117 places to discover
Agusan Peatland is a peat swamp forest located in Barangay Caimpugan, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, within the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Mindanao. It is notable as one of the few remaining intact peatlands in the Philippines, featuring a peat dome formed over thousands of years. The site is recognized for its biodiversity, carbon storage function, and unique wetland ecosystem of tall peat forests, blackwater streams and marshes.
Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park is a protected tropical rainforest area on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, Indonesia, spanning East Halmahera and Central Halmahera regencies. Established in 2004, it covers approximately 167,300 hectares across the Aketajawe and Lolobata blocks. The park is recognized as a key Wallacea biodiversity hotspot, notable for its endemic flora and fauna, including Wallace's standardwing and other Halmahera endemic birds, and for protecting lowland and montane rainforest ecosystems.
Amangarh Tiger Reserve is a 95 sq km protected forest in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, near Dhampur town, forming the buffer zone of Jim Corbett National Park. Originally part of Corbett before Uttarakhand's formation in 2000, it was notified as a tiger reserve in 2012. Known for Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards and diverse birdlife, it offers jeep safaris through dense sal forests and grasslands along the northern edge of the state.
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area on the eastern outskirts of Guwahati in Assam, covering about 78.64 sq km across Amchang, South Amchang and Khanapara Reserve Forests. Notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 2004, it forms an isolated elephant habitat within an urban landscape. The sanctuary supports elephants, leopards, barking deer, diverse birds and butterflies, and serves as an important green lung and wildlife corridor near Guwahati city.
The Arfak Mountains Nature Reserve (Cagar Alam Pegunungan Arfak) is a protected montane forest reserve in Pegunungan Arfak Regency, West Papua, Indonesia, northeast of Manokwari. Covering approximately 683 square kilometers, it protects the Arfak Mountains range, the highest in West Papua. Notable for exceptional biodiversity and endemic bird species including birds-of-paradise and bowerbirds, it encompasses cloud forests, alpine meadows, and the Anggi Lakes, and is a premier destination for birdwatching and ecological research.
Armadale Settlers Common is a 383-hectare conservation reserve in Bedfordale on the Darling Scarp, within the City of Armadale, Western Australia. The bushland protects jarrah, marri and wandoo woodland with granite outcrops, seasonal wildflowers and native fauna. Established as a settlers' common and former water catchment, it now offers a network of walking and bridle trails for nature-based recreation close to Perth.
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary is a protected wildlife reserve located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1986, it spans approximately 600 square kilometers and was created primarily to conserve the endangered Himalayan musk deer. The sanctuary features diverse Himalayan flora and fauna, including snow leopards, black bears, and various high-altitude bird species, set against the backdrop of the Panchchuli peaks.
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area of about 542 sq km in the Aravalli Hills of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, stretching between Balaram and Ambaji near Palanpur. Notified in 1989, it encompasses dry deciduous forests, river valleys and hilly terrain. It is notable for wildlife including leopard, sloth bear, hyena and diverse birds, and for its scenic landscape close to Balaram Palace and the pilgrimage town of Ambaji.
Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park is a protected area located in Balbalasang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Established in 1972, it covers approximately 1,338 hectares of largely intact Luzon montane and pine forests. It is notable for its high biodiversity, rugged mountain landscape, and as one of the best-preserved natural forests in the Cordillera.
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is a 192.31 sq km protected forest spread across the Barda Hills near Ranavav in Porbandar district, Gujarat, about 15 km from Porbandar city. Notified in 1979, it features hilly terrain, dry deciduous forests, and seasonal rivers. Known for its diverse flora and fauna including leopards, hyenas, and as a proposed second home for Asiatic lions, it offers nature trails, wildlife viewing and the historic Kileshwar temple within its core.
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located near Bhairamgarh town in Bijapur district of southern Chhattisgarh. Established in 1983 and spread over about 139 square kilometres, it is known for conservation of the endangered wild water buffalo, the state animal of Chhattisgarh. The sanctuary features dry deciduous forests, undulating terrain and seasonal streams, forming part of the larger Indravati landscape and supporting diverse flora and fauna.
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected forest area in the Kharagpur Hills of Munger District, Bihar, about 56 km southwest of Munger town. Notified in 1976 and spread over about 682 sq km, it is notable for dry deciduous forests, hot springs including Bhimbandh and Rishi Kund, and wildlife such as leopard, sloth bear, nilgai, and diverse birds.
