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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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Blue-green algae alert remains current for Lake Connewarre and Barwon Estuary

Wednesday 25 January, 2012

Regular monitoring of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve and sections of the Barwon Estuary continues to show blue-green algae presence at concentrations exceeding recreational health alert levels. The Department of …

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Dog play area trial for Nortons Park

Wednesday 25 January, 2012

Parks Victoria is commencing a trial of Nortons Park, Wantirna South, as a dog-friendly area where visitors will be able to have their dogs off lead. Parks Victoria Team Leader …

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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Friends of Warrandyte State Park

The group meet each Thursday morning from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm at Warrandyte State Park Office, Pound Road, Warrandyte (Melway ref: 23 D10). This is a very active propagating group, performing all nursery management activities, including seed collection and plant identification. Local native plants grown in the nursery are used ...

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Multimedia exhibition at G.R.A.I.N Store

10 Nov 2011 - 31 Jan 2012

Note - this exhibition is not within the park. See below for location details. A stunning exhibition featuring Victoria’s beautiful Barmah National Park is on display until January 2011 at the G.R.A.I.N. STORE in Nathalia, Victoria. Experiencing the Barmah: creating the vision highlights the remarkable talents …

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Junior Ranger - Nature Table

26 Dec 2011 9:00am - 31 Jan 2012 1:00pm

Junior Rangers are born to explore! Check out the Junior Rangers Nature Table in the Fraser Store these school holidays. You'll see cool skulls and feathers as well as local critters under the microscope. The Fraser Store is open 9am - 1pm daily from 26 December 2011 - 31 January 2012.

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Without Pier Gallery Exhibition at Coolart

11 Jan 2012 10:00am - 30 Jan 2012 4:30pm

Without Pier Gallery will present an exhibition of works from established and collectable Aboriginal artists from Central & Western Desert regions, alongside contemporary non-indigenous artists. A stunning exhibition presented in this gracious homestead. Make a day of it and bring along a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful garden. Melways …

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Junior Ranger - Heritage Days

28 Jan 2012 11:00am-3:00pm

Free activities with mansion admission (prices below).  Werribee Park comes alive on Saturdays in January! Celebrate our history by being part of it. Experience the wringer and dolly in the laundry, are you as good as our laundry maid? Play old fashioned games on the lawn and find out …

Photo of the week

Inverted Lightning

Inverted Lightning
mark malin Sunday 22 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.