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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 Parks
Advisory: Severe Weather Warning for West Region National Parks – Wednesday 22 October
Severe weather is forecast for Wednesday 22 October 2025, with significant risks for visitors in national parks across Victoria’s west. Those planning to visit or currently camping, walking, or hiking in these areas should exercise extreme caution, before, during and after a cyclogenesis event.Key WarningsDamaging Winds: Widespread wind gusts up to 90–100 km/h are expected in elevated terrain, increasing to 110 km/h across the southwest coast, with possible gusts up to 125 km/h in exposed locations. These winds pose a significant danger from falling branches and trees, particularly in forested areas and campgrounds.Severe Thunderstorms: Localised severe thunderstorms are possible, bringing additional risks of strong gusts and sudden weather changes.Significant Wave Heights: Beaches and coastal tracks may experience waves of 6–7 metres, creating hazardous conditions and increasing the risk of being swept off rocks or beaches.Safety Advice for National Park Visitors- Camping: Avoid camping under or near large trees or branches, which may fall in high winds.
- Hiking & Walking: Reconsider plans to walk on remote tracks or exposed beaches where wind or waves may create unsafe conditions.
- Be Prepared: Have a plan for early exit and know multiple routes out of the area. Stay informed via official channels.
- Call 000 in an emergency
- Reporting Issues: Report fallen trees, damage, or emergencies to Parks Victoria on 13 1963, but only when safe to do so.
- Stay up to date with weather warnings, and reconsider travel and outdoor activities in high-risk areas during this period.
- BoM Warnings
- Vic Emergency
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.