TRARALGON

Traralgon

Traralgon is a thriving commercial and administrative centre in Gippsland’s energy heartland. A stopping place for drovers during the gold rush, Traralgon has grown to service Victoria's energy, and the local surrounding agricultural, pastoral, papermaking and timber industries. Remnants of the gold years are reflected in the architecture of the town: the Traralgon Post Office, Ryans Hotel and Ostler House.

Traralgon is also the Latrobe Valley’s entertainment capital. Enjoy alfresco dining and great shopping by day and excellent pubs and clubs by night. Sidewalk cafes, restaurants and shopping arcades mark the commercial centre of Traralgon and there is also a string of bars, pubs and clubs in the town hosting an array of live bands and entertainment. You can also enjoy a musical or comedy act at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre.

A favourite destination for picnickers is Victory Park with its marble sculpture Lars Compatalis, historic band rotunda and beautiful gardens. A stroll over the creek along the footbridge leads to Newman Park featuring a huge adventure playground including miniature train rides operating on the fourth Sunday of every month. The local wineries will tempt your palate if you’re feeling more adventurous visit the Latrobe Regional Airport to experience the thrill of sky diving and gliding or scenic flight over the Gippsland region.

Quick facts

Population approximately 28,000 in Traralgon and surrounds
164 kilometres east of Melbourne
The largest town in the Latrobe Valley
Business, energy and agricultural centre.

Activities and attractions

Enjoy a delicious meal in town at one of Traralgon's fine restaurants or sidewalk cafes
Take in the vibrant nightlife by having a drink at one of the many bars, pubs and clubs or enjoy a musical or comedy at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre
Relax with a picnic at beautiful Victory Park, or one of many other parks in Traralgon
Play 18 holes of golf at Traralgon Golf Club
Take a scenic flight or feel the rush by taking the plunge with a sky dive over Gippsland from the Latrobe Regional Airport
Take a guided tour of the Loy Yang Open Cut Mine and Power Station south-east of Traralgon, one of Australia's largest engineering projects. Tours are organised through the Powerworks Museum in nearby Morwell
Visit the nearby Strzelecki Ranges and cool temperate rainforests of the Tarra Bulga National Park only just over 30 kilometres from Traralgon.

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