Event Call for Dates

Parks Victoria receives over 2,500 event applications each year to conduct a variety of activities on public land and waterways, many of which are concentrated in a small number of parks.

To assist with a fair and equitable allocation of events, and to enable effective planning and resourcing, Parks Victoria has established a formal Call for Dates process to develop a calendar of events for select locations.

The process also benefits event organisers by enabling them to lock in dates for future activities. It is recommended that event organisers hoping to host an event at the below parks apply through this process for the best chance of securing their preferred date and location.

Complete the relevant event permit online application

Please ensure you have all the required information to complete your application. Changes to your application could incur further fees.

Permits are managed through your ParkConnect account. If you do not already have a ParkConnect account, you will need to register for one before you can submit your application. Once you are logged in, you will be able to select ‘Apply for Permit'.

Complete the relevant event permit online application. Please ensure you have all the required information to complete your application. Changes to your application could incur further fees.

If you would like to request a Boating Activity Exemption or an Exclusion Zone as a part of your permit, please be aware it is the applicant’s responsibility to understand the applicable regulations for the waterway you plan to operate on before you submit your application to Parks Victoria.

Multiple dates and parks can be nominated in one application, however, if you are conducting a series of events at different waterways, you may need to complete a separate application form addressing safety issues for each individual waterway.

Depending on the complexity of your event, you may be required to submit additional documents or information.

Apply for a permit

Please read our ParkConnect permit portal land events user guide (PDF 1.2 MB) and bays and waterways user guide (PDF 1.5 MB) for a full walkthrough.