Prom Country

Corrigans Suspension Bridge in Tarra Bulga National Park Strolling along beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park; © Gavin Hansford; Tourism © Garry Moore, Tourism Victoria

Located on the South Highway about 80 kilometres south There are walking tracks, of Sale, Yarram is a bustling commercial township centrally located to picnic and fireplace facilities, historic Port Albert and the cool temperate rainforest of the Tarra water and toilets. In Mount Bulga National Park. It has excellent accommodation venues, cosy Worth State Park, the 1.8 eateries, clubs, hotels and shopping facilities. At Easter, Yarram hosts the annual kilometre Giant’s Circuit Tarra Festival boasting a street parade, art exhibitions and a country fair. Walk follows an old tramline route to the Standing Giant, a tall mountain The Tarra Trail follows the historic Great Southern Railway route from Yarram ash, over 300 years old and having a south to the small town of Alberton. This easy-to-ride trail is suitable for all bicycles circumference of 7 metres. The Maslin’s and is perfect for beginners and children. The shared pathway is 5.6 kilometres one Mill Track is suitable for people with way, is generally smooth dirt or gravel and takes you through expansive farmlands limited mobility and the Moonlight Creek with views of Wilsons Promontory and the . picnic area has toilets, water, picnic tables and fireplaces. Camping is not permitted in Natural Attractions – Tarra Bulga National Park, on the Grand Ridge either park. Road, is a key destination renowned for its towering mountain ash, lush giant tree ferns, ancient myrtle beeches and an abundance of native wildlife. A popular resident of Tarra Bulga, the elusive lyrebird, has a unique ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment. Often heard, but rarely seen, the lyrebird is one of many bird species that calls this dense rainforest region home. There are designated walking trails and picnic areas located within the park. Whilst in the park, walk the 1.2 kilometre track from the picnic area through the rainforest to Cyathea Falls or travel the Fern Gully Nature Walk and view Corrigans Suspension Bridge which spans a spectacular rainforest gully.

The Grand Ridge Road (see map page 77) The Grand Ridge Road is one of Victoria’s most spectacular drives. Winding 132 kilometres through tall mountain ash and steep fern gullies, the scenic drive traverses the top of the Strzelecki Ranges from Tarra Bulga National Park to Poowong. The road is part unsealed providing a relaxing country driving experience.

Morwell National Park, Mount Worth State Park To the west of Tarra Bulga, National Park is a small area of natural beauty suitable for passive recreation. A self-guided, 2.3 kilometre walk through Fosters Gully provides detailed information on the variety of flora and fauna found in the park and takes about an hour at an easy walking pace. Yarram town map

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