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A father leads his family across the rocks in front of the Point Hicks Lighthouse and cottage.

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline.

A young woman leading a man on a walk while admiring the scenery

Rugged Bushlands

Escape to woodlands, arid deserts, and grassy plains.

A couple look on at a Waterfall in the Great Otway National Park.

Tall Forests

Take a stroll under grand canopies and giant ferns.

Two kayakers on the Gippsland Lakes near Metung.

Bays, Lakes and Rivers

Explore Victoria's parks from the water.

A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians.

Mountain Peaks

Experience alpine landscapes and grassy high plains.

Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.

Urban Parks

Walk, jog, run or cycle at Melbourne's doorstep.

Popular experiences Beaches and Coasts Rugged Bushlands Tall Forests Bays, Lakes and Rivers Mountain Peaks Urban Parks

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world.
Three women stand-up paddle boarders paddle up the Yeerung River.
Cape Conran Coastal Park
 A family walk together along the water's edge at Shipwreck Creek beach.
Croajingolong National Park
 A young couple walk along the board walk at Cape Schank.
Mornington Peninsula National Park
 South Channel Fort in Port Philip part of the Point Nepean National Park.
Point Nepean National Park
 A couple walk along the beach at Gibson Steps.
Port Campbell National Park
 Sunset on the rocks at Whiskey Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Wilsons Promontory National Park

Rugged Bushlands

Escape to virtual isolation in open, dry forests and woodlands, dry and semi-dry arid deserts or grassy plains abundant with wildflowers and wildlife.
A young couple walk through a cave in Budj Bim National Park
Budj Bim National Park
 A view of Bunyip State Park
Bunyip State Park
 A couple sit around a campsite and welcome their friends to their campsite as they walk in.
Lerderderg State Park
 A couple look out over the water from the beach at Lysterfield Lake.
Lysterfield Park
 Sunset over a pink lake in Murray Sunset National Park.
Murray-Sunset National Park
 Two women in active wear walk up the granite steps on the way to Flinders Peak.
You Yangs Regional Park

Tall Forests

Walk under grand canopies of Mountain Ash and through lush green tall forests. See ancient mossy trees and stand under magnificent waterfalls surrounded by giant ferns.
Two retired men go on a long walk through lush temperate rain-forest near Eagles nest picnic ground.
Dandenong Ranges National Park
 Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.
Great Otway National Park
 Two women walk through ferns along the Shelly Harris Track in Kinglake National Park.
Kinglake National Park
Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
 Two people stop and take in the view from the Corrigan Suspension Bridge at Tarra-Bulga National Park.
Tarra-Bulga National Park
 Donellys Weir in the Yarra Ranges National Park.
Yarra Ranges National Park

Bays, Lakes and Rivers

Explore Victoria's parks from the water with a variety of inland river systems, ports made up of wide bays and stunning tranquil lakes.
Two kayakers come across a group of pelicans on the Gippsland Lakes.
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
 A young couple paddle kayaks on a sunny afternoon across Lake Eildon.
Lake Eildon National Park
 Two campers relax at their campsite after a long paddle.
Lower Glenelg National Park
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
 A pelican on the water at the Lakes National Park in Gippsland.
The Lakes National Park
 A couple row a boat on the yarra with four inquisitive geese near Studley Park Boat House.
Yarra River

Mountain Peaks

Climb some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, cross-country ski across alpine landscapes, escarpments and hike through grassy high plains.
A couple walk along the Bogong High Plains near Mt Nelse.
Alpine National Park
 The view of Safety Beach and Port Phillip from the top of Arthurs Seat State Park.
Arthurs Seat State Park
 A middle aged couple walk through Mushroom Rocks on a cold winters day with snow on the ground.
Baw Baw National Park
 A woman leads her partner across the Razorback track surrounded by stunning views of the Rubicon Valley.
Cathedral Range State Park
 A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians.
Grampians National Park
 A picturesque photo of the stone hut near the Horn at Mt Buffalo.
Mount Buffalo National Park

Urban Parks

Walk, jog, run or cycle in Melbourne’s picturesque urban parks. Pack a picnic or BBQ and lunch alfresco in nature or meander through picturesque gardens.
Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.
Albert Park
 The homestead at Coolart Heritage Area
Coolart Historic Area
 People walk along a paved path surrounded by mature autumnal European trees.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
 A family share a picnic while a father and son play with a model aircraft in the background.
Jells Park
 The gardens of the historic Werribee Park Mansion.
Werribee Park
 Four friends walk alongside the Yarra River through Yarra Bend Park.
Yarra Bend Park

Get into nature

Man supporting someone in a beach wheelchair in shallow water

Access for all
Man crouched looking at a small lizard perched on his open palm.

Conservation
A group of kids wearing hats looking at something a laughing Ranger is holding in her hands.

Education
A group of people walking along a path through the forest with a volunteer guide.

Volunteering

News

Community Engagement Ranger Mip Grant and Blind Sport and Recreation Victoria ambassador Annette Leishman.

Birding-by-ear guided walk in Westgate Park to take flight

A new and inclusive Park Walk event for people who are blind or have low vision will take flight in Westgate Park next week. The sensory birding-by-ear walk will be led by volunteer guide Annette Leishman, who has low vision herself.
Plenty River Trail pedestrian bridge render

Works start on the spectacular new Plenty River Trail

Fitness enthusiasts, nature lovers and locals in Melbourne’s north will soon enjoy more ways to get into nature at Plenty Gorge Park, with works to build the new Plenty River Trail starting this month.
A group of volunteers planting trees in a park.

Celebrating our volunteers - thank you

Parks Victoria is fortunate to have thousands of committed volunteers spread right across the state. International Volunteer Day will be celebrated on 5 December 2023, and highlights the power of collective action. Find out how you can get involved here.
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