Bicol National Park is a protected natural area spanning parts of Sipocot and Lupi in Camarines Sur and Basud in Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines. Established in 1934, it covers approximately 5,201 hectares of lowland tropical forest along the Andaya Highway. The park is notable for its dense forest cover, watershed functions, and biodiversity, serving as a natural corridor between the two Camarines provinces and a remnant of old-growth forest in southern Luzon.
Bidoup Nui Ba National Park is a large protected area in Lac Duong District, about 30 km northeast of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Established in 2004, it covers approximately 64,000 hectares of the Langbiang Plateau and forms the core zone of the UNESCO Langbiang Biosphere Reserve. Notable for its primary evergreen forests, peaks Bidoup (2,287 m) and Nui Ba (2,167 m), and exceptionally high biodiversity and endemism.
Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located near Bhunerheri village in Patiala district, Punjab, India. Spread over about 662 hectares, it is one of three Bir sanctuaries around Patiala. The sanctuary features dry deciduous scrub forest and supports wildlife including nilgai, wild boar, jackal, jungle cat, peafowl and other birds. Notified in 1952, it is managed by the Punjab Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation for conservation and nature education.
Black Mountain Nature Reserve is a 451-hectare protected bushland reserve occupying Black Mountain in central Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, adjacent to Acton and the Australian National University. Part of Canberra Nature Park, it preserves dry sclerophyll forest and woodland with diverse native flora and fauna. Dominated by Black Mountain Tower at its summit, the reserve is notable for its extensive walking trails, birdwatching opportunities and panoramic views over Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin.
Blackwood Forest Recreation Park is a 20-hectare protected bushland reserve in Hawthorndene within the City of Mitcham, about 14 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, South Australia. Proclaimed as a recreation park to conserve remnant stringybark and grey box woodland of the Adelaide Hills, it preserves a former forestry plantation area. The park offers natural walking trails through native forest and is valued for biodiversity conservation, birdlife and low-impact nature recreation close to suburbia.
Braeside Park is a 300-hectare metropolitan park in Braeside, within the City of Kingston, southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. Managed by Parks Victoria, it preserves remnant wetlands, heathland and red gum woodlands along Mordialloc Creek. Established on former farmland in 1987, the park is notable for its extensive walking and cycling trails, bird hides, environmental education centre and community parklands, offering a significant natural open space within Melbourne's suburban southeast.
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area covering about 181 sq km in the Western Ghats on the Karnataka-Kerala border near Kutta in Kodagu district, Karnataka. Established in 1974 and named after the 1,608-metre Brahmagiri Peak, it comprises evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, shola grasslands and rich biodiversity. It is noted for elephants, gaur, lion-tailed macaques, diverse birds, and the popular trek to Brahmagiri Peak and nearby Iruppu Falls.
Brookfield Conservation Park is a 5,515-hectare protected area in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia, about 140 kilometres northeast of Adelaide near Blanchetown in the Mid Murray Council area. Proclaimed to conserve mallee woodland and habitat for the southern hairy-nosed wombat, it features open mallee, shrublands and wombat warrens. The park is valued for wildlife research, birdwatching and low-impact camping in a semi-arid landscape.
Bukit Batu Lebah Recreational Forest is a lowland dipterocarp forest reserve located in Selandar, Jasin District, Malacca, Malaysia. Managed by the Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department, it is centered around the rocky hill of Bukit Batu Lebah. The forest is notable for its well-maintained jungle trails, natural rock formations, and diverse flora and fauna, offering a quiet nature retreat and outdoor recreation area within southern Melaka near the Johor border.
Bullen Range Nature Reserve is a protected bushland reserve on the western edge of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Part of Canberra Nature Park, it covers rugged hills and ridges between the Murrumbidgee River and the Tuggeranong Valley. The reserve protects dry open forest, woodland and native grassland and is valued for biodiversity conservation, landscape connectivity and low-impact nature recreation near the city.
Bunyaville Conservation Park is a 373-hectare protected area in Bunya, City of Moreton Bay, about 16 km north-west of Brisbane. Managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, it preserves open eucalypt forest and dry rainforest remnants. Notable for its accessible bushland close to the city, it offers walking, mountain biking and horse riding trails, picnic facilities and wildlife viewing in a natural forest setting.
