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Winter ideas to get kids outdoors
Winter can be a hard time to keep kids occupied but Parks Victoria has a range of fantastic opportunities for families to get into nature over the colder months. Here are ten of the best winter family experiences across the state.
A walk in Woodlands Historic Park
Located in Melbourne’s north, Woodlands Historic Park on Wurundjeri Country is a great place to unwind and get into nature.
Communities can continue to safely explore and connect with nature thanks to the Asset Regeneration Program, which will remove, repair or replace more than 100 pieces of infrastructure across our parks.
Vaughan Springs open once again
Visitors don’t have to swim to score a picnic table at Vaughan Springs anymore, with flood recovery works at the popular site near Castlemaine complete and the site once again open to the public.
Recognition for Emerging Leader Ebonee Armistead
Congratulations to proud Wadawurrung woman Ebonee Armistead who was awarded the prestigious David Aldous Emerging Leader Award (Victoria/Tasmania) by Parks and Leisure Australia.
A new life for the Point Gellibrand seawall
Communities by the bay in Melbourne’s west can enjoy the much-loved promenade at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park for years to come, with works to repair the bluestone seawall now complete.
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda now open
The stunning Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is now open for nature lovers to enjoy. Visitors can wander the winding paths, listen to the frogs in the billabong, and explore over 400 different species of native Australian plants.
Nestled in a picturesque valley in East Gippsland, the Buchan Caves Reserve hides an underground world of colour and enchantment just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of caves are in this region and some of the most spectacular limestone formations in Australia can be found here.
Pygmy-possum's rocky mountain home free of unwelcome willows for the winter
When you live in a boulderfield, as Mountain Pygmy-possums do, there’s not much room to move. And, if willows decide to come and stay, you could be left out in the cold.
Getting into nature is simple and essential
What can we do to incorporate just a little time outdoors into each day?