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Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Altona Pier (Altona Pier, Local Port of Port Phillip)
Altona Pier - Temporary Access Change
As part of the Altona Beach Entry Project, being delivered by Hobsons Bay City Council - The main access to Altona Pier will be closed from 28 August 2024 until early December 2024. Alternative accessible access to the pier has been established via beach matting and a ramp on the eastern side of the pier. Please follow the detour signage to safely access the pier during this period.At time areas of the foreshore will be fenced off to allow construction works, Hobsons Bay City Council ask that you do not access these areas for safety reasons. Public access to Altona Beach will be reopened for the Summer period.Please see attached document for further detour and project information.Attachments: Altona Beach Entry Pier Closure HBCC 28 Aug 24 (247KB)
How we keep it special
More people are connecting with Victoria’s natural and cultural landscapes than ever before, which is why Parks Victoria supports healthy and resilient parks for current and future generations.
Parks Victoria is responding to climate change, extreme weather events, human impacts, previous land management practices, invasive species and the changing distribution of plants and animals that is challenging park management and conservation efforts.
Working with Traditional Owners, partners, communities and individuals, Parks Victoria is investing in nature’s future through joint management, projects to enrich visitor experiences and programs to protect habitats and cultural heritage.