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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.
Collaborating to protect Australian grass trees
A collaborative effort has seen agencies work together to combat the deadly plant pathogen, Dieback in Great Otway National Park.
Works at wonderful Wattle Park nearing completion
Works to deliver an all-abilities playscape, a walking and running track and an upgraded picnic area at Wattle Park are nearing completion.
Top Places For Great Birdwatching In Victoria
Australia has over 800 species of birds and more than half of them can be found in Victoria. Read our top tips for birdwatching in the state.
Conservation visible from the sky
Passengers flying into Melbourne Airport might notice something unexpected when they look out their plane window – a large painting of a bandicoot on recycled tin sheeting helping to revegetate parklands.
Better sporting facilities coming soon to Olinda Precinct
Community sporting clubs in the Dandenong Ranges are another step closer to enjoying better facilities, with Parks Victoria appointing Contek Constructions Pty Ltd to construct new and improved netball courts and cricket nets at the Olinda Recreation Reserve.
Reopening flooded areas is no walk in the park
We know you love spending time in parks and we love helping people get into nature. That’s why we’re working hard to reopen parks that were closed due to damage from recent storms and floods.