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected area spread along the Cauvery River in southern Karnataka, primarily in Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Ramanagara districts near Kollegal. Notified in 1987 and covering about 1,027 sq km, it protects dry deciduous and riverine forests. It is known for its elephant population, grizzled giant squirrel, leopards, and diverse birdlife, and forms an important wildlife corridor between Bannerghatta and BRT Tiger Reserve.
Chadwick Falls is a natural waterfall located in the Summer Hill forest reserve near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of approximately 1586 meters, the cascade drops roughly 67 to 86 meters through a deep gorge surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests. Historically known as Chidku Jhaar, it is one of Shimla's oldest tourist attractions, offering a serene natural setting distinct from the main town center.
Cham Chu Nature Reserve is a protected forest area spanning Chiem Hoa and Ham Yen districts in Tuyen Quang Province, northeastern Vietnam, centered around Cham Chu Mountain (1,587 m). Established in 2001, it covers about 15,262 hectares of primary and secondary evergreen forest. The reserve is notable for its rich biodiversity, including rare primates, diverse flora and fauna, and its role in watershed protection and conservation of the region's mountain ecosystem.
Chu Yang Sin National Park is a large protected area in Krong Bong and Lak districts, about 60 km southeast of Buon Ma Thuot in Dak Lak Province. Centered on Mount Chu Yang Sin (2,442 m), the highest peak in Dak Lak, it covers nearly 59,000 hectares of primary evergreen and coniferous forest. Notable for high biodiversity, endemic flora and fauna, and landscapes of mountains, rivers and waterfalls, it is a major trekking and nature destination in the Central Highlands.
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park is a 266-hectare protected area on Adelaide's northeastern fringe in the City of Tea Tree Gully, South Australia, between Golden Grove, Greenwith and Salisbury East. Managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia, it conserves open woodland, grasslands and the seasonal Cobbler Creek. Notable for its extensive walking and mountain biking trail network, river red gums, diverse birdlife and picnic facilities, it offers accessible nature-based recreation close to suburban Adelaide.
Cobboboonee National Park is a 18,510-hectare protected area in south-west Victoria within Glenelg Shire, near Heywood and Portland. Established in 2008 from the former Cobboboonee State Forest, it protects stringybark forests, heathlands and wetlands. The park is notable for its biodiversity, walking and four-wheel-drive tracks, horse riding and camping opportunities, and its location adjacent to Lower Glenelg National Park within Gunditjmara Country.
Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area is a 1,200-hectare protected reserve in Coombabah on Queensland's Gold Coast, forming the core of the city's largest conservation estate. Centred on Coombabah Lake and surrounding wetlands, eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca forests and mangroves, it forms part of the Moreton Bay Ramsar wetland. The reserve is notable for its biodiversity, supporting kangaroos, koalas and over 280 bird species, and for its network of walking trails and bird hides.
Craigie Bushland is a 56-hectare urban bushland reserve in the suburb of Craigie within the City of Joondalup, northern Perth, Western Australia. Located at the intersection of Whitfords and Eddystone Avenues, it is a designated Bush Forever site protecting banksia woodland and limestone heath. The reserve is notable for its network of walking trails, seasonal wildflowers, native birdlife and its role as one of the largest remaining bushland remnants on the Swan Coastal Plain in the Joondalup area.
Crows Nest National Park is a protected national park in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, about 40 km north of Toowoomba near the town of Crows Nest. Established in 1967, it protects 1,790 hectares of eucalypt forest, granite outcrops and rugged gorges along Crows Nest Creek. It is notable for Crows Nest Falls, the Valley of Diamonds, and lookouts such as Koonin Lookout, offering bushwalking and nature-based recreation.
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, near the town of Dandeli on the banks of the Kali River. Established in 1956 and now part of the Kali Tiger Reserve, it covers about 866 sq km of deciduous and evergreen forests in the Western Ghats. Notable for rich biodiversity including tigers, leopards, elephants, black panthers and over 200 bird species including the Malabar pied hornbill.
Danum Valley Conservation Area is a 438 sq km protected lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Located about 80 km inland from Lahad Datu town, it protects one of Borneo's last undisturbed primary forests, estimated to be 130 million years old. Managed by Yayasan Sabah, it is renowned for exceptional biodiversity, research facilities at Danum Valley Field Centre, and eco-tourism centered at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Darebin Parklands is a 33-hectare bushland reserve in Alphington, within the City of Darebin, Melbourne, Victoria. Located at the confluence of Darebin Creek and the Yarra River, it is notable for its restored indigenous bushland, open parkland and extensive walking trails. Managed jointly by Darebin City Council and the Darebin Parklands Association, it provides a natural refuge for native wildlife close to inner Melbourne.
