Foster

Foster is the major service centre for Wilsons Promontory being only 30 minutes away. Enjoy local galleries, cafes and views of Corner Inlet from its magnificent hills. 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 National Park. Shopping in the well maintained town is a mixture of the old and new. Its gardens and creek provide a focal point for activity and the rolling hills that envelop the town provide inspiring views over Cornet Inlet to the peaks of the Prom.

Quick facts

• Population approximately 1,000
• Approximately 175 kilometres south-east of Melbourne
• Gateway to Wilsons Promontory National Park
• Corner Inlet
• Gateway to the local beaches of Sandy Point and Waratah Bay.

Activities and attractions

• Explore the spectacular Wilsons Promontory National Park – the park entrance is approximately 30 kilometres south of the town
• Visit Foster Museum and learn about Foster's gold, forestry, dairying and social history. Open Sundays, public and school holidays.
• Browse the Stockyard Gallery and view fine works from many local artists
• 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.
• Visit local lookouts such as Foster North Lookout on South Gippsland Highway, six kilometres north-west of Foster or Mt Nicholl Lookout, 8 kilometres south-west of the town
• Head to Shallow Inlet for windsurfing or Corner Inlet for birdwatching and fishing
• Swim at the local beaches of Sandy Point and Waratah Bay.

Major events

• Taste of Prom Country – January

How to get there

Foster is located approximately 175 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, around two hours travel along the South Gippsland Highway.