The Alice Springs Desert Park is the essential introduction to Central Australia. It is a world-leader that showcases the natural and cultural environment of the Centre in three stunning habitats. The Park provides a sensitive and realistic insight into Aboriginal culture by display and interpretation of the traditional use of plants and animals.
This site enables you to search through all of the national parks in the Northern Territory managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service. Find out about where they are, how to get there, when to visit, what to see and do, recreational activities, ranger guided tours and much more.
Kakadu is a jointly managed national park. The traditional owners are proud to share their country with visitors. Kakadu has been listed on the World Heritage List for both its natural and cultural value.
This section provides a brief overview of the nature of the Territory; the geography, climate, environments and flora and fauna. More detailed information is also available via the menu system for particular environments, bioregions, plants, animals, and conservation management issues.
Management of Parks and Reserves within the Northern Territory plays a vital role in ensuring the enjoyment, protection and sustainability of our resources for future generations. The permits system helps the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service to monitor and manage our native flora and fauna and to protect them against potential damage.
The Territory Wildlife Park is set within 400 hectares of natural bushland and showcases the native flora and fauna of the top end of the Northern Territory. Either travel on shuttle trains along a 4km road or wander along 6km of bush trails that link all 26 major exhibits including the nocturnal house, aquarium, aviaries, a natural monsoonal forest and Goose lagoon.
If you like the thought of being involved in the care of the Northern Territory's parks, reserves and wildlife, then the Volunteers in Parks program may be for you! Fulfilling the role to protect wildlife within and outside Northern Territory parks and reserves involves a range of activities including bushfires control, wildlife management, research and park management.
Territory parks and reserves are designed with walkers in mind, so there are lots of short walks to enjoy as well as longer bushwalks. Find out about ranger guided walks and talks, short and long walks, things to know before you go, latest access report, road conditions and camping costs.