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An interview with Education Ranger Vanessa Wiggenraad
From educating students to creating inclusive programs for all abilities, Parks Victoria ranger Vanessa Wiggenraad spends her time sharing her passion for nature with others.
Historic Lightstations, Forts and Mansion to get a new lease on life
Plans to ensure the future of some of Victoria’s most significant heritage sites are underway.
Yarra Bend Park netball courts and pavilion: Project update
Works to redistribute a large amount of soil at Yarra Bend Park are set to begin this month, part of the final stage of works to activate new netball courts and a shared-use pavilion at Fairlea Reserve.
Another way to visit the Warburton Redwoods
The Cement Creek Redwood Forest, fondly known to many as ‘the Warburton Redwoods’, is an enchanting forest in the Yarra Ranges National Park, on Wurundjeri Country.
Bonnie Joachim Yorta Yorta Ranger
Yorta Yorta Ranger Bonnie Joachim Bonnie Joachim’s love of caring for her Country was nurtured as a little girl when she would often accompany her father to work in the Barmah National Park.
Camping bookings reopening soon
Campers will soon be able to start booking their favourite camping spots and accommodation throughout Victoria’s parks for 2023-24.
East Gippsland is Victoria’s first official destination (and the seventh in Australia), to receive the ECO Destination Certification. If you’re currently looking for somewhere in Victoria to explore, here’s how you can spend one week in Victoria’s sustainable east.
New coastal trail will offer stunning views
If you love walking and spectacular coastal views, there’s a new trail coming that you’ll want to put on your holiday to-do list. An iconic trail is being created in one of the state’s newest parks - Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park - which stretches between San Remo and Inverloch on Bunurong Country.
Tours to return at State Coal Mine
Underground tours will return to the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi, bringing back a beloved experience for generations of Victorians.
Removing weeds to protect habitat at Wilsons Prom
Australian seabirds will have an easier time building nests following the removal of invasive weeds from islands surrounding Wilsons Promontory National Park.