Alpine Discovery Days
Location: Wallace’s Hut Car Park Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek, Vic 3699Nestled within Victoria’s largest national park, the Alpine National Park, Wallace’s Hut on the Bogong High Plains is Victoria’s oldest surviving mountain hut. Visit the iconic hut during the Alpine Discovery Days and explore its rich history with our Volunteer Park...
Brisbane Ranges National Park
Location: Brisbane Ranges National Park Victoria AustraliaLittle more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of Brisbane Ranges National Park has preserved plants that have long since vanished from the r...
Buchan Caves - Cave Tours
Location: Buchan Caves ReserveGuided tours are conducted daily in Royal Cave and Fairy Cave. Both caves are lit and have concrete pathways. Online purchases close at midnight for the following day. Tickets may still be purchased over the counter on the day at the Visitor Centre. Tour times are...
Buchan Caves Camping and Accommodation
Location: Caves Rd, Buchan
Near the township of Buchan, lies a honeycomb of caves full of spectacular limestone formations. This reserve is a unique getaway adjoining the enchanting beauty of Buchan Caves, one of Victoria’s popular family attractions. View change of conditions, alerts and additi...
Budj Bim National Park
Location: Budj Bim National ParkBudj Bim National Park is 8372 hectares in size and stands at the western edge of the volcanic plains that stretch from Melbourne to Port Fairy, extending northwards to Hamilton and Ararat. An attractive camping area has been developed in protected hollows between rocky ...
Cape Conran Coastal Park-Banksia Bluff Campground
Location: Banksia Bluff Campground, Cape Conran Coastal ParkApplications for the summer Camping Ballot have closed Campsite availability remains for week 1 (22 Dec – 29 Dec, 7 night minimum stay) and week 6 (26 Jan – 2 Feb, 7 night minimum stay) of the balloted summer period. Bookings can be made online, however specific sit...
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - Bear Gully Campground
Location: Bear Gully Road, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park33 numbered campsites are marked at Bear Gully on the shore of Waratah Bay. Non-flush toilets and communal fireplaces are provided in the campground. Fires are permitted to be lit in the designated fireplaces only. Campers should be self-sufficient and bring their own firewo...
Cathedral Range State Park
Location: Cathedral Range State ParkThe Cathedral Range is a spectacular 7 km ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. A variety of walking tracks offer the opportunity to climb the peaks and enjoy views of the forests and farmland in the valley below. View change of conditions, alerts and additional inf...
Corringle Foreshore Reserve
Location: Corringle RoadCorringle Foreshore Reserve has a relatively natural campground close to the beach. Non-flush toilets and a limited supply of untreated tank water are available. Other facilities include barbecues, a picnic area, boat ramp and jetties. View change of conditions, alerts ...
Croajingolong National Park - Car-based camping
Location: Croajingolong National ParkA number of secluded campgrounds located throughout the park are a perfect base for beach walks, birdwatching, boating and fishing. All campgrounds have communal picnic facilities and fireplaces. Shipwreck Creek Campground, Wingan Inlet Campground and Peachtree Creek Cam...
Croajingolong National Park - Mueller Inlet Campground
Location: Mueller Inlet CampgroundMueller campground is located on the shores of Mueller Inlet and overlooks the inlet to the river mouth and ocean. The campsites are protected by a dune system covered in Banksia Woodland and Heath. Access is via Bald Hills track which comes off the partly unsealed Point ...
Croajingolong National Park - The Wilderness Coast Walk
Location: Croajingolong National ParkTo the west of Mallacoota extends a remote wilderness hiking experience – the Wilderness Coast Walk. Booking instructions The Wilderness Coast Walk is booked per person, per night: 1. Choose arrival date; 2. Choose number of nights you will stay at first location (m...
Croajingolong National Park - Thurra River Campground
Location: Thurra River CampgroundThurra River campground is located in a coastal woodland between the river and the ocean, near Point Hicks. This is a popular spot for families to relax on hot days. Access: 40km from Cann River, partly unsealed, access from Point Hicks road. There are 46 non-powered s...
Discovery Bay Coastal Park
Location: Discovery Bay Coastal ParkDiscovery Bay offers a range of coastal environments with spectacular scenic values, including rugged cliffs, extensive beaches, mobile dune fields, wetlands and woodland forest communities.Victoria's highest coastal cliffs and the Cape Nelson lighthouse are located at the e...
ex-HMAS Canberra Reserve - Public Mooring 2
Location: ex-HMAS Canberra Offcoast of Ocean Grove Ocean Grove VIC 3226The ex-HMAS Canberra dive site is the first artificial reef specifically created for diving in Victoria. It lies in approximately 28 metres of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres below the surface at low tide. The site provides opportunities for divers with vary...
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing
Location: Alpine National Park, VictoriaOne of Victoria's icon walks, the 37km Falls-Hotham Alpine Crossing is a 3 day / 2 night walk through the Alpine National Park, linking the resort villages of Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Winding its way along alpine ridges through snow gum woodlands and snow grass plains, ov...
