Warragul

Warragul is a thriving rural town with a growing commuter population and is an excellent base to explore the delightful countryside to the north and south including the Baw Baw snowfields and Gippsland Gourmet Country. Stroll along Queen Street to see the nineteenth century ornate facades and arched windows of hotels, shops and banks that line the broad footpaths. The Shire Hall, built in 1893, now houses the local historical society and Warragul Station is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Getting to Warragul is easy, with a dozen train services running between the town and Melbourne each weekday. Warragul is a dairying centre that supplies much of Melbourne’s milk. It is surrounded by a patchwork of fields, emerald green hills, and dales complete with tiny bucolic hamlets. Travelling the web of back roads in the region, including the Old Sale Road, is a scenic indulgence.

Quick facts

• Population approximately 12,000
• 103 kilometres east of Melbourne
• Local gourmet and agricultural produce
• West Gippsland Arts Centre

Activities and attractions

• Travel through Gippsland Gourmet Country to sample fresh produce, and take in glorious views, galleries and antiques
• Take a trip to the Mt Baw Baw snowfields
• See exhibitions, festivals and performances at the West Gippsland Arts Centre

Major events

• Trucks in Action – February (biannual)
• Farmworld – March/April
• Agricultural Show – March
• Harvest of Gippsland Food and Wine Festival – March
• Mt Baw Baw Classic Road Bike Race – April
• National Exhibition of Photography – July
• Rotary Art Show – October
• Baw Baw Garden Expo – October. 

How to get there

Warragul is a 70-minute drive from Melbourne travelling on the Princes Highway.