Discover Parks Near You in Australia
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Looking for the perfect spot to relax, play, or picnic? Our Australia-wide park directory makes it easy to find a park that fits your needs. Browse by state, city, or suburb and use our interactive map to explore parks near you.
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431 parks found
1770 Foreshore Park
Seventeen Seventy
Park at the historic Town of 1770 with lawns, BBQs and river views.
7th Brigade Park
Chermside
Expansive community park in Chermside with bike tracks, playgrounds and memorials.
Abbey Gardens Park
Caboolture
Small park adjacent to Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, Caboolture.
Afton Street Conservation Reserve
Essendon West
A 17-hectare conservation reserve along the Maribyrnong River with remnant grasslands and wetlands.
Agnes Water Beach Foreshore Park
Agnes Water
Scenic foreshore with BBQs and playground at Agnes Water surf beach.
Airlie Beach Lagoon
Airlie Beach
Large swimming lagoon and foreshore lawns at the Whitsundays’ main hub.
Albert Park and Lake
Albert Park
Iconic 225-hectare park with a large lake, sports venues and the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
Albert River Park
Eagleby
Family park in Eagleby with playgrounds and riverside walking tracks.
Alexander Clark Park
Loganholme
Large riverside park in Loganholme with adventure playground and sports fields.
Alexander Stewart Park
Bray Park
Shady neighbourhood park with playground in Bray Park.
Alexandra Gardens
Southbank
Historic riverside gardens with palm avenues and star-shaped flowerbeds, opposite Melbourne CBD.
Alexandra Headland Park
Alexandra Headland
Foreshore lawns and surf club precinct between Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.
Alexandra Park (Bundaberg)
Bundaberg West
Historic riverside gardens and zoo in Bundaberg.
Alexandra Park (Gold Coast)
Bundall
Neighbourhood foreshore reserve in Bundall.
Alexandria Park
Alexandria
Shaded sports ovals and community greenspace near Alexandria town centre.
Alfred Square, St Kilda
St Kilda
A historic foreshore park with war memorials, lawns and mature trees.
Alton National Park
St George
A small remote park in South West Queensland known for its unique vegetation, wildflowers, and rare species:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. No visitor facilities are provided, and travelers must be self-sufficient.
Altona Coastal Park
Altona
70-hectare coastal wetlands reserve on Port Phillip Bay with rich birdlife and historic racecourse remnants.
Alwal National Park
Laura
A remote Cape York park co-managed with Traditional Owners, protecting escarpments, wetlands, and rare wildlife like the endangered golden-shouldered parrot:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}. No public road access or visitor facilities are available:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
Amamoor State Forest & Amamoor Creek Campgrounds
Amamoor
Forest park with camping and bushwalking near Gympie.
Annan River (Yuku Baja-Muliku) National Park
Cooktown
A coastal park on Cape York Peninsula featuring riverine wetlands and lowland rainforests near Cooktown. Co-managed with Traditional Owners, it protects rich birdlife and estuarine ecosystems at the Annan River mouth.
Anzac Park (Maryborough)
Maryborough
Riverside park with memorials and gardens in Maryborough.
ANZAC Square
Brisbane City
Heritage-listed war memorial square in Brisbane CBD with cenotaph and sculptures.
Apudthama National Park (Jardine River)
Bamaga
Queensland’s northernmost national park, covering the wild Jardine River region at Cape York’s tip. Apudthama’s remote savannah, wetlands, and coastlines are rich in birdlife and cultural heritage, but extremely rugged with minimal facilities.
Arthur Davis Park
Wynnum
Popular Wynnum foreshore park with playgrounds and tidal pool.
Ashfield Park
Ashfield
Expansive local park with gardens, memorials and open lawns.
Astrebla Downs National Park
Diamantina Lakes
A vast protected expanse of treeless Mitchell Grass plains in far western Queensland, famed as a stronghold for the endangered bilby:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}. Astrebla Downs’ remote arid grasslands are critical habitat for this and other outback species.
Auburn Botanic Gardens
Auburn
Beautiful Japanese gardens, lakes and fauna reserve in Western Sydney.
Auburn River National Park
Hawkwood
A small park preserving a rugged river gorge and dry rainforest in Queensland’s North Burnett region. Auburn River NP features granite boulders, lookouts, and a peaceful bush campground along the river banks:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}:contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}.
Auckland Point Park
Gladstone
Lookout park above Gladstone Harbour with BBQs and picnic shelters.
Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
Mount Annan
Australia’s largest botanic garden, showcasing native flora across rolling hills.
Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park
East Bundaberg
Urban wetlands reserve in Bundaberg with bird hides and walking tracks.
Ballast Point Park
Birchgrove
Industrial‑heritage headland transformed into a sculptural harbourfront park at Birchgrove.
Balls Head Reserve
Waverton
Harbour headland with lookouts, picnic sites and bush tracks.
Banksia Beach Foreshore
Banksia Beach
Quiet northern Bribie Island foreshore with picnic shelters.
Banksia Park
Bulleen
23-hectare riverside park in Heidelberg with playgrounds, picnic shelters and bushland trails.
Barangaroo Reserve
Millers Point
Terraced headland park with native plantings and sweeping harbour views at Millers Point.
Bargara Esplanade Park
Bargara
Foreshore park with playgrounds and BBQs along Bargara’s main beach.
Barnard Island Group National Park
Mourilyan Harbour
A remote cluster of six continental islands off the Cassowary Coast, featuring tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and nesting seabirds. Accessible only by boat, the Barnard Islands offer rustic camping and excellent fishing in the Great Barrier Reef region.
Barron Gorge National Park
Kuranda
A dramatic World Heritage-listed park in the Wet Tropics near Cairns, home to lush rainforests and the mighty Barron Falls. Visitors can ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway or Skyrail, hike to lookouts, and marvel at the gorge’s waterfalls and biodiversity.
Batman Park
CBD
Linear park on the Yarra in Melbourne CBD with lawns, BBQs and riverside promenade.
Beachmere Esplanade Park
Beachmere
Coastal park north of Brisbane with mangrove boardwalk and playgrounds.
Beeron National Park
Beeron
A little-known conservation park in the Burnett region, safeguarding 70 km² of brigalow scrub and rocky ridges. Beeron NP has no visitor facilities or formed tracks; it remains an undeveloped refuge for rare plants in what was once cattle grazing land:contentReference[oaicite:56]{index=56}:contentReference[oaicite:57]{index=57}.
Bellthorpe National Park
Bellthorpe
A rugged forested park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, covering 75 km² of eucalypt woodlands and rainforest on the Conondale Range. Bellthorpe NP offers a peaceful day-use area at Stony Creek with picnic tables, wood BBQs, and short walks, but no camping:contentReference[oaicite:66]{index=66}:contentReference[oaicite:67]{index=67}.
