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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.
New tracks and trails to explore our urban parks
Parks are like the lungs of a city. And they’re great for our own lungs too – places to get active in nature. Whether you’re into walking, running or cycling, we’re delivering track and trail projects in urban parks to help keep visitors and local communities moving.
Shaping the future for Williamstown local port
The future of Williamstown’s vibrant local port has been set out in a new plan from Parks Victoria.
Fall in love with becoming a Volunteer Track Ranger
After spending time as a Parks Victoria Volunteer Track Ranger, most participants come away having fallen in love with one of the state’s most beautiful parks. Some, however, come away having fallen in love with each other. Read on for Emma and Callum's love story and how you can become a Volunteer Track Ranger yourself.
Living Proof: Ingenious and sustainable land use practices of Aboriginal people
Sione Ikafanga is the Cultural Landscapes Advisor for Managing Country Together at Parks Victoria. When speaking about cultural heritage, Sione goes to the core of what it is, and what cultural heritage protection means to him.
Uncovering hidden history at Cape Schanck
At the Cape Schanck Lightstation, student archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artefacts that paint a picture of life at the remote site over the years.
A faster, safer journey on the Bay Trail
Pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy a better journey along the Bay Trail, with a new connection now open to provide a faster, safer and more direct path from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park.