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Parks Victoria is a statutory authority, created by the Parks Victoria Act 1998 and reporting to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

We are responsible for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Contact details

Chief Executive
Dr Bill Jackson

Administrative Offices
Level 10, 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (03) 8627 4699
Facsimile: (03) 9629 5563

ABN: 95 337 637 697

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Prickly Pear under attack in the Wimmera River Reserve

27 Apr 2012

A major Prickly pear infestation In the Wimmera River - Heritage River Reserve has been controlled by Parks Victoria with over 1100 infestations sprayed with herbicide. Stuart Lardner, Ranger in Charge with Parks Victoria based at Wail said: “The Prickly pear cactus spreads easily when the fruiting heads break off …

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RE-Activate in Parks

7 May 2012 10:00am - 2 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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RE-Activate in Parks

8 May 2012 10:00am - 3 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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Take an autumn walk on the Cathedral Ranges

18 May 2012 9:30am-1:00pm

Autumn is a great time of the year to get outdoors and take up the chance to explore the Cathedral Range State Park on a guided walk, hosted by the People and Parks Foundation and Parks Victoria on Friday 18 May. This walk will head to the top of South Jawbone …

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In Sickness and in Health

19 May 2012 11:00am - 20 May 2012 2:00pm

'In Sickness and in Health' is a play about the history of the Quarantine Station, written, produced and performed by the Woodland Players. Through a series of re-enactments, the story of the Quarantine Station is told in an evocative and personal style. The play will be performed …