News
More climbs now open in the Grampians
More than 500 individual routes across 17 designated climbing areas are now open, thanks to recently completed surveys in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Big conservation wins for Victoria's small frogs
From tiny toadlets hidden beneath leaf litter to rare tree frogs making a comeback in East Gippsland, conservation efforts across Victoria are delivering encouraging results for some of the state’s most threated amphibians.
Celebrating World Female Ranger Week 2026
To celebrate World Female Ranger Week, we are taking a moment to spotlight some of the incredible women who work on the ground protecting Victoria's natural environment.
New operator set to improve Tidal River General Store
Wilsons Promontory Cruises has been chosen as the new operator of the store following an extensive Expression of Interest process. This continues their long-standing connection with the Prom.
800 seedlings, 8 months on – how did the Banksia Canei survive?
Eight months after planting more than 800 Burrowa-Pine Banksia seedlings in an effort to bring the endangered plant back from the brink, the results are in. What began as a response to local extinction is now becoming a story of hope, collaboration and resilience.
Weeding out trouble and growing hope at the Prom Sanctuary
Cooling autumn weather has not deterred the amazing work being done by our passionate staff, dedicated community groups and Traditional Owners. Together, we’re powering way to get the fence started, building the Prom Sanctuary to conserve nature and fight extinction at Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Changes to park management along the Great Ocean Road
From 1 July 2026, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) will take on the primary management of a number of parks and reserves along the Great Ocean Road.
Friends of Wyperfeld celebrate 50 years of conservation and connection
Long-time volunteers, former rangers, Parks Victoria staff and supporters have gathered to celebrate 50 years of the Friends of Wyperfeld National Park.
Enjoy Victoria's parks this long weekend
Victoria’s parks will remain open and welcoming this long weekend, and we encourage visitors to get out and enjoy the outdoors from Friday 5 June to Tuesday 9 June 2026.
Vessel salvage underway following severe weather on the Mornington Peninsula
Parks Victoria is responding to vessels coming adrift from their moorings or sinking across the southern Mornington Peninsula following a significant weather event earlier this week, which brought wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour.