News: Parks

Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park share new entry precinct

The new entry precinct for New Zealand’s Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park officially opened today with an indigenous blessing. The shared entry on Brymer Rd…

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Mar 31, 2023 Access / Parks / Recreation / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Shoalhaven’s Boongaree skate park adds to community recreation precinct

Shoalhaven’s newest skate park and pump track will officially open on Friday 14th April at Boongaree, Berry with the new and improved facilities being the latest addition to the…

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Mar 31, 2023 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Proposed South Coast Marine Park anticipated to rival Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reef

A new marine park proposed for Western Australia – the South Coast Marine Park – is closer to becoming realised following WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby having travelled…

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Mar 30, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Lord Howe Island reopens northern walking tracks in Permanent Park Preserve

Following an extensive treatment program of the myrtle rust outbreak, visitors to Lord Howe Island’s Permanent Park Preserve can now access some of Australia’s best walking…

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Mar 28, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Scientists urge listing of Victoria’s fat-tailed dunnart as vulnerable

The Victorian Government’s Scientific Advisory Committee has urged the fat-tailed dunnart to be listed as vulnerable, with the last surviving small marsupial of the state’s…

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Mar 28, 2023 Environment / Parks /

 
 

Outdoor Access Commission recognises lifetime contribution of Nelson trail-maker

The Outdoor Access Commission is acknowledging Bill Gilbertson’s substantial contributions to public outdoor access in the Nelson region of New Zealand with an Outdoor Access…

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Mar 27, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Abilities Unlimited Australia funds new bike trail in Canberra

Abilities Unlimited Australia have funded a new bike trail in Evatt, a suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, which offers features suitable for all abilities to practice their…

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Mar 27, 2023 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Registrations open for Outdoors NSW and ACT Industry Summit

Outdoors NSW and ACT will be hosting a biennial Outdoor Industry Summit starting this year in June. The summit will be held at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on the North Coast of NSW…

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Mar 24, 2023 Education / Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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