News
A new cafe operator is coming to Jells Park
Jells Park visitors will soon be able to enjoy a range of new offerings at the café, with operators preparing to reopen the café in mid-April.
Shifting tides: safeguarding Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park from a changing climate
Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of the most important conservation areas in Victoria, with the long-term “Signs of Healthy Parks” program showcasing positive trends. Research undertaken by Deakin University shows that some seabird populations are at the limits of their range.
Meet Nay Kaw, Werribee Park's new trainee ranger
Nay Kaw was born in the Mae La refugee camp, the largest of several refugee camps on the Thailand-Burma border - a far cry from the manicured grounds of Werribee Park Mansion and the Victorian State Rose Garden where he now finds himself working as a trainee ranger with Parks Victoria.
Buchan Caves reopens for Easter
Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve) will re-open for the Easter holidays after joint managers Parks Victoria and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation oversaw a major program of recovery works.
Tragic shipwreck site recognised
The dramatic site of one of Victoria’s most notorious and tragic shipwrecks has become the latest Parks Victoria site to be recognised for its historic significance, thanks to the efforts of local people and rangers.
How people power is helping the humble Hooded Plover
There are few birds which have created as much outpouring of community support as the determined, yet vulnerable, Hooded Plover. These plucky little beach birds have the survival odds stacked against them from the very beginning, but with the help of dedicated volunteer groups along Victoria’s coastline, there’s hope for the Hooded Plover yet.
Six spectacular shorebirds and where to find them in Victoria, Australia
Some migratory shorebirds can fly halfway across the world to reach feeding grounds in Victoria and southern Australia. They represent some of the most endangered bird species and have numerous threats impacting their survival. Parks Victoria helps manage 11 of the 12 known Ramsar wetlands across the state.
Squeaky Beach - Know before you go
Here are our top tips for visiting Australia’s best beach so you can have as much squeaky-clean fun as possible on your trip to Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Progressing towards a re-opening of Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve)
Parks Victoria and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) remain focused on reopening Buchan Munji (Buchan Caves Reserve).
New facilities and new artwork for Tower Hill
Upgrades continue at the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve this year, part of a $6.7 million investment to improve how visitors experience this special place.