A Crown reserve set aside for long-term environmental conservation and managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, even though there remains the possibility of future mining exploration. A unique and outstanding marine area, set aside to conserve seawater plants and animals. Marine parks are divided into zones that allow different, sustainable levels of commercial and recreational activities. Find out more . A site of national cultural importance, including buildings, objects, monuments and landscapes.
Historic sites are generally open to visitors.
Usually an 'overlay' on certain national parks or reserves. The term 'wilderness' has a special meaning under the Wilderness Act 1987, referring to a large, remote area of land which has remained essentially unchanged by modern human activity. We manage wilderness areas so that native plant and animal communities are disturbed as little as possible. Horses and vehicles are not permitted in these places, and bicycles are only allowed on a small number of approved management trails. Find out more .