Foster
Arrive in Foster and you've reached the gateway to Gippsland's spectacular natural attractions. The town is just 30 minutes from Wilsons Promontory National Park and a short drive from other popular destinations including Shallow Inlet, Corner Inlet, Sandy Point and Waratah Bay.
Rich history
Originally a gold mining town settled in 1871, mining ceased in the 1930s and it has since acted as the major service centre for Wilsons Promontory. Visit Foster Museum and learn about Foster's gold, forestry, dairying and social history.
Lookouts
The town offers inspiring views over Corner Inlet to the peaks of the Prom. Visit local lookouts such as Foster North Lookout on the South Gippsland Highway or Mt Nicholl Lookout. Embark on Hayes Walk and view the site of Victory Mine, the town's largest gold mine. The walk starts in town and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Outdoor activities
Head to Shallow Inlet for windsurfing or Corner Inlet for birdwatching and fishing. Swim at the local beaches of Sandy Point and Waratah Bay.
Things to do
Waratah Hills Vineyard is a boutique vineyard operated by Judy and Neil Travers in the hills behind the renowned Waratah Bay, South Gippsland....
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Take some time to hike through the beautiful fern gullies, ancient myrtle beeches and giant Mountain Ash trees of the Strzelecki Ranges.
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Affectionately known to Victorians as 'the Prom', Wilsons Promontory is the southernmost point of the Australian mainland. Its 130 kilometre...
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Enjoy tastings in a working winery and spectacular views over Wilsons Promontory in South Gippsland's oldest vineyard.
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