News: Parks
Victoria’s popular camping destinations now open for bookings
Some of Victoria’s favourite camping destinations are now open for bookings over the peak summer season with new and improved facilities delivered through the $105.6 million...
Nov 11, 2020
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Global Wellness Institute reports mental wellness to be a $121 billion market
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its major research report for 2020 – ‘Defining the Mental Wellness Economy’- the first study to define mental wellness as...
Nov 10, 2020
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Construction commences on Twelve Apostles Trail
Stage one of the Twelve Apostles Trail, from Timboon to Port Campbell in Victoria, will provide 19km of high-quality, off-road cycling and a walking path. The first section...
Nov 10, 2020
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Hope Valley Reservoir to open for recreational access next month
Hope Valley Reservoir in Adelaide’s north eastern suburbs will open to the public for the first time in its 150-year history in time for the summer school holidays. A range of...
Nov 8, 2020
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South Australia’s parks to receive $17 million boost for nature-based tourism
The South Australian Government is planning to deliver a further $17 million investment in the state’s parks in the upcoming State Budget 2020-21 to improve nature-based tourism...
Nov 6, 2020
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Recreation Aotearoa encourages participation in Get Outdoors Week activities
With hundreds of great opportunities around New Zealand to suit all skill levels, Recreation Aotearoa is encouraging people to join one of the many events planned around the...
Nov 5, 2020
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New Zealanders outnumber international tourists on Te Araroa Trail
For the first time, New Zealanders are outnumbering international walkers as they set off from Cape Reinga to Bluff, walking Te Araroa Trail - the length of New Zealand. Te...
Nov 5, 2020
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Koh Lanta transforms into one of Thailand’s most sustainable tourism destinations
A raft of innovative initiatives, buoyed by local entrepreneurs and community-based organisations, is transforming Thailand’s Koh Lanta into an exceptional...
Nov 2, 2020
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City of Sydney proposes rainbow path for Prince Alfred Park
City of Sydney is proposing to paint a 90-metre rainbow path in Prince Alfred Park Surry Hills to commemorate the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia. Under the...
Nov 2, 2020
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Victorian Government appoints new members to Parks Victoria Board
The governing board of Parks Victoria has three new members as well as a new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson following appointments made by the Victorian Government....
Nov 1, 2020
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NSW Government doubles goal for expansion of national parks estate
The NSW Government has announced that it has added more than 270,000 hectares to its national park estate, meeting its goals to increase the footprint a year early. Gazetting...
Oct 31, 2020
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020 with live and virtual events
NAIDOC Week 2020 - held this year from 8th to 15th November - sees the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrating the theme of ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ through a range of...
Oct 31, 2020
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Hamilton wins New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Large City award
Award-winning gardens, vibrant murals, clean streets, an improved kerbside collection service and the stunning Waikato River have seen Hamilton named New Zealand’s Most...
Oct 30, 2020
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Wyndham City Council continues to upgrade parks and redevelops Little River Tennis Court
A $450,000 redevelopment of the Little River Tennis Courts is now complete and open to the public with Wyndham City Council also commencing work on the final part of its Wyndham...
Oct 29, 2020
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Historic native title settlement agreement reached with Gibson Desert Nature Reserve traditional owners
The Western Australian Government has executed a historic native title settlement agreement with the traditional owners of the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve that will provide...
Oct 29, 2020
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Design planning commences for Romsey Ecotherapy Park Stage 2
Macedon Range Shire Council has advised that detailed design planning for stage 2 of the Romsey Ecotherapy Park is underway, with construction scheduled to start next year....
Oct 29, 2020
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Blacktown City becomes greener with tree planting program
Blacktown City is becoming even greener with nearly 2,000 extra trees planted across the City as part of the NSW Government’s 5 Million Trees program. The program aims to plant...
Oct 28, 2020
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South Australia celebrates appointment of 100th volunteer park ranger
South Australia’s volunteer park ranger program has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of the 100th volunteer ranger since the program started in September...
Oct 27, 2020
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Armidale’s Curtis Park playground to drive creeklands revival
Armidale’s popular new playground in Curtis Park will be a major driver in breathing new life into the creeklands and the central business district. Armidale Council’s Interim...
Oct 27, 2020
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Toyota Australia commissioned YouGov survey reveals popularity of local adventures during COVID-19
A YouGov online survey commissioned by Toyota Australia - sampling a national representative of 1,052 Australians aged 18 years and older between 3rd and 7th September 2020 -...
Oct 27, 2020
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City of Stonnington launches new website to help community stay active and connected
The City of Stonnington has launched a new website - Active Stonnington - dedicated to promoting the mental and physical well-being of the community. Active Stonnington is...
Oct 26, 2020
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City of Sydney pushes for Moore Park Golf Course to be halved in size to unlock more public parkland
The City of Sydney is pushing ahead with plans to halve the size of Moore Park Golf Course to unlock more public open spaces, urging the NSW Government's new parks ‘super...
Oct 25, 2020
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Tourism Workforce Alliance fast-tracks delivery of bike trails and reserve upgrades in Queenstown
The Tourism Workforce Alliance - a new Queenstown regional partnership and workforce of dedicated locals affected by COVID-19 - has delivered new bike trails, upgraded reserves,...
Oct 25, 2020
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Tasmanian Council considers selling property to fund playground renewal
Following Tasmania’s Kingborough Council playground audit finding more than half of its playgrounds to be in an unsatisfactory condition and 18 categorised as needing critical...
Oct 21, 2020
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