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src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/albert-park/1-dog-walking-albert-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7638b1914b6247f3a98a3f0c17b3c716&la=en&h=1124&w=1920&hash=52906C16B4C36B217C5F4C6157826C8F" class="hero-banner__image" alt="Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them." loading="lazy" /> <div class="hero-banner__content"> <h1>Urban Parks</h1> <h3>Walk, jog, run or cycle at Melbourne's doorstep.</h3> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="component experience-tabs tabs js-tabs"> <div class="container tabs-inner"> <div class="tabs-heading" role="tablist" aria-label="Experience options"> <a class="visuallyhidden" id="tab-default" href="#default" role="tab" aria-controls="default" aria-selected="true" tabindex="-1" disabled>Popular experiences</a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--beaches" id="tab-beaches-and-coasts" href="#beaches-and-coasts" role="tab" aria-controls="beaches-and-coasts" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Beaches and Coasts</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/beaches-and-coasts.svg?rev=0a7c9ade4fe640fdbc0fb4fd27b73618&la=en&hash=F404621E7FD37A7B8095BF2D5B0801DF" alt="" /> </a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--bushlands" id="tab-rugged-bushlands" href="#rugged-bushlands" role="tab" aria-controls="rugged-bushlands" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Rugged Bushlands</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/rugged-bushlands.svg?rev=fe0bd42943f84ed8a0fecfec7f5f9012&la=en&hash=F44843FC4F6708BD51456EDD4614FC63" alt="" /> </a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--forests" id="tab-tall-forests" href="#tall-forests" role="tab" aria-controls="tall-forests" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Tall Forests</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/tall-forests.svg?rev=54f9e8a7a77d4650bc7194ae1829404b&la=en&hash=3D0CC4FFB748017262EBF562C5CE1A69" alt="" /> </a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--rivers" id="tab-bays-lakes-rivers" href="#bays-lakes-rivers" role="tab" aria-controls="bays-lakes-rivers" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Bays, Lakes and Rivers</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/bays-lakes-rivers.svg?rev=8c8b6d2aecfc4e16a2ffe261c136ac62&la=en&hash=7A64A7DBB5340B386538311B11EF9E84" alt="" /> </a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--peaks" id="tab-mountain-peaks" href="#mountain-peaks" role="tab" aria-controls="mountain-peaks" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Mountain Peaks</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/mountain-peaks.svg?rev=be3ca4736dc1489bbf6cb17bcc253105&la=en&hash=8D28A6CDF2B2C9EFD068CC1DE847FD96" alt="" /> </a> <a class="tab__link experience-tabs--urban" id="tab-urban-parks" href="#urban-parks" role="tab" aria-controls="urban-parks" aria-selected="false"> <span class="visuallyhidden">Urban Parks</span> <img src="/-/media/themes/pv/main/parks/pvtheme/images/experience/urban-parks.svg?rev=0e24a607403c4bcd991a8a188fabfd19&la=en&hash=1765D0E624F4355519042F556DCF6989" alt="" /> </a> </div> <div class="tabs-container"> <div class="tab active" id="default" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-default">  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="#beaches-and-coasts"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/croajingolong-national-park/point-hicks-dispersal-area/1-lighthouse-point-hicks-croajingalong-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=bb8ed52783f04dd1a5601650a7c584bf&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=621CCCB3C1DD8B02FF683DFD6E66B26C" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A father leads his family across the rocks in front of the Point Hicks Lighthouse and cottage." /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Beaches and Coasts</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="#rugged-bushlands"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/budj-bim-national-park/walking-4-budj-bim-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=5f0da33ff40543ca919f0bc518c43578&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=D1D09113D76A3186621EB433CF1D3E1F" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young woman leading a man on a walk while admiring the scenery" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Rugged Bushlands</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="#tall-forests"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/tarra-bulga-national-park/lyrebird-ridge-track-tarra-bulga-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=c2565247e1f14b3788593276195ad5da&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=49FE859C5FCD9AAAAF677B5F493CA742" class="experience-grid__image" alt="People walking on Lyrebird Ridge Track." /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Tall Forests</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="#bays-lakes-rivers"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/gippsland-lakes-coastal-park/2-kayaking-gippsland-lakes-coastal-park-2910x1124.jpg?rev=4c495650e1054083aedf586847d58777&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=8D5E62A9E12371D91C387436F5A826A8" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two kayakers on the Gippsland Lakes near Metung. " /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Bays, Lakes and Rivers</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="#mountain-peaks"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/grampians-national-park/3-walking-grampians-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=f516fe27490e4de5a46d48a2eba30b37&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=A7C8A7E24922F36DC075B9FB199D5F6D" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians." /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Mountain