News
A new vessel has joined Parks Victoria’s efforts to keep the Yarra open, safe and clean – say hello to Geoff.
Last chance for camping at Point Nepean before break
Keen explorers have a few more weeks to try camping at Point Nepean National Park with the sparkling new campground soon to take a winter break.
Better for boat and bird lovers
Boaters will soon be able to more easily launch and retrieve boats in Western Port Phillip Bay thanks to upgrades at the Kirk Point boatramp near Geelong.
Western Melbourne is home to some fantastic parks and one of the best ways to experience them is on a bike.
Recognising Parks Victoria's Unique Heritage Work
Did you know that we manage more than parks? We’ll let you in on a little secret – we actually manage the largest and most diverse collection of non-Aboriginal cultural heritage places on public land in Victoria. Read on to learn more about the heritage work of Parks Victoria and why it is so important.
Uplifting accessibility and experiences across our urban parks
From improving park facilities to revitalising our piers and jetties - many of our urban park projects are already reaching significant milestones in the first few months of 2023. Read on for a recap of some of the great works underway this year.
Track work to protect grass trees in Woowookarung
Parks Victoria and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners have begun work to protect vulnerable native species in Woowookarung Regional Park from the devastating plant disease cinnamon rust
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