Victoria’s Parks and Gardens

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Victoria is blessed with its multitude of parks and gardens.

In total there is over 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria’slandmass, 75 per cent of Victoria’s wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria’s coastline.

The parks and gardens cater for all needs from wilderness experiences, adventure activities like rock climbing, pristine beaches and coastal reserves, stunning ocean scenery and walks, to urban parks and historic botanic gardens.

Rhyll Inlet mangrove boardwalk

The mangroves and mudflats of Rhyll Inlet are a significant site for wading birds. An accessible boardwalk allows these Ramsar recognised wetlands to be enjoyed by all.
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Banksia Park

Banksia Park is a park on the banks of the Yarra River in Heidelberg. It has wood barbecues, picnic shelter, playground, an off leash secure dog walking area and a toilet block.
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Braeside Park

Braeside Park is accessible from Lower Dandenong Road (Melway 88 D8) and Governor Road (Melway 93 F2) Governor Road and Red Gum Picnic Area The Governor Road end of the park gives access to the wetlands and bird hide.
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Cardinia Reservoir Park

Cardinia Reservoir Park is the perfect setting for a picnic, barbecue or stroll along the reservoir wall or one of the tracks. The park contains three picnic areas each with its own wonderful views of the surrounding bushland and open lawns. There are two reservoir viewing areas offering spectacular views over the water and surrounding district.
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Coolart Wetlands and Homestead

Parking There are three marked disabled parking spaces on the left of the car park nearest the entry and visitors centre. The car park surface is compacted gravel
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Hand Cycling at Point Nepean National Park

Parks Victoria are embarking on developing a trail grading system to guide potential handcycle riders on the suitability of selected trails in a number of National Parks. The system will grade trails in a similar manner to walking and ski trails based on length, gradient and sustained climbing/descent.
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Jells Park

Jells Park is nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, Wheelers Hill, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
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Karkarook

Karkarook Park is a 15 hectare park and lake located in the Southeast of Melbourne on Warrigul Road Oakleigh. It is a good spot for canoeing, kayaking, sailing or fishing. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Redfin. There are 6km of trails to explore.
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Lysterfield Lake

Rising from the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to explore nature with friends with a huge variety of recreational activities.
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Mornington Peninsula National Park

Embracing the wild ocean beaches between Portsea and Flinders, and the kangaroo haven of Greens Bush, Mornington Peninsula National Park is a favourite of Melburnians looking to escape the nearby city.
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Plenty Gorge

Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences only 20 km from Melbourne, where the spectacular gorge sets a backdrop for stunning landscape views and the abundant native wildlife are always on show.
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Point Cook and Cheetham Wetlands

Point Cook Coastal Park features abundant birdlife, an historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve. Located 20 km southwest of Melbourne, it is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature lovers and family groups.
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Ricketts Point Nature Trail

Rickett’s Point Marine sanctuary is located just off Beaumaris, where sloping cliffs of sandstone jut out into Port Phillip Bay. At the water’s edge the rock has been worn down into a series of platforms and rock pools, creating a varied and easily accessible marine environment.
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Sugarloaf Reservoir Park

Nestled in the Christmas Hills, 35 kilometres north east of Melbourne, Sugarloaf is a tranquil setting for a picnic or a stroll near the reservoir shores, offering wonderful views across the water.
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The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is situated on the Georgian Road off the Olinda Monbulk Road. It is a 36 hectare site featuring over 15,000 rhododendrons, 12,000 azaleas, 3,000 camellias, 250,000 daffodils and countless cherries.
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Wattle Park

Wattle Park is a good accessible destination for a picnic or BBQ
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Westerfolds Park

Westerfolds is a metropolitan park in the outer Melbourne suburb of Templestowe nestled into a hilly bend in the Yarra River. It has a network of bitumen and gravel paths, shelters, playgrounds, picnic tables and electric barbecues.
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William Ricketts Sanctuary

Located on the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road the peaceful surrounds of the world-renowned William Ricketts Sanctuary offer is a perfect place for reflection.
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

The Ballarat Botanical Gardens is situated on the edge of Lake Wendouree and occupies 40 hectares. It is a significant cool climate garden.
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