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Bairnsdale
Head to Bairnsdale at any time of year and be rewarded with a busy regional centre from which to explore the vast Gippsland Lakes and spectacular Ninety... read more
Buchan
Buchan is a farming settlement in the rolling hills of the Gippsland region in Victoria. The main industries in the area are sheep, cattle, dairying and... read more
Cape Conron Coastal Reserve
Cape Conran Coastal Park near Marlo in East Gippsland is 11,700 hectares in area. It has heathlands, wild ocean beaches and banksia woodlands brimming... read more
Coopers Creek
Trek through the lush rain forest surrounding Coopers Creek or take the kids for a dip, it may be a little chilly though. Today visitors can learn the... read more
Croajingolong National Park
Things to Do * The track network allows visitors to explore the park on a variety of short or long walks. Walkers intending to try part or all of the Wilderness... read more
Errinundra National Park
Errinundra National Park offers tranquil walks and scenic drives. It preserves the largest remaining stand of cool temperate rainforest in Victoria as... read more
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Things to see and do Camping * Designated camping sites are situated between Paradise Beach and The Honeysuckles along Shoreline Drive at Golden Beach... read more
Lakes Entrance
A much loved Victorian holiday spot, Lakes Entrance enjoys a spectacular position on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meet the Southern... read more
Latrobe Valley
Enjoy alfresco dining and great shopping by day and fine dining restaurants and excellent pubs and clubs by night. With a string of bars, pubs and clubs... read more
Mallacoota
Tucked away on a beautiful inlet in far-east Gippsland is Mallacoota, a popular year-round coastal destination that enjoys Victoria's warmest winter temperatures... read more
Metung
For a dose of style in the Gippsland Lakes, make your way to Metung. A great base for water sports enthusiasts, this tiny town features fine food and wine... read more
Morwell
With a population of approximately 22,000, Morwell is Latrobe Valley’s second largest town nestled in centre of the valley. Two and a half acres of landscaped... read more
Ninety Mile Beach
The unusual soft coral (Pseudogorgia godeffroyi) is only found in Victoria between McGuarans and Delray beaches. The Ninety-Mile Beach area has been found... read more
Omeo
Omeo, a pioneering mountain town on the Great Alpine Road is a great base from which to discover more about the history of the high country, gold rush... read more
Paynesville
Take to the water in Paynesville, a charming village on the Gippsland Lakes interspersed with canals and inlets. Enjoy waterside walks, fishing, waterskiing... read more
Port Albert
Retreat to the coastal town of Port Albert, Victoria's first established port and a renowned historic fishing village. Port Albert boasts Georgian and... read more
Sandy Point
Nestled between Waratah Bay and the majestic peaks of Wilsons Promontory, the sheltered waters of Shallow Inlet provide a secluded and peaceful setting... read more
Tarra Bulga National Park
Tarra-Bulga National Park in South Gippsland is well known for its giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches... read more
Walhalla
Travel just 2.5 hours from Melbourne and step back into another time. Discover a tiny township that was once one of Australia’s richest towns and is... read more
Warragul
Too few people who drive down the Princes Freeway take the time to get off the main road and explore the lovely hinterland of Gippsland. If they did they'd... read more
Wilsons Promontory
Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park extends along 70 kilometres of mainland coastline and covers 15,550 hectares, making it the largest of our Marine... read more
Wonthaggi
Step back to Victoria's mining past at Wonthaggi, home to Victoria's only winnable underground black coal, and soak up the great outdoors and sweeping... read more
Yarragon
Nestled in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges and with views of green rolling hills, Yarragon is a charming country town with an abundance of shops... read more

Gippsland Information

Occupying Victoria's eastern corner, Gippsland covers a vast and diverse landscape, from unspoilt beaches to vast lakes and mountain ranges. Wilsons Promontory is renowned for its bush and coastal scenery and network of tracks and trails to explore. Central Gippsland is gourmet country, dotted with wineries, cheesemakers, farmers' markets, and fruit and berry farms. Explore historic gold towns and maritime villages such as Walhalla and Port Albert, or take to the slopes and spend a day skiing at the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort, the closest downhill ski area to Melbourne.

Gippsland Lakes are fed by the waters of five major rivers and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach and provide ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and sailing. Dine al fresco at a lakeside restaurant or pub, have a family picnic by a river, or take a stroll through the waterfront villages of Paynesville, Metung or Lakes Entrance, known widely as the seafood capital of Victoria and where the region's lakes system meets the sea.

Continue east to Croajingolong National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve. With more than 100 kilometres of pristine coastline and hinterland, it is a great place to go bushwalking, surfing or spotting various species of bird and plant life.