Australia is a land of extraordinary natural beauty and unique biodiversity. It is home to over 500 national parks that protect some of the world’s most distinctive landscapes and rare wildlife. From the iconic Outback to lush rainforests and rugged coastlines, these national parks serve as refuges for remarkable native species like kangaroos, koalas, emus, and the elusive platypus. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts the world’s largest coral reef system, teeming with thousands of marine species and attracting millions of visitors each year. Kakadu National Park, another UNESCO site, is known for its stunning biodiversity, ancient rock art, and sprawling wetlands filled with crocodiles and migratory birds. In the north, Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest, one of the world’s oldest rainforests, supports over 12,000 species of plants and animals, many of them endangered. Tasmania’s untouched wilderness, including Freycinet National Park and Southwest National Park, preserves ancient temperate rainforests and offers a sanctuary for endangered species like the Tasmanian devil.