Bendidee National Park
Wondalli
A tiny brigalow scrub park on the western Darling Downs near Goondiwindi. Bendidee NP preserves 9 km² of remnant brigalow–belah woodland and supports rare wildlife like the Ormiston’s legless lizard:contentReference[oaicite:76]{index=76}:contentReference[oaicite:77]{index=77}. It has no facilities and is not generally open to visitors.
Berry Island Reserve
Wollstonecraft
Bushland reserve with loop walk and harbour views.
Bicentennial Park (Glebe)
Glebe
Foreshore park in Glebe with views across Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays.
Bicentennial Park (Sydney Olympic Park)
Sydney Olympic Park
40‑hectare park at Sydney Olympic Park with lakes, playgrounds and shady picnic shelters.
Birrarung Marr
CBD
Riverside park east of Federation Square with art installations and events lawns.
Blackbraes National Park
Lyndhurst
A remote high-altitude park in North Queensland’s backcountry, spanning 520 km² of ironbark woodlands and seasonal wetlands atop the Gregory Range:contentReference[oaicite:84]{index=84}. At ~900 m elevation, Blackbraes enjoys a cooler climate and shelters endangered species like the bilby and night parrot amid its grasslands:contentReference[oaicite:85]{index=85}:contentReference[oaicite:86]{index=86}.
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Blackburn
A large bushland reserve centred on a lake, with walking trails and nature observation.
Blackdown Tableland National Park
Dingo
A scenic sandstone plateau rising abruptly from central Queensland’s plains, known for its lookouts, waterfalls, and cultural sites. Blackdown Tableland NP offers walking tracks through lush gorge forests to features like Rainbow Falls (Gudda Gumoo) and a high campground amid the pines:contentReference[oaicite:94]{index=94}:contentReference[oaicite:95]{index=95}.
Blackwattle Bay Park
Glebe
Foreshore walk and lawns along Blackwattle Bay with views to ANZAC Bridge and the city.
Blackwood National Park
Llanarth
A very small, rarely visited park west of Mt Coolon in North Queensland, preserving 16 km² of brigalow and lancewood scrub on rugged hills. Blackwood NP has no visitor facilities and even camping or fires are prohibited:contentReference[oaicite:105]{index=105}:contentReference[oaicite:106]{index=106}, focusing solely on conservation of its ecosystems.
Bladensburg National Park
Winton
An 85,000 ha outback park just south of Winton, preserving Mitchell Grass plains, flat-topped mesas, and a historically significant former sheep station:contentReference[oaicite:116]{index=116}:contentReference[oaicite:117]{index=117}. Bladensburg features a campground by Surprise Creek and a heritage homestead, plus a 72 km self-drive tour through its diverse landscapes:contentReference[oaicite:118]{index=118}:contentReference[oaicite:119]{index=119}.
Blaxland Riverside Park
Sydney Olympic Park
Huge riverside destination with playgrounds, water play and picnic lawns.
Blues Point Reserve
McMahons Point
Small waterfront reserve at McMahons Point with postcard views of the Harbour Bridge.
Bluewater Lagoon
Mackay City
Free-entry three-tiered lagoon pool complex on the Pioneer River in Mackay.
Bongaree Foreshore
Bongaree (Bribie Island)
Bribie Island foreshore reserve with beach, playgrounds and picnic shelters.
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
Lawn Hill
A spectacular oasis of emerald-green gorges and ancient limestone in Queensland’s Gulf Country. Boodjamulla NP (Lawn Hill) features the spring-fed Lawn Hill Gorge, abundant wildlife, riverside camping, and the world-renowned Riversleigh fossil fields:contentReference[oaicite:132]{index=132}:contentReference[oaicite:133]{index=133}.
Boondall Wetlands Reserve
Boondall
Expansive wetlands north of Brisbane with bird hides and walking/bike tracks.
Botanic Gardens at Redcliffe
Scarborough
Compact botanic gardens in Scarborough with lagoon and display gardens.
Bowen Foreshore Parklands
Bowen
Beachfront parks along Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach at Bowen.
Bowen Park
Bowen Hills
Historic ornamental gardens established in 1863 in inner Brisbane.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Townsville
A diverse coastal park south of Townsville, encompassing wetlands of international importance and the rainforest-clad Mount Elliot range:contentReference[oaicite:143]{index=143}:contentReference[oaicite:144]{index=144}. Bowling Green Bay NP offers the Alligator Creek picnic area with swimming holes, a campground, and walking tracks to a waterfall, as well as remote mangrove-lined bay habitats (Ramsar-listed).
Bradfield Park
Milsons Point
Iconic harbour‑side lawns under the Sydney Harbour Bridge with a children's playground.
Braeside Park
Braeside
Spacious parkland in Melbourne’s south-east with wetlands, walking trails and picnic areas.
Brampton Islands National Park
Brampton Island
A scenic island national park off Mackay, consisting of Brampton and Carlisle Islands in the Cumberland group. Brampton Islands NP features sandy beaches, fringing reefs, and tropical woodland. Visitors (arriving by boat) can bush camp on Carlisle Island’s beach and enjoy snorkeling, hiking to Brampton Peak, and wildlife such as seabird rookeries and roaming goannas.
Brays Bay Reserve
Rhodes
Small bayfront reserve with heritage pylons and views across the Parramatta River.
Brett Park
Drummoyne
Foreshore green connecting Bay Run segments at Iron Cove.
Bribie Island National Park
Bribie Island
A coastal national park on Bribie Island, just off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, featuring surf beaches, tidal wetlands, and coastal forests. Bribie Island NP is a awd haven with beach camping, fishing, and birdwatching in Pumicestone Passage’s protected waterways. The island’s eastern dunes offer a rugged getaway just an hour from Brisbane.
Brimbank Park
Keilor East
Expansive park in Keilor with picnic areas, walking trails and Maribyrnong River views.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Toowong
Extensive botanic gardens at the base of Mt Coot-tha with themed plant collections.
Brisbane Koala Bushlands
Burbank
Conservation area on Brisbane’s southside protecting koala habitat.
Broad Sound Islands National Park
Broad Sound
A remote archipelago of small, undeveloped islands in Broad Sound, central Queensland. This little-visited park protects nesting sites for seabirds and turtles on its beaches and coral cays. With no facilities and access only by boat, Broad Sound Islands NP is a true nature sanctuary, its mangrove-fringed isles seldom seen except by passing fishermen.
Broadmeadows Valley Park
Broadmeadows
Linear parkland following Moonee Ponds Creek in Melbourne’s north.
Broadwater Parklands
Southport
Vast waterfront park with rockpools, playgrounds and events space in Southport.
Buddina Beach Foreshore Park
Buddina
Linear beachfront reserve south of Mooloolaba with BBQs and shaded lawns.
Bulburin National Park
Bulburin
A large and remote national park in Central Queensland, preserving the state’s southernmost subtropical rainforest across the Many Peaks Range. Bulburin NP (at 500 m elevation) harbors towering hoop pines, wet sclerophyll forest, and rare species like Kroombit tinkerfrog. Accessible only by awd, it offers several rustic awd campsites among the rainforest giants.
