Explore nature this spring

 

Spring is the season to celebrate new life and nature in full bloom.  Wildflowers amaze us with their beauty, animals are born, and birdlife gathers in great numbers. 

It’s time to dust off your outdoor shoes and get back into nature to reap the benefits of fresh spring air. Just as spring renews nature, take this time to renew yourself.  

Re-energize with nature this spring with our top recommendations for things to do and places to stay in Victoria’s parks. 

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A mother and joey wallaby on a rock surface with the ocean in the background at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Spring brings new life in nature

It’s all about the birds and the bees – with spring comes new life across Parks Victoria’s landscape.

A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to the Pinnacle in the Central Grampians.

Mountains of Spring adventure

The warmer spring weather is the perfect excuse to get outdoors and explore mountain peaks. Choose your own adventure by hiking, biking or climbing.

A women sitting on a rock in front of a waterfall calls out to her friends to join her.

Escape into nature this Spring

There’s no better way to escape the stress of daily life than by immersing yourself in nature. Take a picnic against a stunning backdrop, wander through botanic gardens and capture nature in all its beauty.

A group climbs up through the mid-sections of Gar / Mount Difficult

Grampians Peaks Trail

The Grampians Peaks Trail (164km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld in the south. It can also be completed in shorter sections.

The lighthouse keeper's cottage and lighthouse at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Wilsons Promontory Lightstation

Perched on a small peninsula jutting out into the wild seas of Bass Strait, the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse and its historic residences are the southernmost settlement on the Australian mainland. Adding to its remote appeal, the lightstation is only accessible by foot, along the Southern Prom Circuit Hikes.

A woman with a large hiking pack takes in the view from Blanket Bay Campground.

Great Ocean Walk

The Great Ocean Walk is a one-way, long-distance walk extending just over 110km. This once-in-a-lifetime hike will take you eight days.

Where to stay

A man brings his girlfriend a plate of food while camping at Lakeside Campground, Lake Eildon National Park

Camping in Victoria

Victoria’s parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush.

6 top family-friendly campsites

Here's your guide to some of the best family-friendly camping destinations up to four hours from Melbourne.
A women walks her dog into the campsite while another women prepares food as her son looks on.

Banksia Bluff Campground

Banksia Bluff is a tranquil wooded campground where the peace is only broken by the dawn chorus and waves crashing. Set up camp among gum and banksia woodland and relax by the campfire. Camp with your dog on select sites.
A father kicks a football with his young son infront of a trailer camper.

Budj Bim Campground

Budj Bim Campground is nestled among forested rocky hollows and ridges formed by ancient lava flows. Camp within walking distance of Lake Surprise, a crater lake with several short trails. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas and kangaroos.
A couple camping at Lake Elizabeth Campground, Great Otway National Park

Lake Elizabeth Campground

This campground is situated within the Great Otway National Park located within 5 minute walking distance to the Lake Elizabeth circuit walk. This area is home to a magnitude of native bird species including the Satin Bower Bird. Around the lake there is a boardwalk, from which at dusk or dawn platypus can be seen swimming.
Family kicking a football outside their tent

Buchan Caves Reserve Campground

There are a range of powered campsites that are located on flat ground and generally close to the public amenities block. The sites allow vehicles to be parked within a few metres of each site. Campsites generally have a lawn surface and most sides have shade from trees.
The jetty at Lake Catani near the campground at Mount Buffalo National Park

Lake Catani Campground

Discover magnificent waterfalls and remote alpine landscapes while camping within beautiful Snow Gum woodlands beside Lake Catani in Mount Buffalo National Park.
A man talks to his wife who is sitting on a camp chair as he exists his tent.

The Gums Camping

With great facilities in a delightful bush setting close to Melbourne, The Gums camping area is a popular base for relaxing and exploring the northern section of Kinglake National Park.
A tent set up on grass in a coastal landscape

Point Nepean Discovery Tents

Located within the historic Quarantine Station precinct, the pre-pitched Discovery Tents offer a unique opportunity to camp under canvas within the idyllic coastal Point Nepean National Park.

Get into nature

Nature in parks provides incredible preventative and restorative health and wellbeing benefits.
Two females in workout clothes walk through tall trees in Dandenong Ranges National Park

7 Days of Mindfulness in Nature

It can be easy to feel anxious, stressed, and worried about the future. But even small actions can help ground us back into the here and now – especially when we turn to the healing power of nature.
Couple enjoying a sunset picnic at Seaford Pier

Free things to do in nature near Melbourne

Great free activities close to Melbourne that will have you enjoying nature without breaking the bank.
Two friends walking along the Rainforest Gallery trail in the Yarra Ranges National Parkl

5 best beginner hikes in Yarra Ranges National Park

Immerse yourself in lush temperate rainforests with these five top beginner-friendly hikes and nature walks close to Melbourne.
Couple walking with dogs on lead along a garden path with autumn leaves.

Spring into action and get active

With the colder months behind us, get a new lease on life with renewed motivation to focus on your health and wellbeing. Get active by walking the dog, trail running or cycling.
Two women walk along the track next to a coastal marsh on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

Five ways to wellbeing this Spring

Science tells us that spending time in nature, as well as understanding and caring for our environment, has a powerful effect on our mental and physical health. Discover some tips to boost your wellbeing when you’re in the wilds of nature this spring.
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