Media Releases

The road leading towards Discovery Bay Coastal Park with sand dunes and then the ocean in the background

Fishers prosecuted for driving on beaches

Visitors to Victoria’s coastal parks and beaches are urged to only drive on legal roads and tracks to avoid damaging coastal dune environments after six fishermen were prosecuted for driving onto the beach at Discovery Bay Coastal Park.

Sugar glider on illegally felled red gum

Operations target illegal firewood harvesting and off-road vehicle use

Parks Victoria will lead two compliance operations in Northern Victoria targeting illegal firewood theft and off-road vehicle use this autumn and winter.

Aerial view of a new pier jutting out into the water and sweeping in an arc enclosing a marina.

Work underway on new St Kilda Pier

Site set-up has begun ahead of major works on the new $53 million St Kilda Pier following extensive planning and community consultation.

A group of eight people in high-vis uniforms, carrying cutting tools, in front of a Harrington's Bridle Track sign.

Track clearing helps honour legendary horseman

Parks Victoria’s bushfire recovery crews are hard at work clearing Harrington’s Bridle Track near Corryong in preparation for this year’s Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.

Plan ahead to visit the Twelve Apostles this summer

Visitors to the Twelve Apostles during the Christmas/New Year, Australia Day and Easter periods are encouraged to pack their summer smarts and plan ahead, with increased traffic expected around the popular destination.

Rock Formations in the Central Grampians

Plan for Gariwerd's future released

A new management plan for the Greater Gariwerd will set the framework for how the ancient, complex and unique landscape can be celebrated, respected, preserved and protected for now and future generations.

A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians

Greater Gariwerd Traditional Owners invite you to learn visit and respect Country

Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BGLC), Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC) and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC) are representative of Traditional Owners of the culturally significant Gariwerd landscape and all it encapsulates including the land, waters, and skies. Together we welcome the release of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan.

Hermann Ritzinger looking over the landscape of the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grampians Peaks Trail proves popular

The epic new long-distance Grampians Peaks Trail is proving popular with hikers, with more than 3,000 nights booked in campgrounds along the unique 160km natural and cultural hiking experience.

Three people at Point Cook Tower enjoying the view of Cheetham Wetlands.

Melbourne cyclists will ride further with Bay Trail extension to Point Cook Coastal Park

Plans are underway to extend the Bay Trail in Melbourne's west from Sanctuary Lakes to Point Cook Coastal Park.

New parklands taking shape in Melbourne

Parklands are being created in Melbourne’s east, providing new opportunities for people to get into nature.