Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Nature and national parks

With their ancient gorges, pounding waterfalls and tranquil bushland, adventure awaits in Australia’s national parks.

Renowned for its wild beauty, Australia’s natural landscapes are nothing less than dramatic. Even just minutes from a major city you can discover rainforests and red deserts, see ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, climb snow-capped mountains and swim in clear waters fringed by white-sand beaches. Experience the natural wonders of Australia from a luxury eco-resort, a campground right on the beach or with an Aboriginal guide. Wherever your adventures take you, it’s a chance to unplug, reconnect with nature and reignite your appetite for adventure.

Explore the colourful Australian landscape

Mount Oberon, Wilsons Promontory, VIC © Visit Victoria

Australia’s national parks

Aurora Australis, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, TAS © Pierre Destribats

Where to see the Southern Lights

Hutt Lagoon, near Port Gregory, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Australia's pink lakes

Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, QLD © Paul Giggle, Tourism and Events Queensland

Guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Hamersley Gorge , Karijini National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Guide to Karijini National Park

Boat Shed, Lake Dove and Cradle Mountain, Cradle-Mountain Lake St Clare National Park, TAS © Adrian Cook

Guide to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Visit Australia’s incredible natural attractions

Gibson Steps, Great Ocean Road, VIC © Visit Victoria

Things to do

Australia's top natural attractions

Australia’s red dirt outback, dark sea cliffs and lush hinterland all hide natural wonders waiting to be discovered.

Uluru, Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, NT © Tourism NT/Jason Charles Hill

Things to do

Outback experiences

Head into the Australian outback for unforgettable experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Aurora Australis over Cradle Mountain, TAS © Pierre Destribats

Things to do

Australia’s seasonal nature experiences

Australia’s nature experiences are striking, inspiring - and sometimes elusive.

Discover Australia’s aquatic landscapes

Horseshoe Falls, Mount Filed, TAS © Tourism Australia

Things to do

Amazing waterfalls and waterholes

Experience Australia’s unforgettable waterfalls and waterholes, formed over millions of years.

Little Armstrong Bay, Rottnest Island, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Things to do

Beaches and islands

Go beyond well-known destinations to discover Australia’s beach and island gems. You’ll soon learn why the sand and sea hold such...

Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Tourism Australia

Things to do

Australia's reefs

No doubt you’re familiar with the Great Barrier Reef, but did you know that Australia’s incredible coastline is also peppered with...

Australia's most spectacular nature

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Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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