5 places to discover
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.
Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is a 19,000-hectare coastal national park in south-west Western Australia, stretching 120 kilometres from Cape Naturaliste near Dunsborough to Cape Leeuwin near Augusta. Managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, it is notable for its limestone caves, rugged granite coastline, heathlands, karri forests, and surf beaches. The park protects significant biodiversity, dramatic cliffs, and popular natural attractions within the Margaret River region.
Namadgi National Park is a large protected area covering about 46% of the Australian Capital Territory, southwest of Canberra. Established in 1984, it forms the northern end of the Australian Alps and protects alpine and sub-alpine landscapes, granite mountains, grasslands and forests. It is notable for Aboriginal rock art, diverse wildlife, and extensive bushwalking trails including part of the Australian Alps Walking Track.
Onkaparinga River National Park is a protected area about 35 km south of Adelaide in South Australia, within the City of Onkaparinga. Centred on the Onkaparinga River and its steep-sided gorge, it conserves riverine woodlands, rugged cliffs and diverse native wildlife. Notable for scenic lookouts such as Punchbowl Lookout, extensive walking trails and kayaking opportunities, it is the largest remnant of native vegetation in the southern Adelaide region.
White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate is a 3,000-hectare bushland reserve managed by Ipswich City Council on the eastern edge of Ipswich, Queensland. Centred on the prominent White Rock sandstone formation, it protects open eucalypt forest, heath and sandstone ridges. The estate is notable for its extensive walking trail network, scenic lookouts and biodiversity, forming one of South East Queensland's largest urban conservation reserves.