Daribokgre Trek is a forest trekking route starting from Daribokgre village in East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on the fringe of Nokrek National Park and Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. The trail passes through subtropical forests, streams and traditional Garo settlements and is known for biodiversity including the endemic Citrus indica and varied birdlife. It offers guided nature walks and views of the Nokrek range and is accessed with local guides and forest permission.
Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve is a protected lowland forest area in Kim Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Covering over 22,000 hectares of Annamite Range evergreen forest, it was established to conserve one of Vietnam's last intact lowland forest ecosystems. Notable for its high biodiversity, it harbors endangered species such as Saola, large-antlered muntjac, and many endemic birds, and serves as an important site for scientific research and nature-based tourism.
Dudhwa National Park is a protected national park and tiger reserve located in Lakhimpur Kheri district near Palia Kalan, Uttar Pradesh, along the Indo-Nepal border. Covering about 490 sq km of Terai grasslands, dense sal forests and wetlands, it is known for its populations of Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer (barasingha), elephants and diverse birdlife. Established in 1977, it forms part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and is a key wildlife destination in northern India.
The Enchanted Walk is a short 1.1 km loop trail in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, starting near the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre. Winding through cool temperate rainforest along Pencil Pine Creek, it features moss-covered myrtle-beech forest, buttongrass moorland and wombat burrows. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, it is notable as an easy, family-friendly introduction to the park's ancient landscapes and wildlife.
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary is a small protected area of about 3.33 sq km near Gaga village in Kalyanpur Taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, about 27 km from Jamnagar. Notified in 1988, it protects scrub, grassland and saline coastal habitats on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch. It is notable for birdlife including the endangered Great Indian Bustard and for mammals such as Indian wolf, jackal and jungle cat.
Ganeshgudi Birdwatching Area is a renowned birdwatching destination in Ganeshgudi village, Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, within the Western Ghats and Kali Tiger Reserve landscape. It is centered around the Old Magazine House area and surrounding evergreen and moist deciduous forests along the Kali River. The area is notable for sightings of Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Trogon and other Western Ghats endemics, attracting birdwatchers and nature photographers.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area covering about 178.87 sq km around the Girnar hill range near Junagadh, Gujarat. Notified in 2008, it forms an important habitat and corridor for Asiatic lions dispersing from Gir National Park. The sanctuary features dry deciduous forests, rugged hills and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, deer and birds, alongside the sacred Girnar Hill pilgrimage complex.
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest is a protected lowland dipterocarp forest reserve in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. Centered around Gunung Panti (531m), it is part of the larger Panti Forest Reserve. The site is notable for its well-preserved rainforest, clear streams and waterfalls, diverse birdlife, and established hiking trails leading to the summit and forest interior.
Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary spread over 191.06 sq km across Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts in Odisha, near Hadagarh village. Established in 1978, it encompasses the Hadagarh Dam reservoir on the Salandi River and surrounding dry deciduous forests and hills. It is notable for its elephant population, diverse mammals, birds and reptiles, and its reservoir landscape.
Holmes Jungle Nature Park is a 250-hectare protected area in the suburb of Holmes, about 10 kilometres from central Darwin in the Northern Territory. It preserves monsoon rainforest, open woodland and seasonal wetlands within an urban fringe setting. Notable for its network of walking and mountain biking trails, birdwatching opportunities and World War II heritage, the park offers accessible nature-based recreation close to the city while protecting diverse Top End flora and fauna.
Hon Ba Nature Reserve is a protected forest area spanning about 19,000 hectares in the Hon Ba mountain range in Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, southern central Vietnam, about 30 km west of Nha Trang. Centered on 1,578-meter Hon Ba Peak, it preserves primary evergreen and montane forests with high biodiversity, including many endemic plants and animals. It is notable for the historic wooden house of scientist Alexandre Yersin and its cool mountain climate.
Illikkal Kallu is a prominent monolithic rock formation located on Illikkal Mala in the Western Ghats of Kottayam district, Kerala. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,500 feet above sea level, it consists of three distinct hills with unique shapes, including the umbrella-shaped Kuda Kallu and hunchback-shaped Koonu Kallu. The site offers panoramic views of deep valleys, mist-covered hills, and on clear days, the distant Arabian Sea. It is a popular destination for trekking, nature photography, and experiencing the serene highland climate.
