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
The Anglesea Golf Club is in the beautiful Heathland on the Great Ocean Road and 1.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne. The Vern Morcom designed golf course has a challenging layout, set in natural bushland. The course has 42 bunkers, 3 practice fairways, 2 practice putting greens and a 6-bay driving range. It has a resident population of around 300 Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
The Clubhouse boasts a magnificent view down the 18th Fairway. The Anglesea Golf Club was established on January 28, 1950 and its history tells of land purchases, acquisitions and refurbishment over the years. In the 1990s the fairways were transformed with Wintergreen Couch and in 2000, recycled water was connected. Recent installations include a 6 Bay driving range and 18-hole mini golf course.
During 2016 exciting nature-based Kangaroo Tours started operating using electric powered vehicles. This growing attraction sees many visitors from Australia and around the world.
- Resident Golf Pro, Golf Shop, Buggy hire
- 6 Bay Driving Range
- Full and social memberships available
- 18 Hole Mini Golf for groups and families
- Unique Kangaroo Tours hosted by volunteer drivers – daily 11am-5pm
- Clubhouse Bar and Bistro opens daily from 10am
- Weddings and Functions for up to 80
- Closed the mornings of Good Friday and Anzac Day
Apollo Bay Hotel is a company that operates in the Hospitality industry. It employs 51-100 people and has $10M-$25M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.