Media Releases
Sustainable energy for Albert Park sports clubs
Albert Park sports clubs will soon enjoy a green energy transformation taking place across the park.
Open House at Werribee Mansion
Werribee Park Mansion will come alive with special guests and performances this Sunday, 30 July as part of Open House Melbourne, a city-wide celebration of Melbourne’s built environment.
Using helicopters and highly skilled professionals, Parks Victoria and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys are protecting native wildlife on the islands surrounding Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Joint agency patrols in the High Country mark the start of seasonal road closures
Parks Victoria and Game Management Authority (GMA) Authorised Officers in northeast Victoria have recently begun patrols to mark the beginning of seasonal road closures in the Alpine National Park and adjoining state forest.
Future of Upper Teddington Reservoir considered
Potential long-term safety risks posed by ageing infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs have led Parks Victoria to explore options to decommission the Upper Teddington Reservoir at Kara Kara National Park.
Ready to book your stay in nature
From stunning beachside retreats to the cool of the mountains, dense forests to near-desert, bookings in parks across Victoria for dates from September 2023 - 6 October 2024 will be open from Tuesday 4 July.
Construction starts on new elevated path on the Main Yarra Trail
Get ready, Main Yarra Trail users. Construction has begun on a new elevated path to replace the steep steps at Gipps Street on this iconic urban trail on Wurundjeri Country.
Patrols to protect Gembrook parks this winter
Parks Victoria has launched an operation targeting illegal activities in parks and reserves around Gembrook, Tonimbuk and Labertouche, including Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park.
Final stage of work underway for Rye Pier
The final stage of the reconstruction of Rye Pier on Bunurong Sea Country is now underway, with contractors starting work to renew and upgrade the outer structure. The $3.95 million rebuild project, funded by the Victorian Government, completed its first phase in 2022 with the renewal of the pier approach.
A new plan to protect and improve the Prom
Parks Victoria is inviting public input on a new management plan for Wilsons Promontory National Park and its surrounding marine areas.