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2 PromCountry2018&19TouringMap_FA.indd AM 7:39 14/12/2018 WELCOME WILSONS PROMONTORY VISIT WALKING AND CYCLING TRACKS VISIT PROM COUNTRY ATTRACTIONS VISIT PROM COUNTRY EVENTS NATIONAL PARK Prom Country is located a leisurely one and a half hour drive from 1 Explore the sweeping JANUARY • Tasting & Racing – Stony Creek Melbourne. A key destination on the Sydney to Melbourne touring beaches of Sandy Point and route, the region is renowned for spectacular scenery, unspoilt Waratah Bay • Swap Meet – Korumburra beaches, lush rainforests and farm fresh produce. Be Inspired by • Port Welshpool Sea Days Festival 2 Download the FREE Prom Gippsland and discover Prom Country, simply beautiful… naturally! Country Road Rally app FEBRUARY • South Gippsland Golf Classic – Various HOW TO GET HERE – by car 3 Ride the Great Southern • Music for the People Concert – Mossvale Park From Melbourne, the journey begins on the M1 which can be Rail Trail or the Grand Ridge • Korumburra Agricultural Show easily accessed via CityLink, a tollway that connects three of Rail Trail Victoria’s freeways, including the Tullamarine Freeway that runs 4 Visit our local markets MARCH • Inverloch Jazz Festival from the airport to the city. The quickest way to get to Prom Country by car is south-east along the Monash Freeway (M1), 5 View native wetland birdlife • Stony Creek Cup which turns into the South Gippsland Highway (M420). at the Toora Bird Hide • Welshpool Autumn Flower Show • Once on the M1, take the Cranbourne & Phillip Island exit 6 Visit our State & National Parks • Prom Coast Festival (M420). This will get you on to the South Gippsland Highway. IMAGE BY: Lorraine Humby – Wilsons Prom, Tarra Bulga National Park, Mount Worth • Pear Party – Toora • Continue on the M420 for approximately 34 km then take the State Park Korumburra and Leongatha exit, Route A440. The “Prom”, as it is fondly called, is one of Victoria’s best-known VISIT WILSONS PROMONTORY The variety of walks in Prom Country is endless. Whatever your level APRIL • Easter Egg Hunt (Coal Creek) – Korumburra attractions, located at the southernmost point of mainland Australia. 7 Picnic at Korumburra By the time you reach the township of Loch you have begun of fitness or area of interest there is a walk that is right for you… Botanic Park and discover • Sandy Point Art Show to experience the beauty of the rolling green hills of the Prom Comprising 50,000 hectares of National Park, the Prom boasts fantastic Olsen’s Walk Country Region. beaches, spectacular rock formations, panoramic views and cool fern gullies. Wilsons Prom features more than 30 walks covering 130 km of BASS COAST RAIL TRAIL MAY • Mirboo North Arty Gras & Art Show tracks which vary in length and difficulty. Many tracks interlink Emus, kangaroos and wombats roam the park and can often be seen. The Bass Coast Rail Trail stretches 16 km from Wonthaggi to Anderson 8 Take a scenic flight and • Creative Gippsland – Various HOW TO GET HERE – public transport and hikers can camp at sites along the way. experience a bird's eye view and is Victoria’s only coastal rail trail. Suitable for walkers and cyclists, it Accommodation at Wilsons Promontory is in the form of cabins, lodges, of Prom Country JUNE • Loch Village Food & Wine Festival V/Line bus services operate between Melbourne and South Gippsland A few sample short/day walks are outlined below: highlights the area’s rich coal mining history and offers spectacular views. and run several times daily. For a bus timetable and associated units, wilderness retreats or camping. Cabin accommodation is extremely popular and can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Campsites are 9 View the works of talented • GeekFest (Coal Creek) – Korumburra information, please phone 136 196 or go to www.vline.com.au SQUEAKY BEACH TRACK GRAND RIDGE RAIL TRAIL artists at one of many local mostly unpowered although there are a small number of powered sites 300 METRES FROM CAR PARK ONE WAY EASY The Grand Ridge Rail Trail, winds its way between the picturesque galleries or step back in time AUGUST • Heritage Craft Day ACCOMMODATION that are in high demand. Campsites can be booked in advance and such at a historical or maritime townships of