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A man looks out of his tent towards his partner walking towards him with the coast in the background at Johanna Beach in the Great Otway National Park.

From 1 June 2020, Parks Victoria will welcome visitors back to stay at all 1,348 camping and accommodation sites in Victoria’s parks, in line with the latest requirements to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

A statement from Matthew Jackson CEO Parks Victoria

The Victorian Government is committed to protecting Victoria’s biodiversity, ensuring it is healthy, valued and actively cared for.

Two young women walk a cattle dog on a lead next to a river in Lerderderg State Park.

Most parks reopen for day visitors

Most Parks Victoria managed reserves, parks, beaches and historic places have reopened today for day visitors, while some sites remain closed to comply with physical distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sunset at Reeds lookout in the Central Grampians.

Aerial program to protect Grampians

Deer and feral goats targeted in May operation

The view of Mt Buffalo from the summit of Mt Cobbler near the headwaters of the Dandongadale River.

Protecting the Alpine National Park

The Federal Court of Australia has today delivered its judgement in the case between Parks Victoria and the Australian Brumby Alliance (ABA), ruling in favour of Parks Victoria.

Help shape Bass Coast's newest park

Parks Victoria is one step closer to realising the community’s vision for the Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park with the launch of a new online forum, which is inviting community members to share their ideas and insights for the park.

Parks Victoria taking action over potential calcine sands

Potential deposits of calcine sands have been identified at the Moonlight-cum-Magdala and Oriental Mine Company Historic Areas, in Stawell.

Sunset over wetlands at Hattah Kulkyne National Park

Feral goat control program for Mallee parks and reserves

An ongoing conservation program controlling feral goats will be undertaken across several parks and reserves in the Mallee from 20 to 26 April 2020.

Further closures ahead of the Easter long weekend

Ahead of the Easter long weekend, Parks Victoria is closing additional high-visitation parks to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Werribee River flowing through Werribee Gorge State Park

Additional park closures for public safety

Parks Victoria has closed an additional five high-visitation sites on its estate to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).