Two kayakers on the Gippsland Lakes near Metung.

Bays, Lakes and Rivers

Explore Victoria's parks from the water.

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

Mountain Peaks

Experience alpine landscapes and grassy high plains.

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

Rugged Bushlands

Escape to woodlands, arid deserts, and grassy plains.

People walking on Lyrebird Ridge Track.

Tall Forests

Take a stroll under grand canopies and giant ferns.

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

Urban Parks

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

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.

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world.

Mountain Peaks

Climb some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, cross-country ski across alpine landscapes, escarpments and hike through grassy high plains.

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.

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.

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.

News

Photo of kelp forest, taken by Parks Victoria

Saving Victoria's ecological anchors of the sea

Kelp forests host a higher diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community in the world.
A group of people gathered in a forest clearing with picnic tables. Some of the trees show burn marks from bushfires.

Fairy Dell rises from the ashes

A very special piece of East Gippsland nature has reopened, three years on from devastation in the Black Summer bushfires.
Design render of Olinda Stage 2 project, including a shelter, seating and barbecues overlooking a grassed area, framed by tall trees.

More improvements on the way: Designs released for the Olinda Precinct

Local community members and visitors to the Dandenong Ranges will soon enjoy an even better experience when visiting the Olinda Precinct, with upgraded carparking, new visitor facilities and improved pathways and access planned.
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