Bulleringa National Park
Bulleringa
A remote park on the Gulf savanna between Chillagoe and Georgetown, safeguarding 542 km² of rugged sandstone escarpments and woodlands. Bulleringa NP has no public access or facilities; it serves as a vital refuge for wildlife in a landscape of seasonal creeks and spinifex hills, rarely seen by humans.
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Bundaberg North
Extensive botanic gardens with lake, railway and museums in Bundaberg North.
Bungarribee Park
Bungarribee
Expansive grasslands and wetlands with cycling and walking trails.
Bunya Mountains National Park
Bunya Mountains
Queensland’s second-oldest national park, preserving the cool, misty forests of the Bunya Mountains. Established in 1908, Bunya Mountains NP shelters the world’s largest stands of bunya pines amidst lush rainforest and grassy balds:contentReference[oaicite:161]{index=161}:contentReference[oaicite:162]{index=162}. Visitors enjoy scenic walks to waterfalls, panoramic lookouts, abundant wallabies, and rich Indigenous and pastoral history in this enchanting highland refuge.
Bunyip State Park
Gembrook / Tonimbuk
Large native forest east of Melbourne with 4WD tracks, horse riding and bushwalking.
Burleigh Head Foreshore Park
Burleigh Heads
Scenic foreshore reserve linking Burleigh Pavilion to national park.
Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Heads
Iconic coastal headland with rainforest, rocky foreshore, and ocean/creek lookouts on the Gold Coast.
Burnett Heads Foreshore Park
Burnett Heads
Community foreshore park at Burnett Heads near Bundaberg Port.
Burrum Coast National Park
Woodgate / Kinkuna
Large coastal park south of Bundaberg with mangroves, heaths and remote beaches.
Bushy Park Wetlands
Glen Waverley
Urban wetlands reserve in Glen Waverley with boardwalks and bird habitats.
Byfield National Park
Byfield
Dramatic dunes, remote beaches and 4WD tracks north of Yeppoon; camping available.
Cabarita Park
Cabarita
Peninsula park with beach, ferry wharf and shaded picnic lawns.
Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) Park
Burpengary
Bushland park with environmental centre, playground and walking tracks.
Cahill Park
Wolli Creek
Open lawns and playground by the Cooks River near Wolli Creek station.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon & Parklands
Cairns City
Major foreshore attraction in Cairns with lagoon pool, boardwalks and markets.
Callan Park
Lilyfield
Vast heritage waterfront grounds of the former Rozelle Hospital with walking paths and lawns.
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Newtown
Leafy neighbourhood park with lawns and paths beside historic St Stephen’s.
Cania Gorge National Park
Cania
Sandstone gorges, caves and lookouts with well-signed walks near Monto.
Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough
Photogenic beaches and hoop pine headlands where wallabies greet sunrise.
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park
Pallarenda
Historic WWII sites and coastal trails linking to Townsville Town Common.
Cape Palmerston National Park
Koumala
Wild headland with long beaches, mangroves and 4WD-only sand tracks south of Mackay.
Cape Upstart National Park
Guthalungra
Remote granite headland and bays between Bowen and Ayr; boat/4WD access.
Capricorn Coast National Park
Farnborough/Lammermoor (various sections)
Clifftop lookouts and short walks across multiple coastal sections near Yeppoon.
Capricorn Coast National Park (Double Head Section)
Rosslyn
Headland reserve at Rosslyn Bay with short walks and lookouts.
Carlton Gardens
Carlton
UNESCO-listed 26-hectare heritage gardens surrounding the Royal Exhibition Building.
Carnarvon National Park (Carnarvon Gorge section)
Carnarvon Park
Queensland’s signature sandstone gorge with towering cliffs, side canyons and Aboriginal rock art.
Cascade Gardens
Broadbeach
Botanic-style riverside gardens with walking tracks and memorials at Broadbeach.
Cathy Freeman Park
Sydney Olympic Park
Central green with avenue and artworks at Sydney Olympic Park.
Centenary Lakes Park
Caboolture
Large Caboolture park with lakes, playgrounds and gardens.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park
Grand Victorian parklands with ponds, cycle paths and wide picnic lawns.
Chipping Norton Lakes Regional Park
Chipping Norton
Georges River wetlands and foreshore parklands with shared paths.
Churchill National Park
Endeavour Hills
Urban-edge bushland in the Lysterfield/Endeavour Hills area with shared trails and remnant forest.
City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane City
Heritage riverside botanic gardens in Brisbane CBD.
Clifton Gardens Reserve
Mosman
Beachside reserve at Mosman with picnic lawns, playground and netted harbour baths.
Como Pleasure Grounds
Como
Riverside park with playground, BBQs and the Como tidal baths.
Conondale National Park
Kenilworth/Conondale
Rainforest creek valleys, waterfalls and tall eucalypt forests west of the Sunshine Coast.
Coolart Historic Area
Somers
Heritage homestead and wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula, managed as a park and sanctuary.
Cotton Tree Park
Cotton Tree
Popular Maroochydore foreshore reserve at the river mouth.
Crows Nest National Park
Crows Nest
Granite gorge, eucalypt forest and wildflowers with short walks to lookouts and falls.
Cudmore National Park
Cudmore
Remote sandstone escarpments and Brigalow woodlands in central Queensland.
Culgoa Floodplain National Park
Hebel district
Vast red-gum floodplains and wetlands along the Culgoa River on the NSW border.
Currawinya National Park
Currawinya
Outback park with Ramsar-listed lakes (Numalla & Wyara) and a bilby sanctuary.
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park
Currimundi
Wallum heath and estuary mouth beside Currimundi Lake on the Sunshine Coast.
Curtain Fig National Park
Yungaburra
Home of the iconic heritage-listed Curtain Fig Tree near Yungaburra.
Curtis Island National Park
Curtis Island
Island wilderness off Gladstone with long beaches, dunes and wetlands.
D’Aguilar National Park
The Gap / Mount Nebo
Brisbane’s mountainous backyard - rainforest gullies, lookouts and picnic areas.
Daintree National Park
Cape Tribulation / Mossman
World-famous Wet Tropics rainforest including Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation.
Dalrymple National Park
Pentland district
Savannah woodlands and Burdekin River channels west of Charters Towers.
Damian Leeding Memorial Park
Oxenford
Lakeside park with cycle paths, gym equipment and water views at Oxenford.
Danbulla National Park
Danbulla
Rainforest and lakeside recreation around parts of Lake Tinaroo.
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Mount Dandenong / Ferny Creek
Fern gullies, tall mountain ash forests, waterfalls and famed lookouts near Melbourne.
Dandenong Valley Parklands
Vermont South / Wheelers Hill / Dandenong
A network of wetlands, grasslands and trails along Dandenong Creek linking multiple suburban parks.
Davies Creek National Park
Davies Creek
Granite cascades and shady creekside day-use/camping near Mareeba.
