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Parks Australia Our national parks protect some of Australia's most stunning natural areas and Aboriginal heritage.

Parks Australia helps to manage some of Australia’s most spectacular national parks. Many of them are global tourism destinations, helping visitors connect with iconic Australian landscapes and Aboriginal culture. Our national parks range from Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory through to Booderee on the south coast of New South Wales – all jointly managed with their traditional owners – and parks on Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) islands. Parks Australia supports the Director of National Parks and is part of the Australian Government Department for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Reach Australia's state parks via the links below
New South Wales (NSW) - http://www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/
South Australia (SA) - http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/home
Northern Territory (NT) - http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - http://www.tams.act.gov.au/parks-recreation
Western Australia (WA) - http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/
Tasmania - http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/

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Australian Alps - http://theaustralianalps.wordpress.com/

20/10/2026

We 💚 the hairy snail! 🐌

There’s more colour in the desert than you might think. 🌼🌿Piriyakutu/piriya piriya is an important time for plant life a...
18/10/2026

There’s more colour in the desert than you might think. 🌼🌿

Piriyakutu/piriya piriya is an important time for plant life at Uluṟu–Kata Tjuṯa National Park, with food plants flowering, fruiting and producing seed, and grevilleas beginning to bloom.

Wildflower displays vary from year to year and depend heavily on rainfall, so no two seasons look exactly the same.

The park is home to more than 400 plant species, many of which have cultural importance to Aṉangu as sources of food, medicine, tools and fuel.

If you spot flowers during your visit, enjoy them where they grow. Please stay on marked tracks and leave flowers, fruit and vegetation undisturbed for others and for the wildlife that depends on them. 🧡

📸 Parakeelya ©️ Mikayla Barnes
📸 Common White Sunray ©️ Mikayla Barnes
📸 Keeled Fringe Myrtle ©️ Mikayla Barnes
📸 Pink Everlasting ©️ Lara Videnovic
📸 Silver Mulla Mulla ©️ Rhiannon Gonlag
📸 Desert Heath Myrtle ©️ Mikayla Barnes

14/10/2026

"Excuse me, can I just slither on past you if you don't mind?" 🐍

Known in Pitjantjatjara as Kuniya, the word translates to woma python (Aspidites ramsayi). With a rather docile temperament, we expect this is exactly what the python was thinking while enjoying some sun. ☀️

They are also mostly nocturnal creatures, so this was a nice surprise being able to say hello during the day while at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park!

Despite being not dangerous to humans, we do always recommend to keep a safe distance from these creatures, as they can be startled easily.

Thanks for sharing this incredible video with us, Lauren! 🧡

📹 Lauren Macleod

Fourteen little penguins received their first H5 bird flu vaccination as part of ongoing efforts to help wildlife at Boo...
02/10/2026

Fourteen little penguins received their first H5 bird flu vaccination as part of ongoing efforts to help wildlife at Booderee National Park.

The 14 penguins, from 9 nests on Bowen Island, were vaccinated following a thorough health assessment. Each bird was weighed, measured, health scored and microchipped, providing valuable baseline information to help monitor their health into the future. The penguins will receive their second vaccination in 3-4 weeks.

The location of each nest was also recorded, with motion-sensor cameras installed to monitor the penguins following their vaccinations.

Importantly, no signs of H5 bird flu were detected in the penguins during the visit.

This work, led by the New South Wales government with support from Parks Australia, Taronga Zoo Sydney Conservation Society and veterinary experts builds on ongoing H5 bird flu preparedness and response activities at Booderee National Park.

Life can be tough in the red desert, and its smallest residents need extra protection from some unwelcome neighbours. A ...
01/10/2026

Life can be tough in the red desert, and its smallest residents need extra protection from some unwelcome neighbours.

A recent predator management program at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park removed 20 feral cats and one fox from the park, helping protect native mammals, birds and reptiles, including the threatened tjakura (great desert skink).

Mala Rangers were able to build their skills through hands-on conservation work, learning how to place and bait traps, and helping install new remote monitoring technology that sends an alert when a trap has been triggered.

More on this story is available via the link in the comments.

Photos: Cheryl-Ann Monks

We have a challenge for you all - what is the name of this rock at Norfolk Island? 👀Our team have debated for hours (oka...
22/09/2026

We have a challenge for you all - what is the name of this rock at Norfolk Island? 👀

Our team have debated for hours (okay maybe seconds) on what this rock looks like - so let us know what you think?

Bonus points for the most creative answer. 😄

21/09/2026

Good news from Booderee National Park! 🌱

Sightings of our southern brown bandicoots (𝐼𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑢𝑠) are showing they’re busy foraging and exploring their surroundings.

As these small marsupials are usually active at night, daytime sightings like this one are a great reminder of the incredible work our team does every single day to provide these creatures with a safe and beautiful home at Booderee.

Seedlings being grown at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) are in the vanguard of the effort to save one of...
18/09/2026

Seedlings being grown at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) are in the vanguard of the effort to save one of the world’s rarest plants from extinction.

Just six Eucalyptus recurva plants – also known as Mongarlowe mallee or the “ice-age gum” – remain in the wild in southern NSW. They are a long way apart and only flower sporadically, which makes natural cross-pollination almost impossible.

The main goal: produce seed that is as genetically diverse as possible, forming the basis of longer-term conservation efforts.

Find out more about how ANBG is working with the NSW Government’s Saving Our Species program to bring this ancient plant back from the brink via the link in the comments.

All walking tracks at the Norfolk Island Botanic Gardens are now officially open and ready to enjoy. A $500,000 project ...
17/09/2026

All walking tracks at the Norfolk Island Botanic Gardens are now officially open and ready to enjoy.

A $500,000 project has improved access to some of Norfolk Island’s most spectacular rainforest scenery. The works included installing more weather-resistant, anti-slip decking, replacing ageing wooden treads, and stabilising and resurfacing ground trails with compacted gravel to enhance visitor safety and experience.

The team at Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Gardens would like to invite everyone to explore the upgraded trails, including Samson’s Circuit and the Rainforest Gully Circuit, where you can experience stunning tree fern valleys, giant vines, and the lush beauty of Norfolk Island's rainforest.

The southern migration has begun at Booderee National Park! 👀Humpback and southern right whales are making their journey...
17/09/2026

The southern migration has begun at Booderee National Park! 👀

Humpback and southern right whales are making their journey back south along the coast, and they're not travelling alone. During your next visit, keep an eye out for proud mums and their newborn calves as they cruise past Booderee's shoreline. During the southerly migration, whales can sometimes be seen close to shore, resting and playing in sheltered bays with their young.

One of the best places to spot these magnificent visitors is from the historic Cape St George Lighthouse. One of our team members also recently spotted some humpback's from Kitty Beach.

If you're lucky enough to see whales close to shore, remember to keep noise to a minimum and enjoy the moment from a respectful distance. 🐳💙

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