Australia's world heritage list

Index page for Australian properties on the World Heritage List. This site has a map of the properties and provides links to further information.

http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/index.html

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.

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

Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)

The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection. The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild.

http://www.anbg.gov.au/gardens

Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island is Australia's most unusual urban park - a heritage-listed island in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour. Visit, discover and experience this Sydney icon.

http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/

Commonwealth botanic gardens

Find out about Australia's Commonwealth Botanic Gardens. This page provides links to information on the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra; Booderee Botanic Gardens, Booderee National Park; and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden, Norfolk Island.

http://environment.gov.au/parks/bot/botanic-gardens.html

Commonwealth national parks

Find out about Australia's Commonwealth National Parks. This page provides links to information on Kakadu National Park, Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, Booderee National Park, Norfolk Island National Park, Christmas Island National Park and Pulu Keeling National Park.

http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/national-parks.html

Do you want to go recreational fishing?

Recreational fishing activities are managed by the states and territories. This page links to the recreational fishing rules for the states and territories.

http://www.daff.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/rec-fishing

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

This site is the gateway for information on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area.

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/

Kakadu national park

Kakadu National Park is managed jointly by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu/

Marine Pests

Marine pests threaten Australia's marine environment and marine industries. The National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions aims to prevent new pests arriving and minimise the spread and impact of pests that are already established in Australia. Discover what you can do to help.

http://www.marinepests.gov.au/

Parks and reserves - Commonwealth - permits

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 need a permit. Activities must be consistent with the Management Plan for the park or reserve in which the activity is to be conducted.

http://australia.gov.au/service/parks-and-reserves-commonwealth-permits

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Sydney Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world and a great Australian landscape. Magnificent headlands, islands, bays and beaches form a string of accessible urban parks. The parklands managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust encompass the natural and cultural heritage of Sydney.

http://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/