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Victoria's parks offer unique natural beauty

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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.

Beaches and Coasts

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

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.

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.

Mountain Peaks

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

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

Campsite with table and chairs in foreground, tent and platform and two people sitting by fire in background

Enjoy Larni Yirrip, a beautiful new campground in Central Victoria

A new campground called Larni Yirrip (Home of the Ironbarks) has opened in Bendigo Regional Park. Larni Yirrip offers people the chance to enjoy, learn about and connect with Dja Dja Wurrung living culture and the Box Ironbark forest. Click here to find out more about our latest bookable campsite.
Parks Victoria employee smiling against snow covered hills in Mount Buffalo

Introducing Zoey Godfrey from Mount Buffalo

This year, to celebrate World Ranger Day (31 July), Parks Victoria is highlighting some of our amazing frontline staff. Read on to learn about Zoey Godfrey, who loves the snow and has combined that with her career in Alpine National Park.
Two people cut a red ribbon opening a new paved trail

New walking trails open at Jells Park

Two new shared-use trails at Jells Park are now open to the public. Made up of a mix of new and resurfaced existing track, the two trails provide visitors with more opportunities to access and exercise in the park.
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