TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2020/21 VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA A D A Buchan To Sydney KEY ATTRACTIONS O R PHILLIP ISLAND E 1 N I P 2 WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK L East A 3 MOUNT BAW BAW T Mallacoota A E 4 WALHALLA HISTORIC TOWNSHIP R G 5 TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK A1 Croajingolong 6 GIPPSLAND LAKES Melbourne 3 National Park Mount Bairnsdale Nungurner 7 GIPPSLAND'S HIGH COUNTRY Baw Baw 8 CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK Walhalla Historic A1 4 Township Dandenong Lakes Entrance West 6 Metung TOURS + ATTRACTIONS S 6 5 Gippsland O M1 1 PENNICOTT WILDERNESS JOURNEYS U T Lakes H Tynong hc 2 GREAT SOUTHERN ESCAPES G Sale I Warragul 3 P M1 e Bea AUSTRALIAN CYCLING HOLIDAYS P S LA Trafalgar PRINCES HWY N W Mil 4 SNOWY RIVER CYCLING D H Y y Mornington et Traralgon n 5 VENTURE OUT Ni Y 6 GUMBUYA WORLD W Loch H Sorrento Central D 7 BUCHAN CAVES 5 N A L S Korumburra P P Mirboo I G ACCOMMODATION North H 1 T U 1 RACV INVERLOCH Leongatha Tarra Bulga O S 2 WILDERNESS RETREATS AT TIDAL RIVER Phillip South National Park Island 3 LIMOSA RISE 1 Meeniyan Foster 4 BEAR GULLY COTTAGES 5 VIVERE RETREAT Inverloch Fish Creek Port Welshpool 6 WALHALLA'S STAR HOTEL 3 7 THE RIVERSLEIGH 8 JETTY ROAD RETREAT 3 Yanakie Walkerville 4 9 THE ESPLANADE RESORT AND SPA 10 BELLEVUE ON THE LAKES 2 11 WAVERLEY HOUSE COTTAGES 1 2 Wilsons Promontory 12 MCMILLANS AT METUNG National Park 13 5 KNOTS Tidal River 2 02 GIPPSLAND INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT MANUAL D 2 A Buchan To Sydney O R E N 7 I P 7 L East A T Mallacoota A 8 E R 4 G A1 Croajingolong National Park Melbourne Mount Bairnsdale 11 Baw Baw 7 Nungurner 9 8 10 Walhalla 12 5 Historic A1 Township 13 Dandenong Lakes Entrance West Metung 6 S Gippsland O M1 U T Lakes H Tynong hc G Sale I Warragul P Bea P M1 e S L Trafalgar PRINCES HWY AN Mil D HWY y Mornington et Traralgon n Ni Y W Loch H Sorrento Central D N A L S Korumburra P P Mirboo I G North H T U Leongatha Tarra Bulga O S Phillip South National Park Island Meeniyan Foster Inverloch Fish Creek Port Welshpool Sydney Melbourne Yanakie Walkerville Gippsland Wilsons Promontory National Park Tidal River VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA 03 GIPPSLAND All kinds of wonder Gippsland is a diverse region located to the east of Melbourne, stretching to the New South Wales border. The region is known for expansive coastline and the Gippsland Lakes, Wilsons Promontory National Park and a cluster of charming villages, including Walhalla, Loch and Metung. It’s also known for great food and wine, and a chance to see wildlife in the wild. Gippsland offers an iconic coastal itinerary to self-drive between Sydney and Melbourne. GIPPSLAND FOOD & DRINK Gippsland is home to one of Australia’s emerging food and wine destinations. The region produces an impressive array of premium, cool climate wines, quality cheeses, free range meats and organic fruit and vegetables. The region also produces fresh fish and seafood in abundance. Gippsland is home to an emerging set of dining and drinking experiences worth the drive. Hogget Kitchen in West Gippsland and Sardine Eatery + Bar in East Gippsland are both hatted restaurants, offering produce from local farmers and growers. GIPPSLAND’S LAKES & COAST With over 600km of coastline, Gippsland is spoilt with its choice of beaches. The Gippsland Lakes provide a water-lover’s sanctuary as the largest inland waterway in Australia. From the beaches of the Bass Coast to Squeaky Beach at Wilsons Prom, and beyond to Ninety Mile Beach - one of the longest uninterrupted stretches of beaches in the world, Gippsland is a favourite for beach dwellers. The Gippsland Lakes provide the ultimate water playground for visitors. Stretching over 400 square kilometres the Gippsland Lakes offer secluded inlets, tranquil rivers and sheltered anchorages all year round. Visitors swim, sail, boat, kayak, fish and stand-up paddle board in its sheltered waterways. Gippsland experiences WILDLIFE, IN THE WILD Kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, koalas, possums and echidnas are all commonly sighted Australian animals found in Gippsland. Wilsons Promontory National Park, just three hours' drive from Melbourne is a haven for Australian wildlife. Visit at dawn or dusk to take advantage of native animal viewing times at The Prom, as they forage for food. Offshore, there is a permanent seal colony at Kanowna Island, and little penguins are often spotted feeding at sea. Dolphins abound and at certain times of the year, southern right and humpback whales are often spotted. The Gippsland Lakes in the east abound with native birds and at Croajingolong National Park, over 280 species of birds co-exist. Raymond Island, just off Paynesville is home to a large koala colony and is the best place in Victoria to see koalas in the wild. VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA 05 EAST GIPPSLAND The East Gippsland region is abundant with visitor experiences. Few places in the world offer the diverse waterways and fishing opportunities of the Gippsland Lakes. Learn how to sail, stand-up paddle board or kayak or take to the ocean from a deep sea fishing charter. Eleven world class national, coastal and marine parks and reserves are here to explore. Croajingolong National Park cocoons a diversity of natural environments, and the Buchan Caves Reserve delivers beautiful calcite-rimmed pools in the Royal and Fairy Caves. 