Flying Fox Discovery Tours
Location: Bellbird Park, Bellbird Rd, Kew, VictoriaFlying Fox Discovery Tours will allow visitors to learn all about the fascinating Grey-headed flying fox creatures that inhabit the beautiful inner-city park at Yarra Bend. Participants will get the chance to see the flying foxes up close in their natural habitat and experie...
French Island National Park - Fairhaven Campground
Location: French Island National ParkFairhaven campground is located in the dunes behind the beach approximately 5km walk from the ferry terminal at Tankerton and 7.5km from the General Store. Basic toilet facilities and a water tank (purify or boil first) is available. Water supply cannot be guaranteed so v...
Gabo Island Lighthouse Reserve
Location: Gabo IslandGabo Island is rich in cultural history, contains significant flora and fauna and has stunning landscapes with magnificent views of Croajingolong National Park, including the Cape Howe Wilderness Zone. It covers an area of approximately 154 hectares and features the only ope...
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Bunga Arm
Location: Gippsland Lakes Coastal ParkBunga Arm is accessible only by boat. Approximately 250 metres divides the tranquil waters of Bunga Arm from the pounding surf of Bass Strait. The sand barrier between these waters varies from only a few metres to some ten metres high. Seven campgrounds are located on...
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park - Paradise Beach
Location: Gippsland Lakes Coastal ParkBookings are only required for Paradise Beach. The western section of the Park has 2 distinct types of camping – coastal camping with ready access to the beach (Shoreline Drive Campgrounds 1-19 and Paradise Beach Campground) and bush camping, a short drive to Lake Vict...
Glenelg River Canoe Trail
Location: Lower Glenelg National ParkThe Glenelg River offers excellent opportunities for flat water canoeing over the 75 kilometres from Dartmoor to its mouth near Nelson and power boating from Nelson upstream to Pines Landing. For much of its distance the river flows through the Lower Glenelg National Park...
Grampians National Park
Location: Grampians National ParkGrampians National Park has eight vehicle accessible campgrounds and three hiker camps that are available to be booked online. Vehicle accessible campgrounds have basic facilities including pit toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces. Hiker camps have pit toilets and basic fa...
Grampians Peaks Trail
Location: Grampians National ParkOne of the ‘Walk Victoria’s Icons’ long distance trails, the first stage of the Grampians Peaks Trail offers a 36.6 kilometre, 3 day/2 night circuit walk departing from Halls Gap. Day 1: Halls Gap to Bugiga Hiker Camp (8.6km) Day 2: Bugiga Hiker Camp to Boroug...
Great Ocean Walk
Location: Apollo Bay VIC 3233, AustraliaThe Great Ocean Walk is a one-way, long distance walk undertaken east to west from Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre through the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks to finish at the iconic Twelve Apostles near Princetown. The spectacular walk weaves its way thro...
Great Otway National Park
Location: Great Otway National ParkPlease note: It is a requirement that school groups complete a Group Activity Statement at the time of booking. Before making your booking, click here to visit the Great Otway National Park page for important, additional information, including current conditions. Vie...
Great South West Walk
Location: Lower Glenelg National ParkEstablished in 1981, the 252 kilometre Great South West Walk has been developed as a bushwalking trail suitable for most ages and abilities. Fourteen campsites allowing one-night stays are located along the walk with walking sections of 10.6 - 26.3 kilometres between camps...
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Location: Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkTwo campgrounds are located in the National Park at Lake Hattah and Lake Mournpall. They have non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. Please ensure you check the park page before you visit as both camping areas are subject to periodic flooding. Refunds apply if...
Horse yard permits - Bogong High Plains
Location: Alpine National ParkThis page is for reserving space in a horse yard in the Alpine National Park and Bogong High Plains areas. Horse Riding Season: 1 December – 30 April inclusive Bookings for the riding season will open on the 1 July each year Horse yards can be booked (no fee applies) ...
Horse yard permits - Howqua Hills & Alpine National Park
Location: Howqua Hills Historic AreaThis page is for reserving horse yards and selected areas in the Howqua Hills Historic Area and some sections of the Alpine National Park. Horse yards/areas can be booked (no fee applies) during the season and outside of these dates the availability will display as 'SOLD'...
Kinglake National Park
Location: Glenburn Road, Kinglake VIC 3763, AustraliaKinglake National Park is the largest national park close to Melbourne. It has 22,360 hectares of tall forests, fern gullies and rolling hills, an extensive network of walking tracks and vantage points offering scenic views. The Gums Camping Area is situated close to a mea...
Lake Eildon National Park - Candlebark Campground, Fraser Block
Location: Lake Eildon National Park, Eildon VIC 3713Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic and offer...
Lake Eildon National Park - Devil Cove Campground, Fraser Block
Location: Devil Cove Campground, Lake Eildon National Park, Eildon VIC 3713Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic and offer...
Lake Eildon National Park - Jerusalem Creek Camp Area
Location: Jerusalem Creek Campground, Lake Eildon National ParkLake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic and offer...
Lake Eildon National Park - Lakeside Campground, Fraser Block
Location: Lake Eildon National Park, Eildon VIC 3713Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic and offer...
