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Suspicious WhatsApp messages linked to booking system issue
Parks Victoria new campsite bookings are suspended while the issue is being investigated.
Opening the floodgates on shorebird habitat recovery at Avalon Coastal Reserve
The low-lying Avalon Coastal Reserve on the shores of Port Phillip Bay may not be at the top of many people’s must-visit lists, however following recent works, Parks Victoria is hoping to attract flocks of very picky visitors to the reserve - thousands of migratory shorebirds.
Response underway following sinking vessel incident offshore from Kerferd Road Pier
Parks Victoria is part of a multi-agency response after the dredger Kirra became partially submerged while at anchor off Middle Park Beach overnight.
New lookouts complete on the Yallock-Bulluk trail
Visitors to the Bass Coast can now explore Bunurong stories, artwork and cultural knowledge at three new lookouts along one of Victoria's most spectacular stretches of coastline.
Toorourrong Reservoir Park turns 140
Toorourrong Reservoir Park sits at the foot of the Kinglake Range on Wurundjeri Country. To mark the 140th anniversary, the Friends Group will hold a day of free celebrations on Saturday 14 November.
How you can help protect wildlife while walking your dog in Albert Park
Parks Victoria is calling on dog owners to take responsibility for their pets and help keep native animals safe following the deaths of six Black Swans at Albert Park in recent months.
New and expanded parks to protect nature, cultural heritage and outdoor experiences
Several new and expanded parks and reserves across Victoria’s central west and Mirboo North are entering a new chapter, helping protect some of the state's most significant natural and cultural landscapes while ensuring people can continue to enjoy the outdoors for generations to come.
New access arrangements confirmed for Dyurrite
We have released the Dyurrite Access Changes Summary which outlines the new access arrangements that will take effect across the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park (Dyurrite Cultural Landscape) from October 2026.
Future proofing an endangered orchid
A new chapter has begun for one of Victoria's rarest native orchids, thanks to a collaborative conservation effort between Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Parks Victoria scientists, volunteers and other staff.
Iconic Sealers Cove Boardwalk reopens at Wilsons Prom
Visitors can once again walk from Tidal River to Sealers Cove after the reopening of the Sealers Cove Boardwalk at Wilsons Promontory National Park. The 1.8-kilometre boardwalk restores access to one of Victoria’s most popular hiking destinations, just in time for the spring school holidays.