06 GIPPSLAND INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT MANUAL THE GIPPSLAND LAKES & CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK The Gippsland Lakes offer the perfect boating destination, offering secluded inlets and sheltered anchorages year round. Local boat hire businesses teach visitors how to operate a yacht or cruiser, no licence required. Fishing in the region is a limitless adventure, with a long list of fish and shellfish on offer. Enjoy a guided fishing tour of the lakes or take to the open water in search of some really big fins. Croajingolong National Park hugs the Coast for 100km north of the Lakes Region and is the gateway to Mallacoota, and for visitors driving the Sydney- THINGS TO SEE & DO Melbourne touring route. • Sail, boat, kayak or paddle the Gippsland Lakes, the largest inland waterway system in Australia THE GREAT ALPINE ROAD • Visit Buchan Caves and see the 400 million year old limestone cave formations & EAST GIPPSLAND • Cast a line from the Ninety Mile Beach at Lakes Entrance, Victoria’s longest beach • Buy freshly caught fish and seafood straight from the wharf VILLAGES • Drive the iconic Great Alpine Road from the lakes to the mountainous high country East Gippsland From the top of Victoria to the Gippsland Lakes, the Great Alpine Road is a • Visit Raymond Island to view koalas in the wild stunning diversion from the main highway heading north or south. From pretty • Dine like a local at The Long Paddock at Lindenow and Sardine Eatery + Bar Bruthen, head north through Swifts Creek and historic Omeo, taking in crystal at Paynesville clear rivers, old gold huts and the odd winery and olive grove, towards the High • Take a tour of the Pinot Coast, commencing with the sweeping views from Lightfoot Country. The Great Alpine Road offers a chance to take the road less travelled & Sons' vineyard to Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham. • Visit stunning Mallacoota, famous for its wild harvest seafood Bairnsdale is a thriving central town, with some great eateries and shops, while the lakeside villages of Metung, Paynesville and Lakes Entrance hug the water's edge, the perfect launch spot for so many activities. Marlo and Mallacoota are home to magnificent estuaries and Instagrammable backdrops. Inland, Bruthen, Buchan and Omeo are full of local colour. VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA 07 SOUTH GIPPSLAND South Gippsland is a leisurely two- hour drive south east of Melbourne. The region is renowned for its spectacular scenery, unspoilt beaches, towering forests and farm fresh produce. A nature-lover's paradise, the South Gippsland coastline is home to Wilsons Promontory National Park and is a highlight of the Sydney-Melbourne touring route. It is a must see destination, offering the chance to visit mainland Australia's southern- most point. 08 GIPPSLAND INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT MANUAL WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK Wilsons Promontory National Park is Victoria’s largest wilderness coastal landscape and Australia’s southern most mainland destination. Affectionately known as “The Prom”, it is a 50 000 hectare nature reserve threaded with a labyrinth of walking tracks. Home to tranquil rivers, intimate coves, granite mountaintops and lush forested valleys, The Prom also hosts an array of secluded beaches. The Prom is a refuge for an array of native wildlife including kangaroos, emus, wombats, echidnas and koalas. Visitors are encouraged to stay overnight as the best wildlife viewing times are dawn and dusk when the animals feed. The birdlife is also prolific. Crimson rosellas, gold whistlers and yellow tailed black cockatoo are all visible here. VILLAGES THINGS TO SEE & DO The region is host to a number of charming villages and towns, bursting • Explore Wilsons Promontory National Park with colour and country hospitality. Coastal towns of Sandy Point, Waratah • Cycle or walk the Great Southern and Grand Ridge Rail Trails Bay, Walkerville and Venus Bay are home to some of the most beautiful • Visit Cape Liptrap and the Walkerville historic lime kilns beaches in Victoria. The towns of Loch, Korumburra, Koonwarra, Mirboo North Walk the Lyrebird Forest Walk • South Gippsland and Meeniyan are nestled amongst the rolling green hills, each with their own • Visit Agnes Falls, and the nearby town of Toora distinct charm. • Walk over the Loch Suspension Bridge • Visit the many wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries that dot the South Gippsland landscape ARTS & CRAFTS • Take a stroll or try your hand at fishing on the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool Many artists and craftspeople have chosen to make Prom Country their home, creating a vibrant arts community.