National Parks

From glistening beaches to rainforests and outback plains, Australia's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries offer stunning natural beauty and rich Aboriginal culture.

Australia’s Top End – the tropical Northern Territory – is home to more than 20 wonderful national parks. There’s Kakadu, Gurig, Litchfield, Gregory, Mary River and Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge), to name just a few. Victoria’s Murray and Grampians regions are home to spectacular national parks, wilderness and wildlife. The Murray’s red river gums and lakes contrast with the stunning rock formations of the Grampians. Some of Tasmania’s most famous national parks include the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers, the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair, and the South West National Park – which also form part of a large World Heritage area. A region of natural contrasts, Northern New South Wales supports many beautiful parks. From thickly forested subtropical ranges to white sand bays, and bush land-hugging cliffs, nature abounds here. The Tropical North Queensland region is the ideal starting point for travelers wanting to explore the natural wonderland made up of the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforest, outback savannah plains and the vast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula.

Source: Tourism Australia 2006

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