Deagon Wetlands Reserve
Deagon
Bird habitat wetlands with boardwalks and interpretation in Brisbane’s north.
Decker Park
Sandgate
Family park near the northern end of Sandgate foreshore.
Deepwater National Park
Agnes Water / Rosedale Rd access
Secluded beaches and headlands between Bundaberg and Agnes Water.
Deer Reserve National Park
Hazeldean / Jimna
Hilly eucalypt forest and lookouts in the Somerset Region near Kilcoy.
Diamantina National Park
Diamantina Lakes
Channel Country rivers, sandplains and mesas west of Winton.
Dipperu National Park (Scientific)
Oxford / Nebo
Strict nature reserve of Brigalow and open woodlands south of Nebo.
Djiru National Park
Mission Beach
Lowland rainforest near Mission Beach—prime cassowary habitat.
Domain Parklands
Melbourne / Southbank
Linked inner-city gardens and memorials including Kings Domain and Shrine Reserve.
Doug Larsen Park
Beenleigh
Large Logan park with playground, skate facilities and picnic shelters.
Dryander National Park
Gregory River / Cape Gloucester
Coastal woodlands and beaches north of Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays.
Dularcha National Park
Mooloolah Valley
Forest trails and a 93 m heritage railway tunnel near Mooloolah Valley.
Ed Hardy Park
Miami
Beachside reserve with shaded BBQs and picnic shelters at Miami.
Elanora Park
Wynnum
Large bayside park at Wynnum with bird hides and sports fields.
Ella Bay National Park
Wanjuru
Coastal rainforest, wetlands and remote beaches north of Innisfail.
Elliott Heads Foreshore Park
Elliott Heads
Coastal park at Elliott River mouth south-east of Bundaberg.
Emerald Lakes Parklands
Carrara
Lakeside walking and cycling trails with playgrounds in Carrara.
Emu Park Foreshore & ANZAC Memorial Walk
Emu Park
Coastal park with ANZAC memorial boardwalk and singing ship sculpture.
Endeavour River National Park
Cooktown
Mangrove estuaries, coastal heath and headlands around Cooktown.
Enmore Park
Marrickville
Community park with big lawns opposite the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre.
Epping Forest National Park (Scientific)
Clermont district
Critical refuge for the endangered bilby—closed to general public.
Erringibba National Park
Tara district
Small Brigalow Belt remnant near Tara preserving endangered ecosystems.
Errk Oykangand National Park
Central Cape York
Remote Cape York park of rivers, lagoons and woodlands co-managed with Traditional Owners.
Esk National Park
Esk
Small park protecting sandstone ridges near the Brisbane Valley.
Eubenangee Swamp National Park
Waugh Pocket
Extensive coastal wetland and bird hide south of Cairns.
Eudlo Creek National Park
Eudlo
Tiny remnant of subtropical lowland rainforest on the Sunshine Coast.
Eumundi Conservation Park
Eumundi
Bushland reserve with horse riding and walking trails near Eumundi.
Eungella National Park
Eungella
High-rainfall range west of Mackay; famous for wild platypus at Broken River.
Eurimbula National Park
Agnes Water / Baffle Creek
Coastal wilderness north of Agnes Water with 4WD beach camping.
Evandale Parklands
Bundall
Lakeside park beside HOTA (Home of the Arts), Southport.
Expedition National Park
Expedition Range
Rugged sandstone gorges and lookouts in the Central Queensland Sandstone Belt.
Fairfield Adventure Park
Fairfield
Destination playground with obstacle course and climbing towers.
Fairlies Knob National Park
Childers
Tiny basalt-capped knob preserving vine thicket near Childers.
Family Islands National Park
Mission Beach (island group)
A chain of lush tropical islands off Mission Beach, popular for camping and snorkelling.
Fawkner Park
South Yarra
Broad inner-south lawns with avenues of trees, ovals and playgrounds.
Federal Park (Annandale)
Annandale
Green corridor along the Johnstons Creek with walking and cycling paths.
Ferntree Creek National Park
Nambour
Tiny rainforest fragment near Nambour preserving rare lowland subtropical forest.
Fitzroy Gardens
East Melbourne
Victorian-era ornamental gardens east of the CBD with the historic Cook’s Cottage.
Fitzroy Island National Park
Fitzroy Island
Tropical island 30 km off Cairns with beaches, reef snorkelling and rainforest walks.
Flagstaff Gardens
CBD
Melbourne’s oldest park with lawns, gardens and historic landmarks.
Flinders Group National Park
Flinders Islands
Remote Cape York islands with cliffs, beaches and cultural sites, co-managed with Traditional Owners.
Fogarty Park
Cairns City
Events park and lawns on the Cairns foreshore with outdoor stage.
Footscray Park
Footscray
Large Edwardian-era riverside park with ornamental gardens and sports fields.
Forest Den National Park
Aramac district
Mitchell grass downs and seasonal wildflowers north of Aramac.
Fort Lytton National Park
Wynnum North
Historic coastal fort defending Brisbane River from 1880s to WWII.
Forty Mile Scrub National Park
Ravenshoe district
Dry rainforest and bottle trees beside the Kennedy Highway southwest of Ravenshoe.
Frankland Group National Park
Frankland Islands
Cluster of five islands on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.
Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve
Frankston
Former reservoir now protected for remnant bushland, waterbirds and quiet walking.
French Island National Park
French Island
Remote island national park with extensive bushland, mangroves and prolific koalas.
Freshwater National Park
Deception Bay
Lowland wallum heath and paperbark wetlands near Deception Bay.
Gatton National Park
Gatton
Rugged bushland on the edge of the Lockyer Valley.
George Clayton Park
Wynnum
Foreshore reserve in Wynnum with fig trees and picnic shelters.
Georges River National Park
Picnic Point / Revesby Heights
Riverside picnic areas, BBQs and boat ramps along the Georges River.
Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park
Moreton Island
Large sand island off Brisbane with dunes, lakes, wildflowers and WWII relics.
Girramay National Park
Cardwell district
Coastal wetlands, rainforest and beaches near Cardwell.
Girraween National Park
Ballandean
Granite landscapes, balancing boulders and wildflower displays on the Granite Belt.
Girringun National Park
Wallaman
Wet Tropics park famous for Wallaman Falls (Australia’s highest single-drop waterfall) and rugged rainforest gorges.
Gladstone East Shores Parklands
Gladstone
Foreshore parkland with water play and BBQs beside Gladstone Harbour.
Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains
Iconic rhyolite plugs rising from the coastal plain with lookouts and short summit/forest walks.
Gloucester Island National Park
Gloucester Island
Whitsunday island off Bowen with fringing reefs, beaches and basic bush camping.
Goneaway National Park
Vergemont
Remote Mitchell Grass downs and claypans in the Channel Country west of Longreach.
Goodedulla National Park
Westwood district
Sandstone ranges, open forest and creek valleys north-west of Rockhampton; quiet bush camping.
