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Point Nepean ready for campers
Point Nepean National Park is ready to welcome its first campers, with bookings now open for a new campground within the park’s historic Quarantine Station precinct.
This summer, visiting nature will be different. Victoria’s recent flood and storm events have saturated the ground, loosened the soil and weakened the stability of trees.
A big year of projects in parks right across Victoria
From campgrounds, walks and lookouts, to a large-scale exclusion fence and storm recovery works, we’re delivering projects to help support nature’s future and get people into the great outdoors.
Visiting nature this summer will be different.
Floods and storms in Victoria's parks and reserves
Victorians getting into nature this summer must plan ahead as access to some favourite destinations may be restricted.
How does a fence protect native plants and animals
Wilsons Promontory National Park will become a 50,000-hectare climate change safe haven, where Victoria’s rich wildlife and habitats are freed from the pressures of introduced species. But how does a fence help?
Protecting the Proms vulnerable creatures
Small native species at Wilsons Promontory are at risk of being predated by foxes and feral cats. A dedicated team of conservationists and specialist rangers have been hard at work to reduce this threat and give native species the best chance of thriving.
Repairs progressing for Point Gellibrand seawall
Communities in Melbourne’s west are set to enjoy the promenade at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park for years to come, with Duratec Limited appointed to deliver important repairs to the bluestone seawall.
A better visitor experience for 18 urban parks
Melburnians are set to enjoy a better visitor experience at some of their favourite parks, with Ace Infrastructure, a division of Ace Contractors Group, appointed to construct new and improved facilities at 18 popular parks across Melbourne.
Top tips for a pristine and plastic-free picnic.