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Herring Island
Volunteer
Volunteering in parks is a great way to contribute to conserving Victoria’s special places. The many personal benefits of volunteering include learning more about plants and wildlife, gaining new skills, being in the outdoors, improving health and well being and meeting new friends. Time spent in nature also reduces stress and promotes physical wellbeing.
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Herring Island
Need to know
Herring Island
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.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Herring Island Punt Operations
The Herring Island Punt service operates 11am to 5pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from Saturday 4th January to Monday 13 April (Easter Monday).The service is free and the punt can take up to 12 people at a time. There is no set timetable and it runs on demand. The punt leaves from Como Landing (Melways ref Map 58, G2) and car parking is available on Alexander Avenue.As part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival 2020, the punt will also be operating from 11am to 5pm on Friday 7 February, Friday 28 February and Friday 27 March 2020.*Please note that on extreme or inclement weather, Parks Victoria may cancel punt operations and stop access to Herring Island.
How we keep it special
Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. We are committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values and to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate.