Goold Island National Park
Goold Island
Rainforested continental island off Cardwell with beaches, reefs and bush camping.
Gough Whitlam Park
Earlwood
Grassy mounds and paths at a riverside park in Earlwood.
Great Basalt Wall National Park
Blackjack
Spectacular basalt flows and dry woodland northwest of Charters Towers.
Green Island National Park
Green Island
Small coral cay with rainforest, boardwalks and easy reef snorkeling 27 km off Cairns.
Greenvale Reservoir Park
Greenvale
Parkland surrounding a water reservoir with open lawns, picnic facilities and bird habitats.
Greenwich Point Reserve
Greenwich
Small headland reserve with foreshore path and city views.
Grey Peaks National Park
Aloomba/Goldsborough
Lowland rainforest remnants south of Cairns protecting rare species.
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park
Palm Creek / Rollingstone
Coastal mangrove wetlands and sand cays north of Townsville—important shorebird habitat.
Hann Tableland National Park
Mareeba district
Granite tablelands and wet sclerophyll forest on the northern Atherton Tablelands.
Harley Park
Labrador
Broadwater foreshore park in Labrador with playground and fish & chips kiosk.
Hasties Swamp National Park
Atherton
Seasonal freshwater wetland with a two-storey bird hide near Atherton.
Heffron Park
Maroubra
One of Sydney’s largest community sports parks with cycleways.
Hell Hole Gorge National Park
Adavale
Outback gorges, rock pools and spinifex country west of Charleville.
Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park
South Yarra
Island park in the Yarra River featuring outdoor sculpture installations.
Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens
Urangan
Botanic gardens and Chinese garden in Hervey Bay’s south.
Hinchinbrook Island National Park
Hinchinbrook Island
Australia’s largest island national park with the famous Thorsborne Trail and dramatic granite peaks.
Holbourne Island National Park
Holbourne Island
Tiny coral cay and bird sanctuary in the Whitsundays.
Hollindale Park
Main Beach
Beachside reserve with playground and open lawns near Main Beach.
Homevale National Park
Homevale
Sandstone cliffs, vine thickets and open woodland west of Mackay.
Hope Islands National Park
Hope Islands
Two small coral cays off Cooktown with seabird rookeries and turtle nesting.
Hornibrook Esplanade Park
Clontarf
Foreshore park at Clontarf with views of the Hornibrook Bridge.
Howick Group National Park (CYPAL)
Howick Islands
Remote island group east of Cape Melville with reefs and beaches; culturally significant sea country.
Hull River National Park
South Mission Beach
Lowland rainforest, mangroves and river estuary south of Mission Beach.
Humboldt National Park
Laglan
Remote sandstone and ironbark country north-west of Clermont.
Hyde Park
Sydney CBD
Australia’s oldest public park with grand avenues, the Archibald Fountain and the ANZAC War Memorial.
Idalia National Park
Idalia
Mulga ranges, gorges and stone ruins south-west of Blackall.
Indooroopilly Island Conservation Park
Indooroopilly
Tiny Brisbane River island roost for flying-foxes and waterbirds; conservation access only.
Isla Gorge National Park
Isla
Colourful sandstone cliffs and lookouts on the Leichhardt Highway between Taroom and Theodore.
Japoon National Park
No. 5 Branch / Japoonvale
Small Wet Tropics park protecting steep rainforest south-west of Innisfail.
Jells Park
Wheelers Hill
127-hectare park in Wheelers Hill with a large lake, picnic facilities and trails.
John Scott Park
Samford Village
Samford Village green with playgrounds and picnic shelters.
Jubilee Park (Glebe)
Glebe
Harbourside lawns beside the restored Glebe viaduct and light rail stop.
Junee National Park
Eulo district
Brigalow and gidgee woodlands on the western Darling Downs.
Justins Park
Burleigh Heads
Family-friendly beachfront park at Burleigh Heads.
K’gari (Great Sandy) National Park
K’gari (Fraser Island)
World-heritage sand island (K’gari / Fraser Island) with perched lakes, rainforests and 4WD beach highways.
Kalinga Park
Clayfield
Leafy park along Kedron Brook with playgrounds and BBQs.
Kalkajaka (Black Mountain) National Park
Black Mountain
Striking black granite boulder mountains south of Cooktown with short lookouts.
Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Kurnell / La Perouse
Coastal headlands, whale lookouts and heritage sites at Kurnell and La Perouse.
Karkarook Park
Moorabbin
Park in Moorabbin with a large lake, wetlands and extensive trails.
Kedron Brook Parklands
Kedron / Gordon Park
Linear park following Kedron Brook with bike paths, playgrounds and off-leash areas.
Kellys Beach Park
Bargara
Beachfront reserve at Kellys Beach in Bargara.
Kenilworth Town Park
Kenilworth
Community park in Kenilworth with shaded playground and BBQs.
Keppel Bay Islands National Park
Great Keppel & surrounding isles
Offshore islands near Yeppoon with beaches, fringing reefs and camping.
Kershaw Gardens
Park Avenue
Linear park along Bruce Highway in Rockhampton with waterfalls and playgrounds.
Kinglake National Park
Kinglake
Forest park north-east of Melbourne with regenerating ash forests, Masons Falls and picnic areas.
Kirra Hill Lookout and Park
Coolangatta
Hilltop lookout park with sweeping views over Coolangatta and Kirra Beach.
Kirrama National Park
Kirrama
Wet tropical rainforest and scenic Kirrama Range Road west of Cardwell.
Kondalilla National Park
Montville
Obi Obi valley waterfalls and rainforest near Montville on the Blackall Range.
Koomba Park
Vermont South
Open space along Dandenong Creek with wetlands, walking tracks and picnic areas.
Koombooloomba National Park
Koombooloomba
Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest around Koombooloomba Dam near Ravenshoe.
Kroombit Tops National Park
Boyne Valley
Sandstone tableland with rainforest pockets, lookouts and the WWII “Beautiful Betsy” bomber crash site.
Kuranda National Park
Kuranda
Vine forest and eucalypt woodland fringing the Barron River near Kuranda.
Kurraba Point Reserve
Kurraba Point
Harbourside lawns and fig trees on a quiet headland.
Kurrawa Pratten Park
Broadbeach
Major Broadbeach park with all-abilities playground and beach access.
Kurrimine Beach National Park
Kurrimine Beach
Lowland rainforest and mangrove fringes behind Kurrimine’s beaches.
Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park
Iron Range
Cape York’s largest rainforest with palm-lined creeks, birdlife and remote beaches around Lockhart River.
La Balsa Park
Buddina
Family-friendly riverside park at Point Cartwright with playground and BBQs.
Lake Alford Park
Southside
Community park at Gympie with duck ponds, playgrounds and visitor centre.
Lake Bindegolly National Park
Bindegolly
Outback saline and freshwater lakes east of Thargomindah—prime waterbird habitat.
