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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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Portsea Pier (Portsea Pier, Local Port of Port Phillip, Port Phillip Bay Coastal Reserve (COM))
Closure of Portsea Pier
Portsea Pier will be temporarily closed from 20 July 2026 to allow major maintenance works to be undertaken.The works are required to address storm-related damage and deteriorated structural elements, including replacing 40+ timber piles, beams, decking boards and capping.During this period:Public assess to the pier will not be permittedBirthing alongside the pier will not be availableAccess arrangements for Licenced Tour Operators will be reviewed as works progress and may be permitted in specific areas subject to safety approvalsThe closure is expected to remain in place until completion of works before summer 2026, weather permitting.Further updates will be issued as works progress
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.