Australian National Parks

“If you respect the land, then you will feel the land. Your experience will be one that you will not get anywhere else.”
~ Brian Baruwei – Wurrkbarbar Clan. Aboriginal traditonal owner.

Covering more than 24 million hectares, Australia has one of the largest not to mention greatest national park systems in the world. Due to the diverse Australian environment the national parks range from beautiful, lush rainforest to waterless, dry desert and are home to not only spectacular scenery but a large number of native wildlife and because of this exciting diversity much of Australia has been placed upon the World Heritage listing.

The plants and wildlife in Australian National Parks are strictly protected and should be treated with respect and care. Some of these parks contain ancient Aboriginal Rock Art that can date back thousands of years and are an irreplaceable part of the indigenous culture.

Some of the most wonderous parks can be found in the Northern Territory. Kakadu National Park is a natural wonder and one of those on the World Heritage list. It features rugged terrain as well as lush wetlands and is steeped in Aboriginal culture.

Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park is also a World Heritage listing and is home to the great sandstone rock formation, Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock). The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has so much on offer – warm springs, water holes, rock caves and ancient indigenous paintings.

Australian national parks aren’t only home to bushland and wildlife in fact some of the most beautiful beaches can be found discreetly positioned behind the bushlands.

There are many bushwalking adventures to be had in Australian national parks, plenty to see and experience (though caution should be taken, it is always important to let someone know when you are going to trek through the Australian wilderness in case of emergency).