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A father leads his family across the rocks in front of the Point Hicks Lighthouse and cottage.

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline.

A young woman leading a man on a walk while admiring the scenery

Rugged Bushlands

Escape to woodlands, arid deserts, and grassy plains.

A couple look on at a Waterfall in the Great Otway National Park.

Tall Forests

Take a stroll under grand canopies and giant ferns.

Two kayakers on the Gippsland Lakes near Metung.

Bays, Lakes and Rivers

Explore Victoria's parks from the water.

A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians.

Mountain Peaks

Experience alpine landscapes and grassy high plains.

Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.

Urban Parks

Walk, jog, run or cycle at Melbourne's doorstep.

Popular experiences Beaches and Coasts Rugged Bushlands Tall Forests Bays, Lakes and Rivers Mountain Peaks Urban Parks

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world.
Three women stand-up paddle boarders paddle up the Yeerung River.
Cape Conran Coastal Park
 A family walk together along the water's edge at Shipwreck Creek beach.
Croajingolong National Park
 A young couple walk along the board walk at Cape Schank.
Mornington Peninsula National Park
 South Channel Fort in Port Philip part of the Point Nepean National Park.
Point Nepean National Park
 A couple walk along the beach at Gibson Steps.
Port Campbell National Park
 Sunset on the rocks at Whiskey Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Wilsons Promontory National Park

Rugged Bushlands

Escape to virtual isolation in open, dry forests and woodlands, dry and semi-dry arid deserts or grassy plains abundant with wildflowers and wildlife.
A young couple walk through a cave in Budj Bim National Park
Budj Bim National Park
 A view of Bunyip State Park
Bunyip State Park
 A couple sit around a campsite and welcome their friends to their campsite as they walk in.
Lerderderg State Park
 A couple look out over the water from the beach at Lysterfield Lake.
Lysterfield Park
 Two people walk across a dry pink salt lake.
Murray-Sunset National Park
 Two women in active wear walk up the granite steps on the way to Flinders Peak.
You Yangs Regional Park

Tall Forests

Walk under grand canopies of Mountain Ash and through lush green tall forests. See ancient mossy trees and stand under magnificent waterfalls surrounded by giant ferns.
Two retired men go on a long walk through lush temperate rain-forest near Eagles nest picnic ground.
Dandenong Ranges National Park
 Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.
Great Otway National Park
 Two women walk through ferns along the Shelly Harris Track in Kinglake National Park.
Kinglake National Park
Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
 Two people stop and take in the view from the Corrigan Suspension Bridge at Tarra-Bulga National Park.
Tarra-Bulga National Park
 Donellys Weir in the Yarra Ranges National Park.
Yarra Ranges National Park

Bays, Lakes and Rivers

Explore Victoria's parks from the water with a variety of inland river systems, ports made up of wide bays and stunning tranquil lakes.
Two kayakers come across a group of pelicans on the Gippsland Lakes.
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
 A young couple paddle kayaks on a sunny afternoon across Lake Eildon.
Lake Eildon National Park
 Two campers relax at their campsite after a long paddle.
Lower Glenelg National Park
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
 A pelican on the water at the Lakes National Park in Gippsland.
The Lakes National Park
 A couple row a boat on the yarra with four inquisitive geese near Studley Park Boat House.
Yarra River

Mountain Peaks

Climb some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, cross-country ski across alpine landscapes, escarpments and hike through grassy high plains.
A couple walk along the Bogong High Plains near Mt Nelse.
Alpine National Park
 The view of Safety Beach and Port Phillip from the top of Arthurs Seat State Park.
Arthurs Seat State Park
 A middle aged couple walk through Mushroom Rocks on a cold winters day with snow on the ground.
Baw Baw National Park
 A woman leads her partner across the Razorback track surrounded by stunning views of the Rubicon Valley.
Cathedral Range State Park
 A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians.
Grampians National Park
 A picturesque photo of the stone hut near the Horn at Mt Buffalo.
Mount Buffalo National Park

Urban Parks

Walk, jog, run or cycle in Melbourne’s picturesque urban parks. Pack a picnic or BBQ and lunch alfresco in nature or meander through picturesque gardens.
Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.
Albert Park
 The homestead at Coolart Heritage Area
Coolart Historic Area
 People walk along a paved path surrounded by mature autumnal European trees.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
 A family share a picnic while a father and son play with a model aircraft in the background.
Jells Park
 The gardens of the historic Werribee Park Mansion.
Werribee Park
 Four friends walk alongside the Yarra River through Yarra Bend Park.
Yarra Bend Park

Get into nature

Man supporting someone in a beach wheelchair in shallow water

Access for all
Man crouched looking at a small lizard perched on his open palm.

Conservation
A group of kids wearing hats looking at something a laughing Ranger is holding in her hands.

Education
A group of people walking along a path through the forest with a volunteer guide.

Volunteering

News

Ranger planting amoungst the pinebark

From executive assistant to park ranger, Ruth Woodrow took a chance on nature

This World Ranger Day 2026, we're celebrating Ruth Woodrow, who swapped a career as an executive assistant for life as a Parks Victoria ranger. Based at Serendip Sanctuary, Ruth combines her passion for birds, conservation and community engagement while helping protect some of Victoria’s most important habitats. Her story shows how following a love of nature can lead to an unexpected and rewarding career.
Ranger standing in front of the Cathedral Ranges

Peter Barrow turned a passion for nature into a profession

Inspired by a childhood spent in the bush, Peter Barrow now helps care for parks and reserves across the Bendigo region. From conservation and firefighting to keeping parks safe and accessible, Peter embraces the variety of ranger life. One of his most treasured memories is a quiet encounter with a platypus along the Campaspe River – a reminder of why protecting nature matters.
Ranger in hi-vis orange driving a boat

Ben Johnson-Strike traded the outback for the oceans

Born and raised in Alice Springs, Ben Johnson-Strike turned his lifelong love of nature into a career as a Parks Victoria marine ranger. From protecting marine parks and supporting conservation programs to documenting wildlife with his camera, no two days are the same. As we celebrate World Ranger Day 2026, Ben shares his passion for caring for Victoria’s marine environments and the special places he helps protect.
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