Peaks</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--urban" href="#urban-parks"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/albert-park/1-dog-walking-albert-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7638b1914b6247f3a98a3f0c17b3c716&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=B65E26B8C6620E5FA3DBE79BCB9FF994" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them." /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Urban Parks</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="beaches-and-coasts" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-beaches-and-coasts"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--beaches">Beaches and Coasts</h3> Venture out along Victoria's dramatic coastline and explore one of the most biodiverse and unique marine ecosystems in the world. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/cape-conran-coastal-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/cape-conran-coastal-park/2-yeerung-river-stand-up-paddling-cape-conran-coastal-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=352e872aad714bf2ad89f8b1a7e8253f&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=BE5F439E5A9F755A0E635FE9DD754D08" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Three women stand-up paddle boarders paddle up the Yeerung River." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Cape Conran Coastal Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/croajingolong-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/croajingolong-national-park/1-walking-croajingolong-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=f38c21085c9648478155912eb45be8c1&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=9555E0282F8FB9864A13A9FBD65A8DF0" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A family walk together along the water's edge at Shipwreck Creek beach." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Croajingolong National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/mornington-peninsula-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/mornington-peninsula-national-park/1-walking-mornington-peninsula-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=8eabf44e883241258639ab64a772dcce&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=FCF80D58C98F48003DF7D48080DF689A" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young couple walk along the board walk at Cape Schank. " loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Mornington Peninsula National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/point-nepean-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/point-nepean-national-park/south-channel-fort-point-nepean-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=b6af6685fe4e4a7abf7730126e9db4c4&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=C9904407E474BB114504F1334DAC1876" class="experience-grid__image" alt="South Channel Fort in Port Philip part of the Point Nepean National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Point Nepean National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/port-campbell-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/port-campbell-national-park/walking-gibson-steps-port-campbell-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=5bd960b1020345219fd39cf4e03a98e9&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=AD301D2F8EEE516B7B3A683384D70FA4" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A couple walk along the beach at Gibson Steps." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Port Campbell National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--beaches" href="/places-to-see/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/wilsons-promontory-national-park/sunset-rocks-beach-whiskey-bay-wilsons-promontory-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=6ac5f845d641411a83bcbe2f611ac400&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=D967C22BA2F07C33C5ED64B07D25CAED" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Sunset on the rocks at Whiskey Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Wilsons Promontory National Park</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="rugged-bushlands" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-rugged-bushlands"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--bushlands">Rugged Bushlands</h3> Escape to virtual isolation in open, dry forests and woodlands, dry and semi-dry arid deserts or grassy plains abundant with wildflowers and wildlife. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/budj-bim-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/budj-bim-national-park/1-walking-budj-bim-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e4b269c20db7416a8ba30bee3998bdb2&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=FF4B22789D028BC69C27FF2819838243" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young couple walk through a cave in Budj Bim National Park" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Budj Bim National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/bunyip-state-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/bunyip-state-park/bunyip-state-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=cfeaffa421004c1db16b7c1e3dafe26f&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=B58C005E2E418431BBC6EAB2F51979D0" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A view of Bunyip State Park" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Bunyip State Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/lerderderg-state-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lerderderg-state-park/1-camping-lerderderg-campground-lerderderg-state-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=6cb29f8382714293a18bb7ed8e54ddeb&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=DC1C10D52782F3E8687AB276A754C61A" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A couple sit around a campsite and welcome their friends to their campsite as they walk in." