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Much-loved Buchan Pool reopens
Buchan Caves’ much-loved cold water pool has reopened this Easter.
How Changing Places open up parks
Imagine you visit a park and need to go to the toilet, get changed or have a shower. Now imagine you use a wheelchair and need a hoist and other support to do any of those things. Suddenly things become much more complicated. Changing Places facilities – which include all these supports – are all about making this easier for people who need it. If you know in advance you’ll be able to do these things, then getting out into nature is much easier.
Restoring eucalypt forests at Wilsons Promontory National Park
The long history and heightened intensity of bushfires across Victoria, dating back to European settlement, is triggering regeneration failure in areas where eucalypts once thrived
Construction starts at Olinda Recreation Reserve
Community sporting clubs in the Dandenong Ranges will soon be able to enjoy better facilities at the Olinda Recreation Reserve, with construction now underway to deliver new and improved netball courts and cricket practice nets.
Tips and tricks for taking kids into nature
When simply getting out of the house with kids can be a challenge, the idea of getting out into nature can be overwhelming. Discover how to plan your next family outing.
Unwind at Point Addis Marine National Park
Immerse yourself in the wonder and beauty of Point Addis.
Book your winter Grampians Peaks Trail experience now
Bookings are now open for the Grampians Peaks Trail up until 31 August 2023. A spectacular natural and cultural experience on the lands of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung peoples, the challenging hike runs 160 kilometres from Mt Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.
With the help of a dedicated team we're trying to understand how frogs recover after fire in Holey Plains State Park on Gunaikurnai Country.
Upgrades underway for 21 urban parks
Communities across Melbourne will soon enjoy improved accessibility and a better visitor experience at their favourite parks, with works to deliver new and upgraded facilities at 21 urban parks now underway.
Science doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes all you need is a good roof tile - and some help from Mother Nature.