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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.

  • Workshops Site (Local Port of Port Phillip, Williamstown Workshop, Piers and Stony Creek Backwash)

    Workshops Pier Repairs are underway - marine exclusion zone in place

    Repairs have begun to Workshops Pier, the entire pier is closed while works are underway. Works are expected to be completed by mid 2026.

    • For public safety a legal marine exclusion zone is in place for the duration of the works. This zone extends 15 metres from each side of Workshops Pier and outward of the pier head. The project involves major construction and demolition and is unsafe for public access. Buoys will be in place on the water to mark the area with prohibited access.
    • For further information refer to the Victorian Government Gazette


  • Queenscliff Harbour (Local Port of Port Phillip, Queenscliff Harbour Precinct Reserve)

    Queenscliff Creek Edge Protection Works

    Parks Victoria wishes to advise that stabilisation works are underway. You may notice vessels and a barge moving across the creek during this time, and over coming weeks as the works are completed.

    Mariners are advised that no anchoring is permitted within the vicinity of the swing basin or the adjacent mooring grounds.
     
    Project details
    The existing seawalls located in the northwest corner of Queenscliff Creek are in poor condition and require stabilisation to ensure the ongoing safety of waterway users within the area.
     
    The works will include removal of the two existing walls, one concrete and one timber, which will be replaced with a rock revetment to provide long-term stabilisation of the creek bank.
     
    Construction access and impacts
    Project construction materials and excavated materials will be transported by barge between the Queenscliff Harbour overflow carpark (near the Trawler berths) and the project site, Sand Island.
     
    The contractor, Elstone Diving Services Pty Ltd, has advised that up to four barge crossings may occur each day during construction, with a maximum disruption of up to 15 minutes per crossing. Traffic control measures will be in place during these movements.
     
    Public access to the work site will be restricted in the Queenscliff Harbour overflow carpark and at Sand Island, as indicated on the map.
     
    Sand Island will not display exclusion zone buoys, as these would create a hazard within the navigation swing basin. Instead, clear signage will be installed in prominent locations to provide information for the public and waterway users.
     
    Project information will be updated on Parks Victoria’s webpage at this location once works commence- https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/queenscliff-harbour
     
    Parks Victoria thanks stakeholders and the community for their patience and cooperation while these important safety works are carried out.

    Attachments: Overmap of work area (412KB)

  • Black Rock Jetty (Local Port of Port Phillip, Black Rock Jetty)

    Change of access conditions to Black Rock Jetty

    As a result of structural deterioration and to maintain public safety, the first 40m of the Black Rock Jetty has been removed.  

    Access to the outer section of Black Rock Jetty is available via the Half Moon Bay boat ramp walkway.

    All abilities access is limited due to the need to walk up stairs to access the remaining section of the Jetty.

  • Mordialloc Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Mordialloc Pier)

    MORDIALLOC CREEK ENTRANCE DEPTH MONITORING SURVEY 05 Feb 2026

    The most recent depth monitoring survey of the Mordialloc Creek entrance is provided below.
    Please Note that there may be some shallowing seaward of the Creek entrance.   Conditions may have changed since the survey was conducted.  Mariners should navigate with caution.

    Mordialloc Creek survey information disclaimer.
    Parks Victoria does not warrant that that the information provided is accurate and up to date.

    All boat operators are advised to navigate with caution, as conditions can change quickly and sand can accumulate across the entrance and cause reduced depth within the channel.

    The information provided is intended as a guide only and does not replace the judgement of the operator of the vessel.  Boat operators should be familiar with Notices to Mariners published on the Ports Vic website and are advised to check weather and tidal conditions prior to accessing the entrance.  

    Depth shown is to Chart Datum.
     
    This survey will be replaced when a new one becomes available, usually within two months.

    Attachments: mon survey 20260205 - Mordialloc Ck (5,138KB)

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.

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