Media Releases

Two women chat next to an orange tent among snow gums in the Alpine National Park

Design to start on spectacular alpine walk

Experienced architects K2LD Architects have been appointed to create designs for the extended Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing – a multi-day 57-kilometre walk through the spectacular Alpine region.

Multiple investigations underway into illegal firewood harvesting activity

Parks Victoria is working closely with Victoria Police and the Office of the Conservation Regulator to find and charge illegal firewood harvesters in the Shepparton and surrounding areas.

Connect to Country in Gariwerd this winter

This winter during NAIDOC week, Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre is hosting a range of live musical performances and cultural workshops conducted by some of Gariwerd’s most talented Traditional Owners.

Tender Released for Rebuild of Altona Pier

The tender for construction of a new Altona Pier has now been released. 

Heavy Snowfall at Mount Buffalo National Park

Be prepared and stay safe in the snow

Visitors to the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks are encouraged to be prepared and stay safe during the winter season following early and ongoing snow fall and heavy rain across popular 4WD tracks and visitor locations.

A group of men and women standing next to a sign announcing the Chelsea Australian Garden.

World renowned garden on the way to Olinda

A stunning Chelsea Flower Show winning garden is coming to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.

Citizen scientists looking down at the water monitoring for species

Citizen Science program to help record biodiversity

To celebrate Citizen Science Month this April, Parks Victoria is encouraging people to help protect our state’s special places by joining the new Data Discovery Program in their local parks.

Workers undertaking upgrades at Raymond Island

Raymond Island walking track upgrade underway

Visitors to Raymond Island, on Tatungalung Country near Paynesville, will soon be able to enjoy better understanding of Aboriginal culture together with improved access tracks amongst the native flora and fauna, thanks to a joint project between Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Parks Victoria.

A drawing showing a path on a ramp leading up from a river

Main Yarra Trail ramping up at Gipps Street

Plans are progressing to create an accessible walkway and cycle path at Gipps Street in inner-east Melbourne, with Parks Victoria requesting tenders for construction of this major upgrade on the Main Yarra Trail.

a large container covered in oil, surrounded by bush and a large oil slick

Dumped oil puts plants and animals at risk

An investigation is in progress after a large amount of waste oil was illegally dumped inside a national park outside Bendigo.