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Enjoying a winter hike near Melbourne
Some of Victoria’s most beautiful walks are just a short drive from Melbourne. Despite their proximity to the city, these parks are still wilderness areas and it’s important to be prepared. That’s not just about being ready for bad weather.
Three new parks for Melbourne's growing communities
Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs are set to receive more open green spaces and better connections to nature, with plans released that set the future vision for three new regional parks in Clyde, Deanside and Werribee.
The path to flood and storm recovery – six months on
The flood and storm events in late 2022 were no ordinary weather event. At the six-month milestone, here’s where we’re at.
More bristlebirds call Wilsons Prom home
After months of careful planning, eleven more eastern bristlebirds have been released into their new home at Wilsons Promontory National Park.
The paws, prints and claws you might spot along the autumn/winter trail
Autumn and winter mark a time when many of our native mammals, insects, amphibians and birdlife are at their most active. Which will you spot on your next hike or bushwalk?
Grampians Peaks Trail boost for Halls Gap
Victoria’s epic 160-kilometre Grampians Peaks Trail is rolling out an improved welcome to local and international visitors, with upgraded access points on the way, including a new trailhead in the centre of the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) township.
A new plan to protect and improve the Prom
Parks Victoria is inviting public input on a new management plan for Wilsons Promontory National Park and its surrounding marine areas.
Challenge yourself on a long-distance walk
Victoria may be relatively small in size – but it packs a huge punch when it comes to epic long distance walks.
Twelve Apostles lookout a boost for regional tourism
Visitors to the Twelve Apostles can look forward to a stunning new lookout this year, one of a number of projects set to boost regional tourism in the region.
Explore the wonders of wildflowers on the Grampians Peaks Trail
As the spring days grow longer with more sunlight, vibrant wildflowers are lighting up parks across Victoria. Learn about the stunning flowers in bloom at Gariwerd.