Mirboo North and Boolarra in the Strzelecki Ranges. Prom Country offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit all bookings are recommended. Advance bookings are essential for peak An iconic Wilsons Promontory location, Squeaky Beach has museum SEPTEMBER • Leongatha Daffodil Festival periods such as long weekends and minimum stays apply. A ballot system rounded quartz sand that 'squeaks' when you walk on it. The Rail Trail is rich in historical significance, natural beauty and native tastes and budgets. Bed & Breakfasts, guesthouses, self contained • Loch Village Antiques Fair is used to allocate cabins and camping over the Christmas/January period. wildlife. Approximately 13 km long, the trail is suitable for walking, 10 Visit Agnes Falls, the highest cottages, farm stays and cabins can be found nestled amongst rolling LILLY PILLY GULLY NATURE WALK single span waterfall in Victoria hills or close to the pristine coastline. For assistance finding cycling or horse riding. OCTOBER • Prom Country Art Show – Leongatha The Tidal River store stocks fresh food and a range of other consumables. 2.6 KM, 1 HOUR (ONE WAY) - EASY – located near Toora accommodation contact the Prom Country Visitor Information Take-away meals are also available. For more information phone: 13 19 63 GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL • Literary Festival (Coal Creek) – Korumburra Centres on 1800 630 704 or www.visitpromcountry.com.au Starting at the Lilly Pilly Gully car park, this walk provides a 11 Discover our scenic drives. glimpse into the Prom's forested interior. Walk through dense The Great Southern Rail Trail is suitable for the energetic and not so 15 have been mapped out • Halloween (Coal Creek) – Korumburra on the Prom Country app eucalypt trees and warm temperate rainforest. This walk is energetic outdoor enthusiast. Stretching 72 km, the trail features many • Welshpool Spring Flower Show suitable for prams. access points and is suitable for walking, riding or cycling. 12 Visit the remnants of the Discover more about Walkerville Lime Kilns NOVEMBER • Korumburra Buskers Festival Prom Country on the MOUNT BISHOP TRACK LYREBIRD FOREST WALK Park 13 Explore the picturesque • Loch Village Garden Festival Prom Country App. 3.7 KM, 1 HOUR (ONE WAY) - MODERATE The Lyrebird Forest Walk is a 4.8 km bushwalk through tall eucalypts grounds of Coal Creek in The App is available for and lush fern gullies. A shorter alternative is also available. Located • Leongatha Rose Spectacular download from the National The rocky summit of Mount Bishop offers magnificent views of Korumburra IMAGE BY: Kirsty Mawer App Store or Google Play. the Prom's west coast and offshore islands. The walk starts at only minutes from Mirboo North township, the walk is suitable for DECEMBER • Christmas Racing at Stony Creek 14 Visit Bald Hills Wetlands Promontory the Lilly Pilly Gully car park. a range of fitness levels. Watch for the elusive lyrebird, which is Reserve and walk along the Stony Creek Racing Club holds regular horse racing meets from sometimes seen hiding in the forest scrub. Park scenic boardwalks National December to April. Note: Markets occur regularly throughout the year. Wilsons MILLERS LANDING NATURE WALK POINT SMYTHE NATURE TRAIL 2 KM , 40 MINUTES (ONE WAY) - EASY 15 Discover the historic CapePromontory For further information on events go to The Point Smythe Nature Trail is 6 km in length and remains sheltered Liptrap Lighthouse nearWilsons Starting at the Five Mile car park, this walk meanders gently www.visitpromcountry.com.au or call the Prom Country even on windy days. Taking approximately 2 hours to complete Walkerville downhill through open banksia and stringy woodbark to Visitor Information Centres on 1800 630 704. (return journey) the Point Smythe Walk takes you through masses of Millers Landing. Find out more at coastal vegetation and onto the beach at Point Smythe. www.visitpromcountry.com.au IMAGE BY: Joshua Nicol publication. this in advertising those for defaults or omissions any for liability or responsibility Mawer Kirsty BY: IMAGE accept not do publication this of producers The omissions. or errors from free is directory the that coastline. distant wilderness. 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