Articles tagged: Parks Victoria
Chopper called to the rescue
A woman has been winched to safety in the second beach rescue off the Otways coast in a matter of weeks.
Parks’ warning after court case
Parks Victoria says farmers need to do their homework before breaking ground near parks or reserves, after a Jancourt farm faced court late last month. Jancourt Farms Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs in the amount of $5000. Magistrate Franz Holzer also granted the restoration order under the Flora […]
Conviction for Stevensons Falls vandal
A Melbourne man has been convicted after vandalising a public campsite with his mates.
Booking opportunities open for Otways campsites
Bookings for three Otways campsites will open next week for the 2023-24 season.
Otways tracks to close for winter
More than 40 tracks in the Great Otway National Park will close on Thursday for the rest of winter and part of spring.
More work for waterfall attraction
The State Government has chipped in an extra $500,000 to expand upgrades to facilities around Stevensons Falls in the Otways.
Authorities remove boat
Parks Victoria has removed a wrecked boat from a beach near Johanna.
Reducing dieback spread
Otways environment workers have learnt about the importance of vehicle hygiene to minimise the spread of the Phytophthora cinnamomi dieback pathogen.
Be aware of road closures
Parks authorities are urging people to plan if travelling this long weekend, with wet weather continuing to impact roads, public land and tourist spots.
Apollo Bay patrols to protect endangered bird nests
Environmental officials are patrolling the beach at Apollo Bay to protect endangered hooded plovers nesting along the Bay’s shoreline.
Otway project pays off
Officials in an environmental partnership across the Otways say the $6-million project is paying off for the region.
Phone photos help research
Colac and district citizen scientists can help protect special environments by joining Parks Victoria’s new Data Discovery citizen science program.
Bumper crowds at landmarks
Visitors to the Twelve Apostles over the new year, Australia Day and Easter periods should plan ahead, as the popular destination gets set to see increased traffic.
Agencies crack down on illegal firewood
Environment authorities are targeting people attempting to illegally cut or remove trees for firewood from public land.
Closure catches campers out
A bureaucratic bungle at an Otways campground has frustrated holidaymakers who had a long weekend trip cancelled at the last minute despite booking months in advance.
Tourist attraction reopens
Maits Rest has reopened again after hazardous trees forced the closure of the site.
Apostles closed to the public
The Twelve Apostles are closed to the public, while the Great Otway National Park is open to nearby residents only as part of COVID-19 stage three restrictions.
Tree hazard at park
Otways tourist destination Maits Rest has temporarily closed just weeks after reopening to the public.
Riders fall foul of authorities
Authorities have fined more than 80 people for illegal trailbike riding in the Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park during recent months.
Twelve Apostles reopen
Parks Victoria staff will monitor the number of visitors at Great Ocean Road’s Twelve Apostles lookouts and boardwalks after they reopened this week.
Coronavirus causes another delay to refurbishment
A refurbishment to the Maits Rest loop walk near Cape Otway has suffered another delay, this time due to COVID-19.
Jetties and parks closed
National parks, boat ramps and jetties have closed to the public as part of increased COVID-19 restrictions.
Lights off for lighthouse
The Otways’ campsites and the Cape Otway Lightstation have closed to the public as Parks Victoria aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus in its facilities.
Parks sea-change for former farmer
A PARKS VICTORIA ranger says more people have become interested in the state’s national parks during his 35 years in the role.
