VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA
East of gateway city Melbourne, Gippsland is the region that stretches from beyond the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to the New South Wales border and towards the Victorian Alpine Country.
Key areas of attraction to Gippsland include Walhalla historic township, UNESCO world biosphere reserves at Wilsons Promontory
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Getting Around Visitors to Gippsland are largely self-driving, often taking the Sydney to Melbourne touring route. Visitors sometimes undertake a Melbourne loop itinerary in the region. Hire vehicles can access all of the major visitor destinations via sealed roads, including camper vehicles.
For visitors who don’t want to self-drive, tour operators listed below are available for escorted scheduled and private touring.
1 | GIPPSLAND |VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA Key Destinations | GIPPSLAND
East Gippsland | THINGS TO SEE AND DO • Explore the coastal wilderness region of Croajingolong National Park • Sail, boat, kayak or paddle the Gippsland Lakes, the largest inland waterway system in Australia • Visit Buchan Caves and see the 600 million year old limestone cave formations • Visit the Ninety Mile Beach at Lakes Entrance, Victoria’s longest beach • Visit Raymond Island to view koalas in the wild
warath hills vineyard
South Gippsland | THINGS TO SEE AND DO • Explore Wilsons Promontory National Park on foot, see emus, wallabies, kangaroos, echidna and wombats • Hike or cycle the Great Southern Rail Trail and Grand Ridge Rail Trail • Take a boat tour at Wilsons Promontory to view marine wildlife, including seals, dolphins, penguins and from May to November see whales • Enjoy the cool climate winery trail through the region • Explore the villages of Loch, Meeniyan and Fish Creek
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Gippsland Villages | VISIT • Walhalla historic township, once a thriving gold town • Loch village, home to a range of shops, cafes and a distillery • Metung village, one of three seaside villages hugging the Gippsland lakes
2 | GIPPSLAND |VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA Tour Operators | GIPPSLAND
GREAT SOUTHERN ESCAPES AUSTRALIAN CYCLING HOLIDAYS VENTURE OUT • Small group escorted touring of Wilsons • Fully supported cycling tours tailored • Mountain Bike, kayaking and stand-up Promontory and Gippsland to all levels of rider experience paddleboard tours • Highly experienced field guide from a • Tours available from 2 to 28 days • Helicopter and stand-up paddle tours locally owned and operated business • Tailored experiences and selected also available • Authentic wildlife in the wild encounters accommodation to support riding • Located at Lakes Entrance on the programs sheltered Gippsland Lakes
SNOWY RIVER CYCLES WILSONS PROMONTORY CRUISES, WITH PENNICOTT • 5 Day East Gippsland cycle tour WILDERNESS JOURNEYS • Visit Lakes region, including Raymond Island • Visit the southern-most point of Mainland Australia • 4 days of Rail Trail cycling; extraordinary scenery, quaint • See wildlife including seals, dolphins, penguins and birdlife villages and historic railway bridges • 2.5 hour cruise, operates daily and departs Tidal River (commencing Sept 2019)
GUMBUYA WORLD • Victoria’s newest theme park, only 50km east of Melbourne • Lunch with the koalas, for international visitors • A wide variety of native animals on the Wildlife Trail
3 | GIPPSLAND |VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA Accommodation | GIPPSLAND
RACV INVERLOCH • Conveniently located between Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory • A range of room types; Resort rooms and one, two and three bedroom villas & cabins • Restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner South Gippsland
WILDERNESS RETREATS AT TIDAL RIVER, WILSONS PROMONTORY • 4 x one bedroom safari style tents, additional trundle bed available • Communal cooking facilities with outdoor covered BBQ • Children welcome
BEAR GULLY COTTAGES • 4 fully self-contained cabins (2 catering for families) • Magnificent ocean views to The Prom and private beach access • Resident koala family
LIMOSA RISE • Located just outside Wilsons Promontory National Park • Ocean and mountain views from private balconies • Choice of Studio, 1 or 2 bedroom self-contained units
VIVERE RETREAT • 1 and 2 bedroom spa cottages and a 2 bedroom retreat • Close to Mt Baw Baw, Walhalla and the nearby West Gippsland winery trail • Outdoor fire pit, perfect for star gazing West Gippsland
WALHALLA’S STAR HOTEL • Heritage replica modern hotel featuring 12 large guest rooms • Located on a key stop on the Sydney-Melbourne Touring route • Nearby attractions include Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine
4 | GIPPSLAND |VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA THE RIVERSLEIGH • Heritage hotel, consisting of 22 modern and tastefully appointed rooms • Close to Bairnsdale town centre, overlooking the Mitchell River Complimentary continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi East Gippsland East •
WAVERLEY HOUSE COTTAGES • A collection of one, two bedroom cottages, some with spa • Solar heated pool, spa and covered BBQ area, free Wi-Fi • Natural bushland setting
JETTY ROAD RETREAT • A collection of two bedroom cabins, families welcome • Idyllic lakeside location with waterfront views • Private jetty and complimentary kayaks
THE ESPLANADE RESORT AND SPA • Large resort style accommodation with one, two and three bedroom apartments available • Lagoon pool and indoor heated pool • Illuka Day Spa
BELLEVUE ON THE LAKES • Selection of guest rooms and one, two and three bedroom apartments • Conveniently located on the foreshore of Lakes Entrance • Heated pool, onsite restaurant and free Wi-Fi
MCMILLANS OF METUNG • A selection of two, three and four bedroom apartments • Solar heated pools, tennis court and wildlife lagoon • Private marina and nearby jetty
5 KNOTS • A selection of one, two, and three bedroom apartments • Water frontage, fully self-contained • Free Wi-Fi and spa/sauna available in some rooms
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