Two hikers walk through coastal shrubbery along a hiking trail with the Twelve Apostles appearing in the background with ocean mist making it's way up steep ocean cliffs.

Seasonal ideas

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Get into nature all year round with a variety of outdoor activities, scenic attractions and camping options. Bushwalking and hiking are popular in the cooler months of the year, whilst Victoria's bays, lakes and rivers provide the perfect place to cool down from the summer heat.

Caring for our natural environment is an important part of your park visit. During spring, many of the 3,000 native animal species are welcoming new arrivals which need their space from people. Help us conserve and protect nature and all its inhabitants by following all park signs and directions from our rangers.

For more inspiration or exciting things to see and do in Victoria’s parks and reserves, subscribe to our monthly Outdoor Inspiration e-newsletter.

Enjoy snow play in winter

Hit the Alpine region for cross country skiing, tobogganing and snow shoeing during winter or for a less frosty nature escape, visit historic sites, learn about Aboriginal culture or simply take a road trip over a long weekend spending two to three nights in regional Victoria.

Explore nature this winter
A family plays in the snow at Mt St-Gwinear in the Baw Baw National Park.

Celebrate spring in nature

It's all about the birds and the bees.

Spring brings new life across Victoria's natural landscape.

As the days start to get warmer and Melbourne is bursting with festivity, spring is the social season to get into nature.

Relax in the sun with a BBQ or picnic, or get active with a walk, run or cycle.

Explore nature this spring
Two women in activewear follow a path through tall mountain ash trees.

Keep cool and play safe in summer

Bask in the warm summer sun and enjoy the health benefits of nature.

Keep cool in watering holes, alpine climates and secluded woodlands and rainforests.

Remember to always put safety first and obey all park signage and ranger instructions.

Pack your summer smarts

Experience nature in autumn

Enjoy Victoria's dramatic landscapes and breathtaking scenery in autumn to see parks in a whole new light - without the crowds and the warmer weather.

The autumn months provide the perfect temperatures for greater exploring of remote places and hidden treasures.

Explore nature this autumn
A family of three walk under autumn leaves at Buchan Caves Reserve.

Explore Victoria's rich and diverse natural landscape

Be inspired by Victoria's diverse natural landscapes and find yourself immersed in nature. Visit caves, hidden lakes, vast valley and cascading waterfalls. Sleep under the stars or get fit and active outdoors with a range of nature-based activities.
Portsea Pier

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.
A family walk together along the water's edge at Shipwreck Creek beach.

Beaches and coasts

Venture out along Victoria’s dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world.
A young women leads a man on a walk along a river bank.

Rugged bushland

Experience unique Australian nature off the beaten track in one of the many native bushland and desert parks dotted across Victoria.
A couple in their thirties take in the view along Dead Timber Track.

Mountain peaks

Climb to the breathtaking vistas atop some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, alpine landscapes, escarpments and grassy high plains.
A man in a blue shirt walks up steps next to a boardwalk while looking at the flora.

Tall forests

See ancient mossy trees and stand under magnificent waterfalls. Walk under grand canopies of Mountain Ash or take a scenic drive through lush green tall forests surrounded by giant ferns.
Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.

Urban parks

Walk, jog, run or cycle in Melbourne’s picturesque inner city urban parks or escape the hustle and bustle with a short drive to idyllic gardens and picnic grounds.
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