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  Ever wanted to experience life from the height of a dinosaur? The Corrigan Suspension Bridge allows visitors to traverse ancient rainforest from above. Image: Clare Withers / Parks Victoria Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient rainforest in Tarra-Bulga National Park by traversing it from above rather than below. We are lucky to have such ancient rainforests right here in Victoria, and the chance to see one from above is a remarkable adventure not to be passed up. Why is this place so special? Being able to visit rainforests as ancient as those found in Tarra-Bulga is ..read more

Hello! I’m Ranger Nigel and I love the ocean. Growing up I would climb around the rockpools at the beach, looking for tiny crabs, star fish and red squishy anemones. I was amazed at how these pools had a little world living inside. But I wanted to see more, there was an entire ocean out there, just waiting to be explored. So, I learnt how to snorkel and eventually SCUBA dive.   This introduced me to a whole new world of vibrant colours, beautiful corals and amazing creatures. Everybody loves turtles, but my favourite sea creature is the octopus! Here in Victoria, we have a few diff ..read more

National Science Week is held every year in August. It is a time when the whole of Australia celebrates science and technology! How cool! Across the country there are thousands of events held by many different organisations like schools, museums, libraries universities and more. Science and technology cover so many topics, so head on over to the official website to search for events in your area on the things that interest you most and lets get celebrating.  A National Science Week activity: Felafel Wombat Poo!   Before you being, ask an adult for help. You can purchase fa ..read more

Have you ever seen a seal in the wild? It’s something you won’t soon forget once you do! The Skerries in Croajingolong National Park are home to colonies of Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals. These marine mammals are fascinating to watch – observing their behavior can give you insight into their everyday life and why they are reliant on marine habitats, in similar ways to how we are. Males, females, and their pups (baby seals) display some amusing and unusual behaviors that are a great introduction to marine biology for those budding marine scientists out there! Australian and New Zealand F ..read more

Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park is part of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung People whose rights were recognised through a Recognition and Settlement Agreement with the State of Victoria in March 2013. The Dja Dja Wurrung People maintain a close and continuing connection to Djandak, their traditional Country. Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park happens to be a SPECTACULAR place to enjoy the crunch of autumn leaves under your feet and have your breath taken away by the stunning pops of red, orange and gold foliage. You can take all this in whilst going back in tim ..read more

Look up, look down, look all around! There is so much to discover in Terrick Terrick National Park. The park’s diversity of habitats provide a home for many threatened plants and animals. It really is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The park is located 225km north-west of Melbourne, and 4km north of Mitiamo. One special feature of the park is its endangered grasslands habitat. The native grasslands of Terrick Terrick are some of the best in the state, and are even home to elusive and endangered Plains-wanderer. It is one of the few places in northern Victoria where the origin ..read more

The You Yangs, or Youang in language, is a very important place for Wadawurrung people. If you’re lucky, you might see Bundjil the Wedge-tailed Eagle soaring through the sky, keeping watch over the beautiful granite peaks in the middle of the plains. The You Yangs is a place where visitors can stop and appreciate culture and sustainability, as well as see an example of a special place that humans have long held a connection to. Up on Big Rock, you will notice that there are no nearby fresh water sources. That’s where rockwells come in. Rockwells are holes that are carved out of rock to form a ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good, juicy cherry? Well, what if we told you that there’s a native cherry found throughout Victoria!? But, unlike the cherries you’re probably familiar with, this native cherry grows its seed on the outside. The Cherry Ballart is a small tree that kind of looks like a European cypress. It has soft, drooping green branches and teeny tiny leaves. This plant is a partial parasite. It uses the sun to make its own energy (through photosynthesis) but collects extra nutrients to grow big and strong by tapping into the roots of its neighbours – kind of like eating your own food at ..read more

Wadawurrung believe Bundjil, the Wedge-tailed Eagle, is their creator spirit. Bundjil created the lands, waterways, native animals, and people. With a wingspan of 2.3 metres, you can see Bundjil soaring in the sky from a long distance away. The majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. Their long, wedge-shaped tail and huge wingspan make them easy to spot. As they age, their feathers become a dark blackish-brown. These eagles live throughout Victoria in wooded and forested land and open country. Their favourite place to build a nest is somewhere up high with a good view ..read more