Lake Eden
North Lakes
Central North Lakes parkland with lake, boardwalks and playground.
Lake Parramatta Reserve
North Parramatta
Bushland lake with patrolled swim area in summer and lakeside walks.
Lama Lama National Park (CYPAL)
Lakefield/Lilyvale region
Co-managed Cape York park of wetlands, rivers and cultural sites south of Princess Charlotte Bay.
Lamington National Park
O’Reilly/Green Mountains & Binna Burra
Gondwana rainforest on the McPherson Range—waterfalls, ancient Antarctic beech, and classic hikes.
Lane Cove National Park
Lindfield/Chatswood West
Bushland along the Lane Cove River with picnic areas, walking tracks and wildlife.
Lark Quarry Conservation Park
Opalton
World-famous dinosaur trackways site near Winton.
Len Wort Park
Labrador
Small family park with shaded playground in Labrador.
Lerderderg State Park
Bacchus Marsh / Blackwood
Rugged gorge country with river walks, remote tracks and heritage mining sites.
Lindeman Islands National Park
Lindeman Group
Southern Whitsundays group with walking tracks, beaches and fringing reefs.
Littabella National Park
Yandaran / Rosedale
Lowland wallum heath and swamp forests between Bundaberg and Agnes Water.
Lizard Island National Park
Lizard Island
Granite islands on the northern Great Barrier Reef with fringing coral, reefs and summit views.
Lochern National Park
Lochern
Thomson River channels, billabongs and red sand hills south-west of Longreach.
Lockyer National Park
Helidon/Withcott
Rugged bushland of eucalypt forest and sandstone ridges between Toowoomba and Brisbane.
Logan Gardens
Logan Central
Community park with water play, gardens and sports courts in Logan Central.
Maalan National Park
Maalan
Upland rainforest on the southern Atherton Tablelands with scenic creeks and wildlife.
Macedon Regional Park
Mount Macedon
Granite peaks, memorial cross and forested walking trails on Mount Macedon.
Macintosh Island Park
Main Beach
Leafy Gold Coast parkland with lagoons, bridges and peacocks roaming freely.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
West Mackay
Botanic gardens with lagoons, themed plant displays and café in Mackay.
Magnetic Island National Park
Magnetic Island
Granite headlands, bays and hoop pine forest just off Townsville — famous for the Forts Walk and koalas.
Main Range National Park
Cunninghams Gap / Goomburra
Gondwana Rainforests (World Heritage) with waterfalls, Antarctic beech and big-views peaks along the Great Dividing Range.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Maleny
Privately-owned gardens and aviary attraction overlooking Glass House Mountains.
Mapleton Falls National Park
Mapleton
A dramatic 120 m waterfall and overlooks on the Blackall Range near Montville.
Mapleton Lilyponds Park
Mapleton
Village park with lilyponds, walking paths and picnic lawns.
Marchant Park
Chermside
Large sports and recreation park opposite Westfield Chermside.
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park
Bayswater
Family park with popular all-abilities playground, open lawns and shade trees.
Marina Parklands (Gladstone)
Gladstone
Family-friendly park beside Gladstone Marina with playgrounds and BBQs.
Maroochydore Rotary Park
Maroochydore
Foreshore park on the Maroochy River with playground and BBQs.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Maleny
Rainforest reserve overlooking Glass House Mountains with boardwalks and café.
Mazeppa National Park
Elgin
Remote brigalow and ironbark woodlands north of Clermont.
Meadowbank Park
Meadowbank
Large parkland precinct with river-side paths and sports fields.
Mick Schamburg Park
Miami
Headland park between Miami and Burleigh with coastal lookouts.
Minerva Hills National Park
Springsure
Sandstone lookouts over Springsure and ancient volcanic plugs in Central Queensland.
Mirambeena Regional Park
Lansdowne / Georges Hall
Green corridors along the Georges River with wetlands and picnic nooks.
Mon Repos Conservation Park
Mon Repos
Globally significant loggerhead turtle nesting beach near Bundaberg.
Mooloolaba Beachfront Park
Mooloolaba
Bustling foreshore park adjacent to cafes and surf club at Mooloolaba.
Mooloolaba Spit Parklands
Mooloolaba
Beachside parks along Mooloolaba Spit with BBQs, playgrounds and picnic shelters.
Moora Park
Shorncliffe
Clifftop park overlooking Shorncliffe Pier with BBQs and playground.
Moore Park
Moore Park
Expansive parklands with sports fields and avenues linking Centennial Parklands to the city.
Moorrinya National Park
Moorrinya
Mitchell grass downs and riparian habitats south of Hughenden.
Moresby Range National Park
Mourilyan / Wangan
Lowland rainforest remnants and cassowary habitat near Innisfail.
Mornington Peninsula National Park
Rye / Sorrento / Cape Schanck
Surf beaches, coastal cliffs and heathlands wrapping the southern Peninsula.
Mount Aberdeen National Park
Mount Aberdeen
Rugged granite peaks and dry woodlands west of Bowen, including endemic flora.
Mount Archer National Park
Koongal / Frenchville
Rockhampton’s skyline park with forested slopes, lookouts and city views.
Mount Archer (Nurim Circuit) Boardwalk
Koongal
Summit boardwalk with panoramic views over Rockhampton.
Mount Barney National Park
Mount Barney
Wild granite peaks and declared wilderness in the Scenic Rim for experienced hikers.
Mount Colosseum National Park
Miriam Vale district
Forest-clad volcanic dome south-west of Miriam Vale.
Mount Coolum National Park
Mount Coolum
Steep trachyte dome with 360° coastal views; one of the Sunshine Coast’s best short, steep hikes.
Mount Etna Caves National Park
The Caves
Limestone karst with caves and endangered ghost bat habitat near Rockhampton.
Mount Hypipamee National Park
Upper Barron
A dramatic diatreme (volcanic pipe) crater and rainforest boardwalk near Atherton.
Mount Lewis National Park
Julatten
High, cool rainforest and cloud-forest road above Julatten, famed for endemic birds.
Mount Morgan No.7 Dam Park
Mount Morgan
Lakeside recreation area near historic mining town of Mount Morgan.
Mount Walsh National Park
Biggenden
Granite domes, slabs and heath on the North Burnett — great rock scrambling and views.
Mount Windsor National Park
Wujal Wujal / Mt Windsor area
Remote high-rainfall rainforest north-west of Daintree with rare upland fauna.
Mowbray Park
East Brisbane
Riverside park with ferry terminal, playground and historic war memorial.
Muddy’s Playground
Cairns North
Award-winning waterfront playground on Cairns Esplanade.
Munga-Thirri National Park
Simpson Desert
Queensland’s section of the Simpson Desert - vast red dunes and salt lakes for well-prepared 4WD expeditions.
Musgrave Park
South Brisbane
Historic urban park in South Brisbane, significant for Aboriginal community gatherings.
Nambour Lions Park
Nambour
Riverside lawns and playgrounds near Petrie Creek in Nambour.
