Australia has more than 500 national parks. The national parks of Australia are huge areas of land that are protected to preserve the pristine habitat of rare animals and preserve the heritage and culture. This is an important part of our civilization that will be passed down to our descendants from generation to generation. Australia has 14 World Heritage areas, which were agreed upon with such organisations as UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Let's look at some examples of Australia's national parks.
The Top 15 National Parks in Australia |
Royal National Park, New South Wales
The Royal National Park was the first national park in Australia. The park is located in the south of Sydney in New South Wales. The park was formally proclaimed in 1879, making it the second park in the world after Yellowstone in the US. The Royal National Park attracts for its beautiful beaches, wonderful bushwalking trails, littoral rain forests, magnificent wildlife and ancient Aboriginal heritage.
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Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
The largest national park in Australia is Kakadu National Park. The park is located in the Northern Territory, where you can see diverse flora and fauna. Here you can meet kangaroos, giant crocodiles, more other animals. The Alligator River is considered one of the greatest places to touch Australia's wildlife in its natural habitat. The park is famous for its wild nature and natural rock art galleries.
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Purnululu National Park, Western Australia
The Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage area located in Western Australia. The meaning Purnululu is 'sandstone'. The park contains the Bungle Bungle Range, well known for the orange and black sandstone domes, which rise 300 metres above the grass-covered plain of the park.
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Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
The Freycinet National Park is the oldest park in Tasmania. Here you can see the pink and red granite mountains, that rise out of the sea. Also, the park is home to the Tasmanian devil, many species of birds, numerous reptiles including lizards, snakes, and more.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Aboriginal land and the spiritual heart of Australia. In the National Park, are the famous Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Uluru is a giant sandstone monolith that rises out of the Central Desert. Kata Tjuta is 36 domed rocks that form deep valleys and steep-sided gorges. These are aboriginal heritage and the most famous natural landmarks in Australia. The park is listed with UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales
Kosciuszko National Park located in New South Wales and is home to Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in mainland Australia. The park is a place of extraordinary beauty and magnificent landscape. Here you can see the crystal-clear rivers, mountain streams, caves, filled with wondrous limestone structures, and more.
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Great Sandy National Park, Queensland
Great Sandy National Park is a coastal national park located in Queensland. The park is divided into 2 sections: The Cooloola section in the south and Rainbow Beach in the north. Here you can see the only place in the world, where tall rainforest grows in the sand, called Fraser Island. You can meet dingoes, various species of birds, mangrove forests, swamps, beaches, and more.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is the most popular natural area located in Tasmania. No doubt that you will be captivated by a magnificent view of the majestic mountains and alpine lakes. This park is one of the most picturesque parks in Australia. Here you can find the extraordinary forests (cool mossy rain forests), beautiful flora, such as diverse alpine vegetation and colourful wildflowers.
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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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Daintree National Park, Queensland
Daintree National Park is the most spectacular park that has the oldest rainforest on the planet, where you can see the plant and animal species that are found nowhere else. The park is located in Far North Queensland. The park is valued for its incredible biodiversity and the rare species of birds. Daintree National Park is a World Heritage site.
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Nambung National Park, Western Australia
Nambung National Park is the national park located in Western Australia in the Wheatbelt region. Here you can see amazing natural limestone structures, which were formed 30 000 years ago. Some of them are 5 metres tall. You will also meet the unique flora and fauna region. The park is home to various species of wildlife.
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Port Campbell National Park, Victoria
Port Campbell National Park is the world-famous park that has the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the Gibson Steps, and the Grotto. The Twelve Apostles are magnificent rocks that rise up on Victoria's coastline. The natural beauty of the area will amaze you while a trip on the Great Ocean Road.
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The Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales
The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most famous natural attractions in NSW. The park has a rich Aboriginal past, where you can see ancient rock engravings in the caves that testify to the deep spirituality of past and present. The Blue Mountains National Park is home to one hundred species of eucalypts, countless rare and ancient plants. You also can meet a lot of bird species, reptile and amphibian. A lot of visitors come to the park to touch the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is the most popular and spectacular park in Australia. The park attracts tourists for its a magnificent area, ancient massive rock formations, the gorges, trails, and more. The landscape of the park is unique. You can find numerous campsites in the park area. If you like camping, you will return to the park again and again.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
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Karijini National Park, Western Australia
Karijini National Park is the heart of Western Australia. The park is a natural iconic place, the nature of which was formed over several million years. Here you can meet a variety of birds, red kangaroos, rock- wallabies, echidnas and several bat species. Huge termite mounds will impress your imagination. Hills, caves and gorges look impressive but can be extremely dangerous due to loose rock slopes.
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The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
The Great Barrier Reef is called a Marine Park because to see the beauty of nature, you need to dive into the water. The Great Barrier Reef covers over 344,000 square kilometres and stretches over 2,300 kilometres from Tropical North Queensland in the north. The stunning beauty of coral reefs and incredible marine life immerse you in the atmosphere of a fairy tale. The greatest reef on earth will not leave unimpressed. The Marine Park is one of the most gorgeous places in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder that is listed as a World Heritage Site.
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