April 19th, 2022Fun autumn challenge with Parks Victoria
As the seasons change and autumn brings fresh air and an explosion of warm colour to the Victorian landscape, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and discover new experiences across the state.
From March 28 to May 31, Parks Victoria is offering visitors the chance to win a remarkable nature
experience worth up to $3000 by visiting one of 18 picturesque and lesser-known spots within the region, including Hepburn Regional Park, pictured.
Parks Victoria is challenging visitors to venture into a park they’ve never seen, discover remarkable changing scenery, and explore the unexpected. From a bubble-gum pink lake to the rare sounds of a wild lyrebird, adventure awaits around every corner.
To take part in the Parks Nature Challenge, participants must scan QR codes featured across our hand-picked parks and register their details. Every QR code scanned will count as an entry, and each entry will unlock fantastic stories, animal-scouting tips, ranger guides and information from traditional owners to enrich their current adventure.
The nominated parks include:
• Barmah National Park
• Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary
• Bunyip State Park
• Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
• Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
• Discovery Bay Coastal Park
• Gresswell Nature Conservation Reserve
• Hepburn Regional Park
• Herring Island
• Jawbone Marine Sanctuary
• Kooyoora State Park
• Little Desert National Park
• Lochiel Lake Reserve
• Maldon Historic Area
• Mitchell River National Park
• Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary
• Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park
• Woowookarung Regional Park
Registering details will put people in the draw to win an ultimate nature experience from a licensed tour operator – from hot air ballooning to surfing, flyfishing, guided hiking, glamping and more. The lucky winner can choose from 11 amazing experiences across Victoria.
Share your adventure by tagging @parksvic and using #ParksNatureChallenge.
Link: www.parks.vic.gov.au/explore-nature/autumn
Parks Victoria Marketing and Communications executive director Lisa Patroni said the organisation was excited to launch the Autumn Nature Challenge and give Victorians the chance to experience some of the most picturesque, little-known parks across the state.”
“Autumn is the perfect time to explore everything Victoria has to offer, and with the opportunity to win some incredible experiences in nature we hope the Nature Challenge is going to be really popular.”
