NP

National Park

There are > 500 NPs but it's a state by state system

NSW

state of New South Wales

capital Sydney - beautiful city, harbor and beaches

ACT

Australian Capital Territory

now a state; Canberra the nation's capital

Qld

state of Queensland

capital Brisbane

NT

state of Northern Territory

originally a territory of South Australia and then the Commonwealth; capital Darwin. Toured this state for 3 months and it was an excellent surprise; incredible raw beauty, well sign posted and good tourist explanation boards

SA

state of South of Australia

capital Adelaide a quiet, pleasant backwater

Vic

state of Victoria

capital Melbourne - city improved immensely over last decade

WA

state of Western Australia

capital Perth - spent 4 months in the best state

Tas

state of Tasmania

island off the SE of the Australian continent; capital Hobart