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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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
St Kilda Pier Redevelopment - closures and disruptions apply
The St Kilda Pier redevelopment is a significant project, so disruptions, noise and closures are expected.Current closed areas:• Penguin viewing area• St Kilda Breakwater• St Kilda Pier KioskAccess changes• Access to the public berths at the end of the pier are inaccessible from land other than via the temporary Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron gated pontoon access.To keep up to date with the latest project information and impacts please sign up to the project mailing list via parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/st-kilda-pier-redevelopment -
South Channel Fort (Local Port of Port Phillip, Point Nepean National Park)
South Channel Fort (Point Nepean National Park) - Tunnels closed
The South Channel Fort and Jetty remains open to public access. However, all access into the sub terrain tunnels/ keep (via Licensed Tour Operators) is currently restricted due to safety concerns - pending further engineering/ technical assessments. -
Workshops Site (Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash, Local Port of Port Phillip)
Boyd Pier and Commissioner's Jetty Closure
Boyd Pier and Commissioner's Jetty have been closed, and all berthing is prohibited.
Additionally, there is no public access permitted on the wharves, and access in the waters between the heads of the two piers is prohibited.There is no expected date for re-opening of the areas. If you require further information, please contact Seaworks.Attachments: Map_final (189KB)
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Dromana Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Dromana Pier)
Dromana Pier - partial closure
The outer section of Dromana Pier (approx. 40 metres of the pier head) is closed until further notice following an engineering assessment that deemed is potentially unsafe for access. The remainder of the pier, including the low landing, is open for walking, boating and fishing activities.Dromana Pier is being rebuilt and planning is underway, more information will be shared in 2024 -
St Leonards Pier (St Leonards Jetty and Breakwater, Local Port of Port Phillip)
No access beneath St Leonards Pier - danger from concrete deterioration
In the interest of public safety Parks Victoria recommends that divers, snorkelers and swimmers do not go beneath the concrete pier and its piles. This is due to observed deterioration of concrete on the underside of the deck of St Leonards Pier. This deterioration can result in possible concrete spalling and falling into the water.
Signage is be displayed on site to notify members of the public of this hazard. Parks Victoria will continue to monitor the condition of the pier and advise stakeholders of any further change in condition. -
Black Rock Jetty (Local Port of Port Phillip, Black Rock Jetty)
Black Rock Jetty - Partial Closure
The first 40m of Black Rock Jetty has been closed for public safety.There is a fence at either end of the closure preventing access.Access to the outer section of the pier (pier head) and low landing is still possible for walking and fishing, via the adjacent Half Moon Bay boat ramp cat walk.All abilities access is limited due to the need to walk up steps to access the open section of the jetty. -
Mornington Pier and Jetty (Local Port of Port Phillip, Mornington Pier and Jetty)
Fishermans Jetty - Rebuild Project
- Fishermans Jetty in Mornington Harbour has been removed due to reaching the end of its service life.
- The jetty is funded to be replaced with planning underway.
- More information about this project is available here.
- Nearby piers to fish from include the nearby Mornington Pier, Frankston Pier and Dromana Pier.
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Rye Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Rye Pier)
Rye Pier - Closed during weekdays for final stage of construction works
January 2024:- The Rye Pier reconstruction is almost complete with some final elements to be delivered in the first part of 2024. Final works are expected to take 4 months to deliver.
- While works are underway, Rye Pier is planned to be opened to the public on weekends where possible.
- On weekends when the pier is open, public berthing will be available at the inner low landing, situated nearest to the foreshore.
- Learn more about this project here.
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.