Parks in the Alps
Eleven national parks and reserves in the Australian Alps cross State and Territory borders.
Stretching from Canberra through the Brindabella Range to the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales and along the Great Divide through eastern Victoria, Australia's alpine and subalpine environments are unique and special.
As a well-watered, snow-clad and mountainous area in a mostly dry and flat continent, the Australian Alps with 1.6 million hectares of protected areas are of great significance.
These parks and reserves are collectively known as the 'Australian Alps' national parks, a conservation zone of international significance. They have been inscribed on the National Heritage list and are also included as one of Australia's top 15 -20 tourism experiences as a National Landscape.
The Australian Alps National Parks have:
- Landscapes ranging from foothills and low plateaus of 300 - 900m to rolling summits, exposed ridgelines and rocky outcrops with the highest peaks above 1800m
- Plant species from across nearly all Australian plant families, most which have adapted to survive the harsh alpine conditions
- More than forty species of native mammals, two hundred bird species, thirty reptiles species, fifteen amphibians, fourteen native fish species and many species of invertebrates
- Indigenous sites that show evidence of occupation as far back as 21,000 years
- Creeks and streams that contribute to the catchments of South-Eastern Australia's main rivers
- A wide variety of facilities to ensure visitors enjoy their stay in the Parks.
Lands listed as Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves:
| Location | Size (HA) | Responsible Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | ||
| Alpine National Park | 660 550 | Parks Victoria |
| Snowy River National Park | 98 100 | |
| Avon Wilderness | 39 650 | |
| Mount Buffalo National Park | 31 000 | |
| Baw Baw National Park | 13 300 | |
| New South Wales | ||
| Koscioszko National Park | 690 425 | National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Brindabella National Park | 18 472 | |
| Scabby Range Nature Reserve | 4 982 | |
| Bimberi Nature Reserve | 10 886 | |
| Australian Capital Territory | ||
| Namadgi National Park | 105 900 | ACT Parks Conservation and Lands |
| Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve | 5 450 | |
More Information
More information about each of the parks and reserves can be found by using the links on this page, or
Visit the Australian Alps national parks Co-operative Managment Program partner agency websites:
Telephone No.s
Australian Capital Territory
- Namadgi Visitor Centre: (02) 6207 2900
- Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre: (02 6205 1233
New South Wales
- National Parks Centre: 1300 361 967
- Snowy Region Visitor Centres
- Jindabyne:
(02) 6450 5600 - Tumut:
(02) 6947 7025 - Khancoban:
(02) 6076 9373 - Yarrangobilly Caves:
(02) 6454 9597
- Jindabyne:
- Kosciuzko Education Centre: (02) 6450 5666
- NPWS Queanbeyan:
(02) 6299 2929
Victoria
- Parks Victoria offices, Bright, Mt Beauty and Omeo: 13 19 63
- Bright Visitor Centre:
(03) 5755 2275/
1800 500 117 - Walhalla General Store:
(03) 5165 6227
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