Biala Peninsula Competitors

The NSW public sector includes ten departments and many agencies and organisations working together to develop policy and deliver important services such as health, education, housing, transport and infrastructure across NSW. We are over 300,000 dedicated people who share the same values - making a difference, giving back and responding to the future. Read our community guidelines: bit.ly/PD-community-guidelines

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018. Parks Victoria recognises the value and importance of working in partnership with Traditional Owners to manage parks and reserves in a culturally sensitive and ecologically appropriate way. Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria’s landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria’s wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria’s coastline. Victoria’s parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species. Parks Victoria’s estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values. It is our primary responsibility to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. For more detail on our strategy and direction, please read our Corporate Plan 2018-21 and Business Plan 2018-19. We work in partnership with other government and non-government organisations and community groups, catchment management authorities, private land owners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community. Research suggests spending time in nature improves concentration, learning, problem solving, creativity and has physical and mental health benefits. Parks Victoria developed and named this approach Healthy Parks Healthy People which recognises the health of nature and the community is interlinked. Further information about our management responsibilities and activities can be found in our Annual Report. To view Parks Victoria's social media guidelines and policy, please visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/contact-us

Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island Nature Parks attracts over 1.3 million visitors annually to its five ecotourism attractions including the Penguin Parade, the Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies, the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island. Phillip Island Nature Parks also manages over 1,805 hectares of Crown Land including a variety of coastal reserves, Ramsar listed wetlands, and woodlands as a self-funded, not-for-profit organisation. We acknowledge that the Crown Land we are privileged to manage forms part of the traditional lands of the Bunurong and that the Land, Waters and Sea are of spiritual, cultural and economic importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Since the Nature Parks was created in 1996, Phillip Island’s wildlife and environment have flourished. The Summerland Peninsula is restored, securing habitat for little penguins and creating a majestic canvas for a truly world-class visitor experience. Our little penguin, seabird, seal and environmental research programs are cutting edge and provide models for conservation excellence across the globe. Our model of funding conservation through quality tourism and education experiences is precious, enabling us to invest in programs to ensure Phillip Island’s landscape, habitats and wildlife are protected for future generations. We work in partnership with Government and Non-Government Organisations to assist in the delivery of key local and state initiatives. These visitor economy and conservation strategies continue to influence our planning and on-ground programs. Our Purpose - To protect nature for wildlife and inspire people to act. Our Vision - A place where conservation and ecotourism excellence inspire people to actively protect the environment. Our Guiding Principles 1 Nature conservation is paramount. 2 Visitor experiences should be authentic and inspire action. 3 Financial sustainability is key to our continued success.