Parks and reserves

 

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Parks Australia

Parks Australia works to enhance, protect and promote Australia's natural and cultural environment in harmony with the nation's social and economic goals.

The Director of National Parks assists the Minister and the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts in the conservation and appreciation of Australia's biological diversity and associated cultural heritage, through leadership and cooperation in the management of Commonwealth parks and reserves. These include areas located on Australian island territories and in Commonwealth waters.

 

National Reserve System

National Reserve System

The National Reserve System is Australia's network of protected areas, conserving examples of our natural landscapes and native plants and animals for future generations. Based on a scientific framework, it is the nation's natural safety net against our biggest environmental challenges.

National Reserve System

National Parks and Botanic Gardens

National Parks and Botanic Gardens

Explore Australia's spectacular natural and cultural heritage through our Commonweath National Parks and Botanic Gardens.

National Parks | Botanic Gardens

The majority of parks and reserves across Australia are managed by State and Territory Governments protected area management agencies.

Australian Alps National Parks

Australian Alps National Parks

There are eleven national parks and reserves in the Australian Alps that cross State and Territory borders. These parks and reserves are collectively known as the Australian Alps National Parks.

Permits for Commonwealth Parks and reserves

Permits for Commonwealth Parks and Reserves

Certain activities within Australian Commonwealth parks and reserves require a permit under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

Parks and reserves permits