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Public Notices

Parks Victoria publishes public notices where relevant, including information regarding leases and boating and waterway activity exemptions.

Boating Activity Exclusion Zone Notice

Event name:

Diwali 2026

Date/time of event:

8.30pm - 11.00pm 31 October 2026

Location:

Waters of the Yarra River – between Princes Bridge and Birrarung Marr

Details:

Section 208(2)
NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE
 
Parks Victoria as the declared waterway manager for the Yarra River upstream of the port waters of the Port of Melbourne, hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the Victorian Festival of Diwali - Fireworks Display 2026 are prohibited from entering and remaining in the following waters.
 
Waters of the Yarra River – between Princes Bridge and Birrarung Marr
 
The exclusion zone will be in effect from 8.30pm to 11.00pm on Saturday 31st October 2026.
 
BY ORDER OF PARKS VICTORIA
Dated: 13/08/2026
 

By order of Parks Victoria
Dated: 22/09/26

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