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Lerderderg State Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lysterfield-park/lysterfield-lake-beach-lysterfield-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7edbaf5400fd49ee9bbdff3abf445268&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=CD2EA917465805B50A0BB37CC14447EB" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A couple look out over the water from the beach at Lysterfield Lake. " loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Lysterfield Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/murray---sunset-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/murray-sunset-national-park/sunset-pink-lake-murray-sunset-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e1b0f211349446b38035d0ab7877063a&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=51FF7BC362AA39AF70CCCBE0A00035E7" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Sunset over a pink lake in Murray Sunset National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Murray-Sunset National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--bushlands" href="/places-to-see/parks/you-yangs-regional-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/you-yangs-regional-park/walking-you-yangs-regional-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=d3578c57cf1b49ef8caa606b8d638081&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=4949B2FBEE257A268C35DEA5C53FE846" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two women in active wear walk up the granite steps on the way to Flinders Peak." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>You Yangs Regional Park</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="tall-forests" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-tall-forests"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--forests">Tall Forests</h3> Walk under grand canopies of Mountain Ash and through lush green tall forests. See ancient mossy trees and stand under magnificent waterfalls surrounded by giant ferns. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/dandenong-ranges-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/dandenong-ranges-national-park/dandenong-ranges-north/3-walking-dandenong-ranges-national-park-north-1920x1124.jpg?rev=d76afb0dedf44fb59dc0d15896e82289&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=CAB827CC95D8A1FDA37BE2064C5E06B6" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two retired men go on a long walk through lush temperate rain-forest near Eagles nest picnic ground." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Dandenong Ranges National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/great-otway-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/great-otway-national-park/lorne/waterfall-lookout-great-otway-national-park-lorne-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7b77fcd777844a53a3418a5e197902ad&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=C7133913ECC7C471B51C44D1BB8B1852" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Great Otway National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/kinglake-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/kinglake-national-park/1-walking-kinglake-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=9a39beb7c52f4da79298f3d0857bc691&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=EC3B0825981B9A381F610E88048C448C" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two women walk through ferns along the Shelly Harris Track in Kinglake National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Kinglake National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/sassafras-creek-nature-conservation-reserve"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/dandenong-ranges-national-park/dandenong-ranges-south/rainforest-sassafras-creek-nature-conservation-reserve-1920x1124.jpg?rev=9eb2599355104f47937020376767c68e&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=93E72F74E17F6FCBECD5D48BAC10F40A" class="experience-grid__image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/tarra-bulga-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/tarra-bulga-national-park/corrigan-suspension-bridge-tarra-bulga-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=f03f271da2f54cd690d57d283986ada0&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=B20B79DD4CAC94636E3575B071E37218" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two people stop and take in the view from the Corrigan Suspension Bridge at Tarra-Bulga National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Tarra-Bulga National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--forests" href="/places-to-see/parks/yarra-ranges-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-ranges-national-park/donellys-weir-yarra-ranges-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e0dd5f0446154b7f985990e844587a21&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=8CDA5A4704D0505FA3DC97D727529523" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Donellys Weir in the Yarra Ranges National Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Yarra Ranges National Park</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="bays-lakes-rivers" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-bays-lakes-rivers"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--rivers">Bays, Lakes and Rivers</h3> Explore Victoria's parks from the water with a variety of inland river systems, ports made up of wide bays and stunning tranquil lakes. