The Australian Alps National Parks
The spectacular Australian Alps National Parks are landscapes of dramatic contrasts - ancient mountain ranges, glacial lakes, clear springs and waterfalls, a world of winter snow and summer wildflowers. On the rooftop of Australia, these alpine and subalpine environments are full of unexpected contrasts offering visitors challenging experiences and fascinating history. Proudly one of Australia's National Landscapes and listed as a National Heritage place, the 11 national parks and reserves work collectively across state and territory borders as the Australian Alps National Parks to protect an area of great national and international importance.
See the Alps on Flickr | 1 May
There is a new Australian Alps Flickr page showcasing all the stunning images that have been captured for the program over the years. Better yet, Klaus Hueneke, renowned photographer, explorer and author of all things Australian Alps related, has kindly supplied the best of his photos to add to the collection.
The photos have been organised by location and theme to make browsing easier. All of the Australian Alps Program photos are freely available to use under Creative Commons licenses (non-commercial, no modifications and attribution required), while permission to use Klaus's beautiful photos can be arranged by contacting him directly.
Experience the Alps
The Australian Alps offer challenging experiences and activities for all visitors - the links below will give you information on many of them. No matter what kind of activities you enjoy in the Alps, challenge yourself to leave as little trace of your visit as possible. Care for the Alps now - so they'll be just as wonderful in the future.
Regions to explore | Driving tours | Activities | The Great Australian Alps Walking Track | Safety
Learn about the Alps
The alpine and sub-alpine terrains of the Australian Alps are highly valued for their environmental, cultural, historic and recreational significance. Today most of the Australian Alps lie within national parks with state and federal governments work cooperatively to manage these reserves as one biogeographical area.
Nature and biodiversity | Culture and history | Alps Partnership | Research | Looking after the Alps | Education
Partner Agencies
- Director of National Parks
- ACT Parks and Conservation
- NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Parks Victoria