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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
Canning Reserve North Fishing Platform closed
The northernmost timber fishing platform in Canning Reserve on the Maribyrnong River is closed for public safety due to deterioration in the timber structure.Fencing has been installed to prevent public access until necessary inspections and repairs can be completed to the timber structure.Another fishing platform is available 100m to the east of this platform.Anglers Tavern Jetty closed due to storm damage
Anglers Tavern Jetty on the Maribyrnong River is closed for public safety due to structural damage sustained during the October 2022 flood event.Fencing has been installed to prevent public access until necessary repairs can be completed.Berthing and fishing facilities are available approximately 200m downstream at Raleigh Road Floating Landing, or across the river at Henley Landing.Notice to River Users - river closures, works, and events
As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010, Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour.Attachments: NTRU June 5 (593KB)
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Lower Maribyrnong Riverlands (Lower Maribyrnong Parklands (COM), Lower Maribyrnong Parklands, Maribyrnong River)
Pollution spill - Canning Reserve Maribyrnong River
Due to a pollution spill on the Maribyrnong River at Canning Reserve, the river is closed to vessels from the Canning Reserve Playground to Solomon's Ford. Booms have been installed to assist in containing the area, and the incident is being managed by Melbourne Water. For more information, please contact Melbourne Water on 13 17 22 -
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Burndap Lake public landing
Locals and visitors will benefit from easier access to the river through this project and the Maribyrnong River Boat Ramp project, which together will help revitalise this waterside precinct. The public floating pontoon facility, to be located in place of the former privately managed Edgewater Marina, will be able to accommodate multiple short-term berths and feature a lower-level platform suitable for paddle craft. Find out more about the project.
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.