Western Victoria
A sustainable network of walking and mountain biking trails is being planned at Ararat Regional Park, with a strong focus on mountain biking.
Brambuk cultural centre upgrade and re-imagning project
The Brambuk upgrade and reimagining project will refresh the iconic Brambuk cultural centre building in Halls Gap. The project will also develop new visitor services, commercial opportunities, and progress future management by a Traditional Owner enterprise.
Grampians Peaks Trail Trailheads
To provide more options to access the Grampians Peaks Trail, a range of new and upgraded access points and trailheads are being developed along the trail.
Accessing western Port Phillip will soon be easier thanks to boating upgrades at Kirk Point boat ramp near Geelong. The area is popular with fishers as well as bird watchers within the adjoining wildlife reserve who use the facility for parking.
The Loch Ard Precinct is a large, diverse landscape and coastal environment with multiple destinations and features of visitor interest. The Victorian Government is investing $5.5 million to build The Blowhole Lookout, which will provide a new visitor experience at this tucked away site.
MacKenzie Falls Revitalisation
Mackenzie Falls is one of the most spectacular and most visited sites in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. To better cater for these high visitor numbers, including managing visitor safety and potential impacts on the landscape, the Victorian Government is investing more than $7 million to upgrade the area.
Standing at the top of the Macedon Regional Park, the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross is a significant visitor destination and important historical marker. This project will reinstate the views from, and to, this significant location.
Princess Margaret Rose Caves Project
The Victorian Government is investing in upgrades to provide safe visitor access to Princess Margaret Rose Cave and upgrade camping and visitor facilities in Lower Glenelg National Park.
The new Saddle Lookout at the Twelve Apostles will provide a better experience and improve accessibility while protecting the environment amid increasing visitation.
Conservation works on the heritage-listed, Robin Boyd-designed Visitor Centre at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve.
You Yangs and Serendip Sanctuary upgrades
An $11 million investment will deliver initiatives identified by the You Yangs Precinct Master Plan.