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/gippsland-lakes-coastal-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/gippsland-lakes-coastal-park/1-kayaking-gippsland-lakes-coastal-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=394f101cebe34ae2ae571712cd7667db&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=2143745AE0E662ED5FEC8375E7EDA7B9" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two kayakers come across a group of pelicans on the Gippsland Lakes." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/lake-eildon-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lake-eildon/1-kayaking-lake-eildon-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7b9ab4a9d20540b394d4048f4aa5bd9e&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=3656E6D0F3EF35D877059306B39AA0F2" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young couple paddle kayaks on a sunny afternoon across Lake Eildon." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Lake Eildon National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/lower-glenelg-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lower-glenelg-national-park/1-camping-lower-glenelg-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=14e6fc801b8442e4b7545f63b10e830f&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=8FC85324705DF7F8617C88608112DEFF" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two campers relax at their campsite after a long paddle." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Lower Glenelg National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/ricketts-point-marine-sanctuary"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/ricketts-point-marine-sanctuary/ricketts-point-marine-sanctuary_stingray_1920x1124.jpeg?rev=993a25c31c994d95b128a16f5e84e2b0&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=93DFA5385070B6CCFF7DB88974954F40" class="experience-grid__image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/the-lakes-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/the-lakes-national-park/pelican-the-lakes-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=685bb7ab8a64402cbb49c0e3a4b7ec5f&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=A6AB49EA4CE86C7A7EF47D1B26FE8268" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A pelican on the water at the Lakes National Park in Gippsland. " loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>The Lakes National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--rivers" href="/places-to-see/parks/yarra-river"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-river/couple-rowing-yarra-river-1920x1124.jpg?rev=822c05845c114248bc5ba83943b090ce&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=5168D46EA53FED1FFC25AB1E4E2558B6" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A couple row a boat on the yarra with four inquisitive geese near Studley Park Boat House." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Yarra River</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="mountain-peaks" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-mountain-peaks"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--peaks">Mountain Peaks</h3> Climb some of Australia’s most stunning mountain peaks, cross-country ski across alpine landscapes, escarpments and hike through grassy high plains. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/alpine-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/alpine-national-park/1-hiking-alpine-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=3a2a21c0b43849ccada9ebe908bba964&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=EA238CC043622D576444267831F2C7AA" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A couple walk along the Bogong High Plains near Mt Nelse." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Alpine National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/arthurs-seat-state-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/arthurs-seat-state-park/view-arthurs-seat-arthurs-seat-state-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7c917b59f95148808b6e3ed5196f7d2f&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=FA40F6AF23BE6203EE23E2172DC2EFBC" class="experience-grid__image" alt="The view of Safety Beach and Port Phillip from the top of Arthurs Seat State Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Arthurs Seat State Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/baw-baw-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/baw-baw-national-park/3-walking-mushroom-rocks-baw-baw-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=802b9eef6b4a41f9ab4ff8be1dbc0c75&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=AFC12A7E39B60A40AC53551E7D18E3A7" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A middle aged couple walk through Mushroom Rocks on a cold winters day with snow on the ground." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Baw Baw National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/cathedral-range-state-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/cathedral-range-state-park/1-view-cathedral-range-state-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=5db4943c466b4ddeb9711cf78469a104&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=DFCBD76D31A15E3B619D71AFF1343CF2" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A woman leads her partner across the Razorback track surrounded by stunning views of the Rubicon Valley." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Cathedral Range State Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/grampians-national-park/3-walking-grampians-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=f516fe27490e4de5a46d48a2eba30b37&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=A7C8A7E24922F36DC075B9FB199D5F6D" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Grampians National Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--peaks" href="/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/mount-buffalo-national-park/2-hut-the-horn-mount-buffalo-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=9e5c88e876da4571ba8a886e99cbf369&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=1980DABF6FD4E91B154A775DFD1A7CFE" class="experience-grid__image" alt="A picturesque photo of the stone hut near the Horn at Mt Buffalo." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Mount Buffalo National Park</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> <div class="tab" id="urban-parks" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-urban-parks"> <div class="experience-tabs__intro"> <h3 class="experience-tabs--urban">Urban Parks</h3> Walk, jog, run or cycle in Melbourne’s picturesque urban parks. Pack a picnic or BBQ and lunch alfresco in nature or meander through picturesque gardens. </div>  <div class="experience-grid"> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--urban" href="/places-to-see/parks/albert-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/albert-park/1-dog-walking-albert-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7638b1914b6247f3a98a3f0c17b3c716&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=B65E26B8C6620E5FA3DBE79BCB9FF994" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Albert Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--urban" href="/places-to-see/parks/coolart-historic-area"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/coolart-heritage-area/coolart-homestead-coolart-heritage-area-1920x1124.png?rev=52563188c4074daebe1e761d4db334a5&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=6291F83FD184CCE97DF9C1C695FB17C4" class="experience-grid__image" alt="The homestead at Coolart Heritage Area" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Coolart Historic Area</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--urban" href="/places-to-see/parks/dandenong-ranges-botanic-garden"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/dandenong-ranges-botanic-garden/dandenong-ranges-botanic-gardens_1920x1124-004.jpg?rev=bba51f249b7f43f79c770d8fa155efb4&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=820219529DD8AA1B9BC31E83F835365F" class="experience-grid__image" alt="People walk along a paved path surrounded by mature autumnal European trees. 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" loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Werribee Park</span></div> </a> <a class="experience-grid__item experience-grid__item--urban" href="/places-to-see/parks/yarra-bend-park"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-bend-park/friends-walking-along-yarra-river-yarra-bend-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=8f03e1085e1648b9bfe4d984f224bd8c&la=en&h=447&w=764&hash=B608E225B8568A57990B8F8F1DA9BE5F" class="experience-grid__image" alt="Four friends walk alongside the Yarra River through Yarra Bend Park." loading="lazy" /> <div class="experience-grid__label js-line-clamp line-clamp no-straightline" data-line-clamp-options='{"lines":2}'><span>Yarra Bend Park</span></div> </a> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="container"> <div class="component banner banner--acknowledgement banner--desktop"> <div class="banner__content"> <p class="banner__text">Aboriginal cultural landscapes form the core of Victoria鈥檚 network of parks and reserves and have been modified over many thousands of years of occupation. They are reflections of how Aboriginal people engage with their world and experience their surroundings and are the product of thousands of generations of economic activity, material culture and settlement patterns. The landscapes we see today are influenced by the skills, knowledge and activities of Aboriginal land managers. Parks Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of these cultural landscapes, recognising their continuing connection to Victoria鈥檚 parks and reserves and ongoing role in caring for Country.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component banner banner--acknowledgement banner--mobile"> <div class="container"> <div class="banner__content"> <p class="banner__text">Aboriginal cultural landscapes form the core of Victoria鈥檚 network of parks and reserves and have been modified over many thousands of years of occupation. They are reflections of how Aboriginal people engage with their world and experience their surroundings and are the product of thousands of generations of economic activity, material culture and settlement patterns. The landscapes we see today are influenced by the skills, knowledge and activities of Aboriginal land managers. Parks Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of these cultural landscapes, recognising their continuing connection to Victoria鈥檚 parks and reserves and ongoing role in caring for Country.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component banner banner--desktop no-straightline"> <div class="container"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/homepage/spring-secondary-banner.jpg?rev=c2655a8356f045a5982f9fe22c04cebd&la=en&h=307&w=1920&hash=6F9EAD103A8AD51A80A0E029ECB77F90" class="banner__background" alt="Sun shining on purple flowers." /> <div class="banner__content"> <p class="banner__text">Celebrate spring in nature. <br/>It's time to renew yourself.</p> <a href="/explore-nature/explore-nature-this-spring" class="button button--secondary" >Find out more</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component banner banner--mobile no-straightline"> <div class="container"> <img 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