EXPLORING VICTORIA’S NATIONAL PARKS
Victoria's national parks are open to everyone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so it's not surprising they attract 35 million visitors annually. Many parks have facilities and special tracks for people who are less mobile or need a wheelchair, and in some parks there are even all-terrain wheelchairs available. And while our parks are open for all Victorians to enjoy they also exist as the only way to give long-term protection to our native plants and animals by protecting the places in which they live.
Victoria's national parks are open to everyone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so it's not surprising they attract 35 million visitors annually.
Many parks have facilities and special tracks for people who are less mobile or need a wheelchair, and in some parks there are even all-terrain wheelchairs available.
And while our parks are open for all Victorians to enjoy they also exist as the only way to give long-term protection to our native plants and animals by protecting the places in which they live.
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Q. WHAT ABOUT CAMPING IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Camping is allowed in most<br />
national parks, at all times<br />
of the year.<br />
In most parks, camping is allowed<br />
in designated campsites, and<br />
facilities vary from very basic to<br />
campgrounds with toilets, showers<br />
and a kiosk. In a few larger parks,<br />
such as the Alpine National Park,<br />
dispersed camping for off-track<br />
hikers is allowed. Fees vary (and are<br />
subject to changes), but currently<br />
camping is free in sites with few<br />
or no facilities. In some small or<br />
heavily forested parks, camping is<br />
not allowed.<br />
For more information, and booking<br />
information please visit the Parks<br />
Victoria website at http://parkweb.<br />
vic.gov.au/visit/popular-activities/<br />
camping<br />
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