Napier Park
Strathmore
A small heritage woodland reserve in Strathmore, preserving pre-settlement red gums.
Naree Budjong Djara National Park
North Stradbroke Island
Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) forests, lakes and dunes — co-managed with Quandamooka People.
Nerang National Park
Nerang
Eucalypt forest and shared-use trail network in the Gold Coast hinterland.
New Farm Park
New Farm
One of Brisbane’s most popular parks, famous for rose gardens and riverside lawns.
Newry Islands National Park
Seaforth / Newry Islands
Small continental islands off Seaforth (north of Mackay) with reefs and beach camping.
Nielsen Park
Vaucluse
Popular harbour beach and picnic area within Sydney Harbour National Park at Vaucluse.
Noosa National Park
Noosa Heads
Iconic headland park with ocean cliffs, surf points and koalas at the edge of Noosa Heads.
Noosaville Foreshore Park
Noosaville
Extensive riverside lawns and BBQs along Noosa River at Gympie Terrace.
Nortons Park
Wantirna South
Small riverside park with BBQs and picnic spots near Wantirna South.
Nuga Nuga National Park
Arcadia Valley
Lake Nuga Nuga and surrounding brigalow woodland east of the Carnarvon Highway.
Nurragingy Reserve
Doonside
84‑hectare bushland reserve with lakes, gardens and family picnic spots.
Oakview National Park
Oakview
Granite inselbergs and endangered vine-thicket west of Gympie.
Oatley Park
Oatley
Bushland headland with castle picnic area, inclusive playground and baths.
Observatory Hill Park
Millers Point
Historic hilltop lawns around Sydney Observatory with panoramic harbour views.
Organ Pipes National Park
Keilor North
Dramatic basalt columns (‘organ pipes’) carved by Jacksons Creek near Keilor.
Orpheus Island National Park
Orpheus Island
Palm Island group isle with fringing reefs, quiet beaches and bush camping.
Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)
Artemis / Coen district
Extensive riverine forests, swamps and heath on Cape York, co-managed with Traditional Owners.
Pacific Pines Central Park
Pacific Pines
Large community park with lake, playgrounds and BBQs in northern Gold Coast.
Palm Beach Parklands
Palm Beach
Popular Gold Coast foreshore park at Currumbin Creek with pirate playground.
Palmerston Rocks National Park
East Palmerston
Small Wet Tropics reserve of boulder-strewn rainforest along the Palmerston Highway.
Paluma Range National Park
Paluma / Crystal Creek
Cloud forest, waterfalls and lookouts between Townsville and Ingham (Mt Spec & Paluma sections).
Paradise Point Parklands
Paradise Point
Scenic foreshore reserve at the northern end of the Gold Coast.
Parramatta Park
Parramatta
World‑Heritage parkland with historic sites, playgrounds and spacious picnic lawns.
Pat Fagan Park
Coolangatta
Small Coolangatta headland park near Greenmount with WWI memorial.
Peak Range National Park
Clermont district
Protects isolated volcanic plugs and rugged bushland near Clermont.
Pelican Island National Park
Gladstone Harbour
Small mangrove island in the Gladstone estuary, critical bird habitat.
Pelican Park
Clontarf
Waterfront park at Clontarf, known for pelican feeding and boat ramp.
Perseverance Dam Conservation Park
Crows Nest
Bushland reserve around Toowoomba’s Perseverance Dam.
Petersham Park
Petersham
Victorian-era parkland with oval, rotunda and shaded paths.
Philp Park
Main Beach
Beachside picnic and BBQ reserve opposite Sea World.
Pialba Foreshore Park
Pialba
Large central Hervey Bay park with adventure playground and skate park.
Pin Valley Conservation Park
The Caves
Protects dry vine forest remnants north of Rockhampton.
Pipemakers Park
Maribyrnong
Historic park on the Maribyrnong River with bluestone factory ruins, wetlands and picnic areas.
Pirrama Park
Pyrmont
Harbourside lawns, playground and promenade on Pyrmont Point with skyline views.
Pizzey Park
Miami
Major sports and recreation precinct in Miami with skatepark and playgrounds.
Plough and Harrow Park
Abbotsbury
Lakeside lawns and picnic spots in Western Sydney Parklands.
Point Cook Coastal Park
Point Cook
Expansive coastal reserve with saltmarshes, sandy beaches and Cheetham wetlands bird hides.
Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park
Williamstown
Historic coastal reserve at Williamstown with geology, maritime heritage and bay views.
Point Vernon Foreshore Park
Point Vernon
Coastal reserve with walking trails and picnic spots at Point Vernon.
Poona National Park
Poona
Coastal wallum heath, swamps and paperbark forest between Maryborough and Tin Can Bay.
Porcupine Gorge National Park
Hughenden district
Spectacular sandstone gorge system north of Hughenden.
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park
Point Lonsdale / Portsea (marine sites)
Protected marine park across multiple ‘no-take’ sites at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay.
Pratten Park
Broadbeach
Foreshore park at Broadbeach with playgrounds and picnic lawns.
Prince Alfred Park
Surry Hills
Central city park beside Central Station with lawns, pool and BBQ spots.
Princes Park
Parkville
Large park in Parkville surrounding Ikon Park stadium, with ovals, walking tracks and playgrounds.
Proserpine National Park
Crystalbrook / Proserpine
Rainforest and creek swimming holes inland from Airlie Beach.
Prospect Reservoir
Prospect
Historic reservoir with lakeside lawns, playgrounds and picnic areas.
Putney Park
Putney
Riverside lawns with a popular water play area and picnic spots.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Coolangatta
Main beachfront park in Coolangatta with playgrounds and event lawns.
Queen Victoria Gardens
Southbank
Ornamental gardens opposite the Arts Centre, featuring floral displays and monuments.
Queens Gardens Townsville
North Ward
Heritage botanic gardens at the base of Castle Hill in Townsville.
Queens Park
Queens Park
Expansive sports fields and open lawns at the foot of Centennial Parklands.
Queens Park (Maryborough)
Maryborough
Heritage botanic gardens and riverside lawns in Maryborough.
Ramsay Conservation Park
Ramsay
Protects endangered vine forest in southern Queensland.
Redfern Park
Redfern
Heritage inner-city park with fig trees, lawns and water features.
Rhodes Foreshore Park
Rhodes
Waterside promenade and lawns facing Homebush Bay.
Riverdale Park
Meadowbrook
Picturesque Logan reserve with wetlands, walking trails and dog parks.
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo
The Range
Heritage-listed botanic gardens with free zoo in Rockhampton.
Rocks Riverside Park
Seventeen Mile Rocks
Large riverside park with water play, playgrounds and picnic facilities in Brisbane’s west.
Roma Street Parkland
Spring Hill
16-hectare landscaped gardens and parklands in Brisbane’s CBD.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Sydney CBD
Harbourside botanic garden with sweeping lawns, specialty plant collections and skyline views.
