The advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer is to ensure that public gatherings of 500 or more people do not occur. The Department of Health and Human Services publishes public information and advice on coronavirus. This includes school excursions, Junior Rangers activities, Australian Heritage Festival, welcome walks, guided tours, citizen science and Parks Victoria led volunteer programs. Parks Victoria public programs, including ranger-led school excursions and events, will be postponed for the period from Tuesday 17 March until further notice. Check the change of conditions for the park you plan to visit. Other parks may be closed for different reasons, such as bushfire impacts or park management work. The historic mansion at Werribee(excluding the hotel) will be closed to visitors, but the gardens will remain open.The Buchan Caves Reserve and campsite remains open. Tours in the Buchan Caves at the Buchan Caves Reserve and tours of the State Coal Mine have been suspended until further notice to ensure the safety of staff and volunteers.Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians National Parkwill be closed for the duration of term two school holiday period (28 March – 13 April 2020).The penguin viewing platform at St Kilda Pier has been closed until further notice – fencing is now in place along the breakwater preventing access to the penguin viewing platform.The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and William Ricketts Sanctuary have been closed until further notice.1000 steps/Kokoda Memorial WalkandLyrebird Track in theDandenong Ranges National Park have been closed until further notice.Access to the Great Ocean Road and other visitor attractions are currently unaffected. The carpark and toilets at the Visitor Centre will remain open. The Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre and lookoutswill be closed to visitors immediately.View the Wilsons Prom frequently asked questions below for more information. Lighthouse accommodation, and remote camping sites throughout the park remain open (subject to normal operational procedures). Accommodation and camping at Tidal River within Wilsons Promontory National Parkwill be closed from Sunday 22 March, while limiting the number of day visitors from Monday 23 March 2020.The safety of visitors and staff is Parks Victoria’s highest priority.įollowing advice from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer about public gatherings of over 500 people outdoor and 100 people indoors, Parks Victoria has closed a number of high visitation sites for public safety.ĭue to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, Parks Victoria staff will monitor visitation rates with the possibility of further changes to park closures, pending advice from health authorities.
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