Little Desert National Park
Location: Little Desert National ParkBroughton’s Waterhole is 4WD access only, Mallee and Yellowgums Camping Areas are accessed by walking tracks on the Little Desert Discovery Walk. View change of conditions, alerts and additional information prior to booking
Longridge - Yarra Valley Parklands
Location: Alexander Road, WarrandyteLongridge Park, in the middle of the conservation area of the Yarra Valley parklands, offers a quiet space beside the Yarra River. Aptly named, the long ridge through this park offers spectacular and breathtaking views of the Yarra River and surrounds. Eastern Grey Kang...
Lower Glenelg National Park
Location: Lower Glenelg National Park, Victoria, AustraliaLower Glenelg National Park offers some of Victoria's finest natural settings including the beautiful Glenelg River and estuary.The park offers good access to Princess Margaret Rose Cave, Discovery Bay Coastal Park and a number of walking opportunities including The Gorge, S...
Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
Location: Mount Arapiles-Tooan State ParkThree camping areas are located in Centenary Park, Mount Arapiles. A combination of non-flush and flush toilets are available for campers to use. The site has communal fireplaces at some sites in the camping areas. There is no camper trailer or caravan access to the camp...
Mount Buangor State Park
Location: Mount Buangor State ParkThere are three camping areas in a eucalypt forest setting available to book in Mount Buangor State Park. All areas are accessible by car, have non-numbered sites, non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. There is a picnic shelter at Ferntree and Middle Creek Camping...
Mount Buffalo National Park
Location: Mt Buffalo National Park, Mt BuffaloCamping at Lake Catani is open from Melbourne Cup weekend - 30th of April. During this period all facilities are available, bookings are essential and fees apply. Summer Peak Season Bookingsopen at 10am, Monday 3 September 2018. Summer 2018 Saturday 22 Dec – Saturda...
Murray Sunset National Park - Shearer's Quarters
Location: Murray Sunset National ParkThe Shearers Quarters is an historic self-contained four bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 10 people. There are single beds in each bedroom. One bathroom with hot shower. Kitchen facilities include a gas fridge, limited cooking utensils and pots and pans. Visitors should...
Plenty Gorge - Nioka Bush Camp
Location: 5 Gordons Road, South Morang VIC 3752, AustraliaSet on the Plenty River, the site has a feeling of remoteness, although it is just 20 kilometres North of Melbourne. Nioka Bush Camp offers groups many opportunities for nature based recreation in a natural setting. Nioka Bush Camp, covering approximately 1.2 hectares, is a ...
Point Hicks Lighthouse
Location: Point Hicks LightstationThe Lighthouse cottages were built to house the lighthouse keepers and their families. They were built from Oregon collected from local shipwrecks and are excellent examples of nineteenth century lighthouse residences. The two Assistant Lighthouse Keepers cottages are avail...
Seasonal Moorings Port Phillip
Location: Rye, VIC, 3941, AustraliaThe seasonal mooring sites are intentionally shallow to enable mooring holders to walk out to their vessels. The obligation is on the vessel owner to ensure the site allocated is suitable for the vessel. Parks Victoria highly recommends that you visit the site to confirm...
State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Location: 19 - 37 Garden Street, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995, AustraliaOnly 25 minutes from Phillip Island and approximately 2 hours from Melbourne, the State Coal Mine is the only historic coal mine experience in the Southern Hemisphere. An affordable day trip for the whole family, the State Coal Mine offers interactive fun both above and belo...
The Lakes National Park
Location: The Lakes National ParkEmu Bight is close to the shore of Lake Victoria. A communal shelter and toilets are provided. Campers are required to bring their own firewood and water supplies. Fires may only be lit in the fireplaces provided and are not permitted on individual campsites. View chang...
The National Water Sports Centre
Location: bangholmeOpening times The centre is open to the public for boat testing and waterskiing during the following times: Tuesday from 11.00am - 3.00pm Friday from 9.00am – 4.00pm Upon payment, you will be emailed a 4-digit code which will provide vehicle access. Bookings open eac...
Tidal River peak season applications
Location: Wilsons Promontory National ParkThis page is for the following defined peak season booking periods only: Easter, Labour Day and Melbourne Cup weekends. For bookings at all other times please visit the main Wilsons Promontory National Park page.
Upper Yarra Reservoir
Location: Woods Point Road, ReeftonUp in the peaceful high country, lies the popular Upper Yarra Reservoir Park - the upper most point of the Yarra River accessible to the public. The campground has picnic and barbecue areas with grassy (un-numbered) campsites surrounded by native bush and exotic trees. T...
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Location: Parks Victoria, Tidal River, VIC, 3960Wilsons Promontory National Park protects 50,460 hectares including pristine beaches, cool shaded rainforests, cloud soaked mountain peaks and rugged offshore islands. Tidal River summer ballot application information Pre Booking is essential for February & March Wee...
Wyperfeld National Park
Location: Wyperfeld National ParkWyperfeld National Park is located in the flat, semi-arid north-western corner of Victoria. Visitors should be well prepared and bring their own drinking water. View change of conditions, alerts and additional information prior to booking View Park Notes Undef...
