News: Parks

Wilsons Promontory Boardwalk to be upgraded for accessibility

Popular Sealers Cove boardwalk in Wilsons Promontory National Park is to be upgraded giving visitors easier and safer access to the stunning golden beach at Sealers Cove. The Victorian…

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Sep 11, 2023 Access / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

North Keppel (Konomie) Island becomes first carbon negative island in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

North Keppel (Konomie) Island - a tropical island off Queensland's Capricorn Coast - is being completely powered by renewable energy, making it the first carbon negative island in the…

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Sep 10, 2023 Education / Environment / Parks /

 
 

Victorian Government acquires land to expand Yarra Valley Parklands

The Victorian Government has expanded the Yarra Valley Parklands – one of Melbourne’s most significant open spaces - by acquiring a neighbouring property in Kearney Lane that…

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Sep 10, 2023 Parks / Recreation /

 
 

More than 1400 reserves of publicly accessible land added to Outdoor Access Commission maps

New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission has this week added more than 1400 reserves of publicly accessible land to its maps with the combined area of the reserves, 3000 hectares, now…

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Sep 8, 2023 Access / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

City of Sydney secures award for Green Square precinct revitalisation

The City of Sydney has secured a Property Council of Australia innovation and excellence award for government leadership in recognition of the Green Square precinct revitalisation from an…

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Sep 7, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Cairns Council halts consultation on naming Norman Park Pavilion as unaware already named

Cairns Regional Council has advised that it has stopped consultation for the proposed naming of the pavilion in Norman Park, Gordonvale. Following the commencement of consultation last…

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Sep 6, 2023 Parks / Recreation /

 
 

$6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk to enhance Port Stephens tourism opportunities

The $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk offers a 27-kilometre walking adventure in the heart of Port Stephens and is anticipated to boost the tourism opportunities in the region. Funded by…

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Sep 5, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Wellington’s Botanic Garden is first in New Zealand to ditch glasshouse gas heating

Wellington’s Botanic Garden is the first plant nursery in New Zealand to switch from gas heaters and instead use heated pipes to keep their glasshouses warm. Previously, the gas…

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Sep 4, 2023 Environment / Parks /

 
 

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