Kaas Lake, also known as Kumudini Talav, is an artificial reservoir located on the southern edge of the Kaas Plateau in Satara, Maharashtra. Built in 1875 to supply water to nearby villages, it sits at an altitude of approximately 1060 meters. The lake is surrounded by forests and hills, offering a tranquil setting distinct from the adjacent UNESCO World Heritage plateau. It serves as a popular spot for nature photography, picnics, and seasonal boating.
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Karauli district of Rajasthan, established in 1983. Covering approximately 676 square kilometers, it serves as the northern extension of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and acts as a vital wildlife corridor. The sanctuary features rugged hills, deep gorges known as khos, and dry deciduous forests. It is named after the revered Kaila Devi Temple located within its boundaries and supports diverse fauna including tigers, leopards, and Indian grey wolves.
Kalesar National Park is a protected forest area located in Kalesar village of Yamunanagar district, Haryana, in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas along the Yamuna River bordering Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Notified as a national park in 2003, it covers about 46.8 sq km of dense sal forest and is known for leopards, elephants, barking deer, and diverse birdlife. It forms a contiguous forest corridor with Rajaji and Simbalbara National Parks.
Kali Tiger Reserve is a protected tiger reserve in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, formed by merging Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary along the Kali River. Spread over about 1,300 sq km of dense evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, it is known for tigers, black panthers, elephants and diverse birdlife. It offers jungle safaris, nature trails and river-based activities centered around Dandeli and Anshi ranges.
Kanatal is a small village and offbeat hill station in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,400 meters (7,900 feet). Located on the Chamba-Mussoorie road, it is surrounded by apple orchards, pine, deodar, and rhododendron forests. The area offers serene Himalayan views, adventure activities like trekking and camping, and access to nearby attractions such as Surkanda Devi Temple and Kodia Forest.
Karawatha Forest is a 950-hectare bushland reserve in the suburb of Karawatha, southern Brisbane, Queensland. Managed by Brisbane City Council, it is one of the city's largest remnant native forests and forms part of the Flinders-Greenbank-Karawatha wildlife corridor. Notable for its eucalypt woodland, wetlands including Illaweena Lagoon, diverse wildlife and extensive walking and mountain biking trails.
Kathlour-Kaushlian Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary near Kathlour village in Pathankot district, Punjab, close to the Punjab-Jammu border along the Ravi River. Notified in 1999 and covering about 7.58 sq km, it protects dry deciduous and riverine forest of the low Shivalik foothills. It is notable for its population of Indian gazelle (chinkara), wild boar, jackal, hare and diverse birdlife, representing one of Punjab's important Shivalik ecosystems.
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located near Palamaner in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, in the Eastern Ghats. Established in 1990 and covering about 357 square kilometres, it is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a resident population of Asian elephants. The sanctuary features dry deciduous forest, thorn scrub and riverine valleys along the Kaundinya and Kaigal rivers, supporting diverse flora and fauna.
Kenaboi State Park is a protected state park in Jelebu District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, near Kampung Kenaboi on the foothills of the Titiwangsa Range. Gazetted as the state's first state park, it covers extensive primary dipterocarp forest along the Kenaboi and Triang river valleys. It is notable for its biodiversity, pristine rivers, Lata Kijang waterfall and peaks such as Gunung Besar Hantu, offering ecotourism and nature-based recreation.
Khao Soi Dao Tai is the highest peak in eastern Thailand at 1,675 meters, located within the Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province near the Cambodia border. The forested mountain is known for its challenging multi-day trek, rich biodiversity, and panoramic views. Access is restricted to the cool dry season with mandatory guides and advance permits, making it a protected natural attraction for experienced hikers.
Khun Khan National Park is a protected forest park in Samoeng District, Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand, covering about 208 square kilometres of the Thanon Thong Chai Range. Established in 2017 as Thailand's 132nd national park, it features mountainous evergreen and deciduous forests, waterfalls such as Huai Mae Na Chon and Huai Tat, viewpoints and hiking trails. The park is notable for its biodiversity, watershed forests and relatively undeveloped natural landscape west of Chiang Mai city.
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest reserve in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, established in 1977. Spanning 635.4 square kilometers, it features the Kinnerasani River and reservoir, dense deciduous forests, and diverse wildlife including leopards, deer, and migratory birds. The sanctuary offers nature trails, boating, and a deer park for visitors seeking a serene natural experience.