Royal Botanic Gardens & Melbourne Gardens
South Yarra
World-renowned botanic gardens featuring 8,500 plant species, lakes and sweeping lawns.
Royal Park
Parkville
Melbourne’s largest inner-city park with sports fields, native bushland and the Melbourne Zoo.
Rundle Range National Park
Mount Larcom district
Sandstone ridges and valleys in Central Queensland near Mount Larcom.
Rushcutters Bay Park
Rushcutters Bay
Harbourside lawns popular with joggers and dog owners, with sports fields and a kiosk.
Russell River National Park
Bramston Beach / Russell Heads
Coastal mangroves, rainforest and beaches south of Cairns.
Samford Conservation Park
Samford Valley
Popular Brisbane bushland reserve with walking and horse trails.
Sandgate Foreshore Parklands
Sandgate
Scenic bayside promenade with playgrounds and cafes along Bramble Bay.
Scarborough Beach Park
Scarborough
Family foreshore park with themed playgrounds and shady lawns.
Scarness Park
Scarness
Foreshore park with pier and picnic lawns at Scarness, Hervey Bay.
Scenic Rim Regional Parks (combined)
Various
A group of small reserves in the Scenic Rim conserving volcanic peaks and forests.
Seafront Oval and Park
Pialba
Multi-use oval and picnic reserve in central Hervey Bay.
Seventeen Seventy Headland Park
Seventeen Seventy
Lookout park at the tip of Seventeen Seventy with memorials and ocean views.
Shepherds Bush
Glen Waverley
Bushland reserve in Glen Waverley with trails, bird habitats and wildflowers.
Shoalwater Bay Conservation Park
Shoalwater Bay
Remote coastal park in Central Queensland, overlapping a military training area.
Shorncliffe Pier Park
Shorncliffe
Historic pier and foreshore park in Brisbane’s north.
Sir Joseph Banks Park
Botany
Wetlands and dunes remnant with boardwalks and picnic lawns.
Slacks Creek Park
Slacks Creek
Community park with playgrounds and walking paths along Slacks Creek.
South Bank Parklands
South Brisbane
Vibrant cultural and leisure precinct on the Brisbane River with lagoon, gardens and eateries.
Spinnaker Park
Gladstone
Foreshore park and walking peninsula at Gladstone Marina.
Springbrook National Park
Springbrook
World Heritage rainforest on the Gold Coast hinterland, with waterfalls and lookouts.
Springwood Park
Springwood
Large Logan park with sports fields, skate park and playground.
Steel Park
Marrickville
Community park with riverside path and shaded lawns.
Suttons Beach Park
Redcliffe
Main swimming beach park in Redcliffe with BBQs and shady lawns.
Sweeneys Flats
Eltham
Quiet riverside bushland on the Yarra with open lawns, billabongs and birdlife.
Sydney Park
St Peters/Alexandria
Former brickworks turned wetlands and rolling lawns with landmark chimneys.
Sylvan Beach Esplanade
Bellara (Bribie Island)
Calm-water park and picnic area on Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage.
Tamborine National Park
Mount Tamborine
Queensland’s first national park, with rainforest walks, waterfalls and lookouts.
Tempe Reserve
Tempe
Riverfront park with sports fields and dog areas beside the Cooks River.
Tewantin Foreshore Park
Tewantin
Noosa River foreshore reserve with picnic areas and playground.
Tewantin National Park
Tewantin
Forest and hills behind Noosa, with mountain-bike trails and lookouts.
The Domain
Sydney CBD
Open lawns and fig-lined avenues next to the Royal Botanic Garden.
Tirhatuan Park
Dandenong North
Lakeside park in Dandenong North with a dog off-leash area and walking tracks.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Gladstone
Regional botanic gardens showcasing native flora in Gladstone.
Toohey Forest Conservation Park
Nathan / Mount Gravatt
Urban bushland reserve south of Brisbane, popular for walking and jogging.
Torquay Foreshore Park
Torquay
Vibrant foreshore park with playgrounds, BBQs and cafes at Torquay, Hervey Bay.
Townsville Strand Parklands
North Ward
Iconic 2.2 km foreshore with lagoons, playgrounds and views of Magnetic Island.
Treasury Gardens
East Melbourne
Historic 19th-century gardens next to Parliament House with memorials and mature trees.
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Tumbalong Park
Darling Harbour
Events lawn and waterfront open space at Darling Harbour, near the Darling Quarter playground.
Underwood Park
Priestdale
Major community park in Priestdale with playgrounds, lagoons and BMX facilities.
Victoria Park
Camperdown
Inner‑city park beside the University of Sydney with lake, lawns and a popular playground.
Warrandyte State Park
Warrandyte
Yarra River gorges, goldfields history and bushwalks across multiple reserves.
Waterford West Park
Waterford West
Neighbourhood park in Logan with shaded playground and BBQs.
Waterloo Oval
Waterloo
Neighbourhood oval with playgrounds and tree-lined edges.
Wattamolla (Royal National Park)
Royal National Park
Iconic beach, lagoon and picnic area within Royal National Park.
Wattle Park
Surrey Hills
A 55-hectare park in Surrey Hills with bushland, heritage trams and picnic grounds.
Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden
Lavender Bay
Beloved community garden and terraced lawns by Lavender Bay.
Wentworth Common
Sydney Olympic Park
Wetlands, boardwalks and picnic lawns within Sydney Olympic Park.
Wentworth Park
Glebe
Large sports and events park between Glebe and Ultimo with dog-friendly paths.
Werribee Park
Werribee
A grand estate with a historic mansion, formal gardens, and the adjacent open range zoo.
Westerfolds Park
Templestowe
Large Yarra bend park with wide lawns, shared trails and the historic Westerfolds Manor.
White Mountains National Park
Torrens Creek district
Sandstone outcrops and wildflower country west of Townsville.
Woodford Gardens Park
Woodford
Riverside lawns and playgrounds in historic Woodford township.
Woodgate Beach Foreshore Park
Woodgate
Shady beachfront park with BBQs and playgrounds at Woodgate.
Woondum National Park
Woondum
Rainforest gullies and eucalypt ridges in the Gympie hinterland.
Wooroonooran National Park
Babinda / Malanda / Innisfail districts
Huge Wet Tropics park south of Cairns with waterfalls, gorges and rainforest peaks.
Wylde MTB & BMX Park
Cecil Park
86‑hectare mountain bike and BMX hub with trails, pump track and race track.
Yarra Ranges National Park
Healesville / Warburton
Cool temperate rainforest, towering mountain ash and the Black Spur drive.
Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
Yellingbo
Important riparian reserve known for helmeted honeyeater and lowland Leadbeater’s possum habitat.
Yeppoon Main Beach Foreshore
Yeppoon
Redeveloped foreshore with lagoon, playgrounds and amphitheatre in Yeppoon.
Yungaburra National Park
Yungaburra
Small rainforest remnant on the Atherton Tablelands near the town of Yungaburra.