Celebrating World Ranger Day 2025

Thank you to our rangers for all the work that you do

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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.

Beaches and Coasts

Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world.

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.

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.

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.

Mountain Peaks

Climb some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, cross-country ski across alpine landscapes, escarpments and hike through grassy high plains.

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.

News

Two people cut a red ribbon opening a new paved trail

New walking trails open at Jells Park

Two new shared-use trails at Jells Park are now open to the public. Made up of a mix of new and resurfaced existing track, the two trails provide visitors with more opportunities to access and exercise in the park.
Brandon standing below a large, ancient scarred tree at the Woodlands Historic Park

Introducing Brandon Lippiatt from Brimbank Park

This year, to celebrate World Ranger Day, Parks Victoria is celebrating and highlighting some of our amazing frontline staff. Read on to learn about Brandon Lippiatt, who made a career change from carpenter to ranger.
Mel standing in her Parks Victoria uniform, smiling proudly with a view of the Yarra Ranges in the background

Introducing Melissa Tuliranta from Yarra Ranges

This year we’re celebrating World Ranger Day (31 July) by highlighting some of our amazing people on nature’s frontline. Today we’re excited to introduce you to Melissa Tuliranta.
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