This book, lavishly illustrated with over 300 coloured photographs, describes some of the major national parks and reserves of Australia. The key features of each area - unique scenery, wildlife highlights, local peoples, conservation projects and diverse visitor activities - are all given detailed coverage. Contains a summary of important National Parks, a list of useful addresses, suggestions for further reading and an index. The author has published over 30 books and has held very senior National Parks and Wildlife Service positions. In 1997 he was presented with the Award and Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Education in New South Wales.