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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The Crosscut Saw in Victoria’s Alpine National Park.<br />
Photo: John Sampson<br />
Q. IS HORSE RIDING ALLOWED IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Yes, in many parks, but they are usually on<br />
designated routes to best protect the environment<br />
and avoid clashes with other users and to maximise<br />
experiences. Regulations about horse riding,<br />
including where you can ride a horse, vary from park<br />
to park.<br />
Read more, page 19 >><br />
Q. IS FISHING ALLOWED IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Yes, it is allowed in waterways within land-based<br />
parks, but not in marine national parks and<br />
sanctuaries.<br />
Read more, page 20 >><br />
Q. IS HUNTING ALLOWED IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Generally, hunting is not allowed in national parks,<br />
but there are exceptions, particularly for Sambar<br />
Deer in particular places, at particular times.<br />
Read more, page 21 >><br />
Q. ARE 4WD VEHICLES ALLOWED IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Absolutely. The rules around 4WD vehicles in<br />
national parks are essentially the same as in state<br />
forest, or anywhere else in Victoria: it is legal to drive<br />
a registered vehicle on declared roads and tracks.<br />
Read more, page 23 >><br />
Q. WHAT ABOUT CAMPING IN<br />
<strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Camping is allowed in most national parks, at all<br />
times of the year.<br />
Read more, page 24 >><br />
Q. CAN I BRING MY DOG?<br />
No, dogs (and other pets) are generally not allowed<br />
in national parks and many other conservation<br />
reserves although they are sometimes allowed in<br />
regional or metropolitan parks close to townships.<br />
Read more, page 25 >><br />
Q. ARE MOTOR OR TRAIL BIKES<br />
ALLOWED IN <strong>NATIONAL</strong> <strong>PARKS</strong>?<br />
Yes. The rules around 4WD vehicles also apply to<br />
motorcycles.<br />
Read more, page 22 >><br />
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