index.html
• Visitor's Guide to Discovery Rangers http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/education/discovery_ranger/index.html
• Visitor's Guide to Boating, Kayaking and Rafting
• Visitor's Guide to Permits and Forms http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/permit/index.html
• Visitor's Guide to where's Tasmania http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/where/where.html

Ben Lomond - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
An alpine park with downhill skiing in season.
Cradle Mountain *§ - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Offers a variety of wilderness experiences.
Douglas-Apsley - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Protects the rich diversity of dry sclerophyll forest.
Freycinet - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Spectacular scenery on Tasmania's east coast.
Hartz Mountains* - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Superb mountain landscapes close to Hobart.
Kent Group - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
The Kent Group is as beautiful as it is remote.
Lake St Clair*§ - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Offers a wealth of walking opportunities.
Maria Island - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
A rich history, walks and abundant wildlife.
Mole Creek Karst* - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Discover the spectacular caves at Mole Creek.
Mt Field - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
From waterfalls to snow-capped peaks.
Mt William - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Long lonely beaches, rich wildlife and plant life.
Narawntapu - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
The "Serengeti" of Tasmania, rich in wildlife.
Rocky Cape - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Aboriginal heritage, shipwrecks and more.
Savage River - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
A remote, wilderness park of temperate rainforest.
South Bruny - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Spectacular coastal scenery.
Southwest* - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
The heart of the Tasmanian wilderness.
Strzelecki - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Home of rare flora and fauna on Flinders Island.
Tasman - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Superb coastal scenery and stunning sea cliffs.
Walls of Jerusalem*
Rich alpine flora set among rugged mountains.
Wild Rivers* - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html
Dramatic peaks, rainforest, wild rivers and gorges.

(*forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. § part of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park).

Acknowledgement: We wish to acknowledge Parks Tasmania and their informative web site. This site http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/index.html is significant in promoting a rewarding experience in your next Tasmanian vacation and holiday.

Northern Territory National Parks

http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu Natioanl Park is argueably one of Australia's most well known National Park located some 320km from Darwin City in Northern Territory. Rich in Flora, Fauna and Aboriginal Culture.
http://www.ea.gov.au/

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is the home of Ayers Rock (Uluru) and the Olgas. A must see park on your to do list whilst visiting Australia.
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/uluru/index.html

For more information on the Parks of the Northern Territory please contact Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory PO Box 496 Palmerston NT 0831 Telephone 0061 (0) 8 894 555

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia including Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park (NT) .
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Indigenous Protected Areas
http://www.ea.gov.au/indigenous/ipa/index.html

Queensland National Parks

Marine Parks

Great Barrier Reef: The Reef HQ is the largest living coral reef aquarium in the world. The Reef HQ is a miniature version of the Great Barrier Reef and is the Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Reef HQ is still the largest living coral reef aquarium in the world known.
http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Indigenous Protected Areas
http://www.ea.gov.au/indigenous/ipa/index.html

For more informationon these parks please contact the Parks of Queensland please contact
Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Environment
PO Box 155 BRISBANE ALBERT STREET QLD 4002 Telephone (07) 3227 8185

Western Australia National Parks

Marine Parks

Ningaloo (Commonwealth Waters) Ningaloo Marine Park is located off Exmouth.
http://www.ea.gov.au/coasts/mpa/ningaloo/index.html

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia including Prince Regent River National Park (WA) and the Fitzgerald River National Park (WA).
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

For more information on the Parks of Western Australia please visit WA's Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM)

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Indigenous Protected Areas
http://www.ea.gov.au/indigenous/ipa/index.html

Tasmania National Parks

Marine Parks

Tasmanian Seamounts:Aprrox 170 km south of Hobart. The size approx being 370 square kilometres are 70 odd seamounts arising from water depths of between 1000 and 2000 m on the continental slope, between 50 and 170 km off southern Tasmania. These are remnants of extinct volcanoes. This park is inaccessable to the average traveller as it's off the mainland of Australia though the link here is for general information only
http://www.ea.gov.au/coasts/mpa/seamounts/index.html

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia includesMacquarie Island National Park South-West National Park (TAS) .
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Victorian Alpine National Parks

Victoria's largest national park Alpine National Park covers some 6400 sq klm of Victoria's High Country. It stretches along the Great Dividing Range from Mansfield through to the New South Wales border. Some features of geographical significance of the park include Mount Bogong (1986 metres) and Mount Feathertop (1922 metres),the State's tallest mountains; as well as steep river valleys, escarpments and theopen high plains.
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/bimberi.html

Mount Buffalo National Park
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/buffalo.html

Avon Wilderness ( Aust Alpine Park)
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/avon.html

http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia including Croajingalong National Park (VIC),Hattah-Kulkyne National Park (VIC) and Wilsons Promontory National Park (VIC).
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

South Australia National Parks

Marine Parks

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia includes Unnamed National Park (SA) and the 12th a Biosphere Reserve in South Australia is a combination of land tenures and includes Calperum and Taylorville Stations.
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Indigenous Protected Areas
http://www.ea.gov.au/indigenous/ipa/index.html

The Australian Alps National Parks in New Soutth Wales

http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/

Namadgi National Park: Is 105,900 hectares, making up more than half of the Australian Capital Territory. Namadgia lies just to the south of Canberra's outer suburb and to the s-w the park joins Kosciuszko National Park.
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/namadgi.html

Brindabella National Park
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/brinda.html

Kosciuszko National Park Kosciuszko is one of the most known and appreciated national parks in Australia, attracting some 3,000,000 visitors each year. The park is named after Mount Kosciuszko, which is 2228 metres being Australia's highest mountain. The park is approximately 150 kilometres in long, running from the Victorian border to the west of the Namadgi National Park. It is the largest park in New South Wales and the Australian Alps at 690,000 hectares . http://www.australianalps.deh.gov.au/index.html

Bimberi Nature Reserve
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/bimberi.html

Scabby Range Nature Reserve
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/bimberi.html

Snowy River National Park
http://www.australianalps.environment.gov.au/parks/snowy.html

Booderee National Park :( A Ntaional Park) Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens offer a range of recreational areas being located approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney or Canberra. Please note: unless otherwise indicated, water in the Gardens is not suitable for drinking there is an admission charge to enter Booderee National Park Opening Hours Weekdays 8:00am to 4:00pm Weekends & Public Holidays 10:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas Day
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/booderee/index.html

Biosphere Reserves in Australia

The 11 of Australia's 12 'Biosphere Reserves' are almost entirely in the protected areas of Australia including Kosciusko National Park (NSW) and Yathong National Park (NSW) .
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/biosphere/index.html

Permits Required to Visit Australian Parks and Reserves

If you wish to conduct research or any commercial activity in a Commonwealth park or reserve, or carry out certain recreational or other activities, you will require a permit to do so.
Permit details http://www.ea.gov.au/epbc/permits/parks/ and also http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/permits/index.html

Parks and Reserves Links Australian Government Links
http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/links/index.html

Indigenous Protected Areas
http://www.ea.gov.au/indigenous/ipa/index.html

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