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.
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts is the lead agency in relation to the Natural Heritage Trust in the Northern Territory, including receipt and distribution of Natural Heritage Trust funding. The community programs branch in the Natural Resource Management Division of this Department administers the Trust in the NT, provides support to community groups, industry and government who receive Natural Heritage Trust funding.
Managing Parks and Reserves is a complicated balancing act of maintaining a comprehensive and representative system of Parks, protecting biodiversity, cultural and heritage values and serving visitor and community needs for education and enjoyment. The Parks and Wildlife Service manages more than 4.7 million hectares, approximately 3.5 per cent (%) of Northern Territory's land area.
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