National parks

Leave the city behind and discover the natural wonders of Victoria. With 36 national parks covering two and half million hectares, there's no better way to recharge your batteries and reconnect with nature. Discover the wildlife in the Australian bush, hike through dense rainforests and misty waterfalls, or unwind on secluded beaches and spectacular cliff tops.

Please observe the park rules, follow fire safety advice and tread lightly.

Great Ocean Road

Bay of Islands Coastal Park

Take in stunning views on a walk through the coastal heathland of the Bay of Islands Coastal Park, stretching from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool.

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Great Otway National Park

The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up through the Otways hinterland towards Colac. The park features...

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Lower Glenelg National Park

The Glenelg River is the central feature of the Lower Glenelg National Park. Along the last part of its winding 400 kilometre path to the sea the...

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Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary

Just past Apollo Bay, off the world famous Great Ocean Road, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary protects 12ha of ocean waters. About 150m offshore, this...

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Port Campbell National Park

Port Campbell National Park is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles. Loch Ard...

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Grampians

Grampians National Park

Rising abruptly from the surrounding Western Plains, the Grampians (Gariwerd) is a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges and forests rich in...

Little Desert National Park

The range of soil types in Little Desert National Park causes marked differences in vegetation. Many species of plants and animals have succeeded, on...

Alpine National Park

The Alpine National Park stretches from central Gippsland all the way to the New South Wales border where it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. Within...

Baw Baw National Park

Covering a substantial part of the Baw Baw Plateau and sections of the Thomson and Aberfeldy River valleys, Baw Baw National Park offers colourful...

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. The park features over...

Croajingolong National Park

Discover the wilderness coast any way you like. Swim at remote beaches, wander through towering rainforests, or explore the waterways by canoe.

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Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

The tranquil Gippsland Lakes are a system of coastal lagoons separated from the Tasman Sea by the coastal dunes of the Ninety Mile Beach. Seven...

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Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of Victoria's most-loved places. At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, it offers spectacular scenery...

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Highlights

Grampians National Park
Discover grand and rugged mountain ranges, spectacular wildflowers and a wealth of Aboriginal rock art sites in the Grampians National Park.
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Croajingolong National Park
Discover the wilderness coast any way you like. Swim at remote beaches, wander through towering rainforests, or explore the waterways by canoe.
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12 Apostles
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.
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Mungo National Park
See native fauna, plants and birdlife, Aboriginal heritage and the spectacular lunar-landscape Great Walls of China in ancient Mungo National Park.
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Hanging Rock
Your Picnic at Hanging Rock will be a gourmet affair served with drama and intrigue - and stunning flora and fauna.
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Gippsland Lakes
Experience the largest inland network of waterways in Australia, the Gippsland Lakes. Go on board a cruiser or enjoy a range of water-based activities.
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