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Things to do

Four wheel driving and trail bike riding

Four wheel driving and trail bike riding at Bunyip State Park

This is a great park for trail bike riding and four wheel driving. Several recreation vehicle touring experiences are available to suit varying levels of...

Walks around Mount Beckworth

Walks around Mount Beckworth at Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve

The best way to enjoy the reserve is with a stroll. A network of tracks links all major features within the reserve. Remember to wear strong footwear and...

Sea Cliff Nature Walk

Sea Cliff Nature Walk at Cape Nelson State Park

Easy: 1.5 2hrs, 3km loop. The Sea Cliff Nature Walk gives a good introduction to the nature of Cape Nelson. You can watch sea and land birds, kangaroos,...

Visit Cape Nelson Lighthouse

Visit Cape Nelson Lighthouse at Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reserve

The lighthouse is open to the public every day for tours. Tours are conducted every day at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Fees are: adult $15.00; child $10.00; family ( 2...

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Flooding in the Buchan Caves Reserve

Friday 10 February, 2012

Parks Victoria advises visitors to take care when travelling to the Buchan Caves Reserve and the Snowy River National Park this weekend, due to flash flooding occurring within the Buchan …

Owl

Give a hoot about threatened owls

Wednesday 8 February, 2012

Victoria is home to four large forest owls -  the Powerful Owl, Barking Owl, Masked Owl and Sooty Owl. Three of the four species, Powerful, Masked and Sooty Owls …

Park projects and plans

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Barwon River

Barwon River Parklands project

The Barwon River is integral to the natural environment in Geelong and it is a source of much of Geelong’s water supply. The river is a popular recreation area for activities including walking, cycling, picnics, rowing, boating and fishing. The Barwon River Parklands project aims to protect the natural ...

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Park Communities

Australian White Ibis

Birds Australia - Victoria

Birds Australia meet monthly to undertake bird monitoring at Devilbend. Contact Parks Victoria Ranger Allan Kidd on (03) 5986 9100. ...

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Green Walks in the Park - Brimbank Park

16 Feb 2012 10:00am-11:30am

Explore new green spaces each month with guided Green Walks in different parks across Victoria. Green Walks in the Park is a fun and active way to spend time with family and friends in parklands and open spaces. The walks are free and suitable for all ages. Green Walks in …

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Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize 2011 Winner’s Solo Exhibition

16 Feb 2012 10:00am - 15 Apr 2012 5:00pm

Artist Ma Late, winner of the 2011 Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize, will bring her first solo exhibition to the Point Nepean National Park from 16 February – 15 April 2012. The exhibition will be held in the Point Nepean Information Centre, open from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily Originally from Burma, Ma Late spent twenty …

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Rockpool Ramble - Photography

18 Feb 2012 1:00pm-2:30pm

Discover the weird, unusual and colourful critters that live in the intertidal rockpools and learn about the habits of some of the sea creatures that share our shorelines. Try to spot the Six Spined Leatherjacket, a Blue Ringed Octopus, a Hairy Stone Crab, Sea Anemones, Sea Stars and many more …

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Mount Beauty Playscape Twilight Festival

18 Feb 2012 5:00pm-8:00pm

A fun community event to celebrate all that the Mt Beauty Recreation Reserve has to offer, and to help raise funds for the playscape's interactive sensory garden project. Lots of stalls and activities for all ages and interests including music, yummy food, sporting competitions, outdoor cinema, petting zoo and …

Photo of the week

Mount Bogong, Alpine NP. Photo: Jonathan Lai.

Mount Bogong, Alpine NP. Photo: Jonathan Lai.
Parks Victoria Monday 16 January, 2012

Latest conditions

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Remember to check the park page for:

  • changes to local conditions
  • closures due to fire or floods
  • seasonal or other road closures
  • reopening and access strategies

Fire and parks

It's always a great time to enjoy a visit to a park. Find out how you can stay safe when you visit during the bushfire season.