Kon Ka Kinh National Park is a protected area in Mang Yang District, Gia Lai Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands, about 50 km northeast of Pleiku. Established in 2002 and designated an ASEAN Heritage Park, it covers over 42,000 hectares centered on 1,748 m Mount Kon Ka Kinh. The park preserves primary evergreen broadleaf forest and is noted for high biodiversity, including many endemic and endangered plant and animal species.
Lake Gwelup Reserve is a 75-hectare wetland and bushland reserve in Gwelup, within the City of Stirling, about 10 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. Centred on a seasonal freshwater lake surrounded by paperbark, banksia and tuart woodlands, it is listed as a Bush Forever site. The reserve is notable for its diverse waterbird population, walking trails and boardwalks, providing a natural refuge and passive recreation area within a suburban setting.
Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park is a 181-hectare protected coastal wetland on Manila Bay straddling the cities of Las Piñas and Parañaque in Metro Manila. Declared a critical habitat and Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, it comprises two islands, Freedom Island and Long Island, with mangroves, lagoons, mudflats and ponds. It is notable as Metro Manila's last natural coastal wetland and a key stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.
Little Desert National Park is a large protected area of 132,647 hectares in western Victoria, spanning three blocks between Nhill, Dimboola and Kaniva in the Hindmarsh and West Wimmera shires. Notable for its mallee and heathland, sand dunes and seasonal wildflower displays, it protects diverse flora and fauna including the malleefowl. Established in 1968, it is managed by Parks Victoria for conservation and nature-based recreation.
Mae Wong National Park is a protected forest area spanning Kamphaeng Phet and Nakhon Sawan provinces in western Thailand, established on 14 September 1987. Covering about 894 sq km of the Thanon Thong Chai mountain range, it is known for dense evergreen forest, mountain viewpoints such as Chong Yen and Mo Ko Chu, and waterfalls including Mae Re Wa and Mae Ki. It is valued for biodiversity, birdwatching and trekking.
Manjeera Reservoir is a man-made water body located approximately 7 kilometers from Sangareddy town in Telangana. Originally established as a crocodile sanctuary in 1974 to protect the vulnerable mugger crocodile species, it has since evolved into a wildlife sanctuary and reservoir. The dam serves as a crucial source of drinking water for Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities while also functioning as an important tourist destination featuring an Environmental Education Centre and crocodile breeding pond.
Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh, covering about 281.5 sq km. Notified in 1980, it spans elevations from around 400 m to 3,568 m and encompasses dense tropical and temperate forests and the scenic Mehao Lake. It is notable for rich Eastern Himalayan biodiversity including hoolock gibbons, tigers, leopards, and diverse birds, and for trekking and nature tourism.
Morgan Conservation Park is a protected conservation park located approximately 2 kilometres north-west of the town of Morgan in the Mid Murray Council area of South Australia. Proclaimed in 1991, it conserves 3.8 square kilometres of mallee scrub and open woodland on the eastern edge of the Murray Mallee. The park is notable for its remnant vegetation, birdlife and quiet natural setting near the Murray River, offering low-impact nature-based recreation.
Mount Malindang Range Natural Park is a protected natural park centered on Mount Malindang (2,404 m) in Misamis Occidental, Mindanao, Philippines. Covering about 53,262 hectares across Don Victoriano Chiongbian and neighboring municipalities, it was initially established as a national park in 1971 and reclassified as a natural park in 2004. It is recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park for its rich biodiversity, montane forests, crater lake and endemic flora and fauna.
Mount Redondo Natural Bonsai Forest is a unique pygmy forest located on the summit ridge of Mount Redondo, the highest peak in Loreto, Dinagat Islands, Philippines. Notable for its naturally stunted trees and shrubs growing on ultramafic soil, the forest resembles a cultivated bonsai garden. The site is valued for its rare ecology, moss-covered landscape, and panoramic views, and is accessed via a guided trek through forested and exposed ridgeline terrain.
Mount Timolan Protected Landscape is a protected area centered on Mount Timolan in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It covers approximately 1,994.79 hectares across the municipalities of Tigbao, Guipos and San Miguel. At 1,152 meters, Mount Timolan is the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur. The landscape features montane forests, diverse flora and fauna, and Lake Maragang, a crater lake at its foothills.