Be inspired by the space and solitude in Gippsland, the vast eastern corner of Victoria. Travel through natural landscapes of unparalleled beauty and be rewarded with unspoilt beaches, pristine lakes and mountains and rolling hills of farmland. Get active on tracks and trails that wind through the lush scenery, or try something new out on the water. Visit bustling gourmet waterfront villages, quaint seaside towns and alpine villages and uncover a fascinating rich history, creative pockets and old-fashioned country hospitality.

Try this lush winding three-day wander through Gippsland's forest and pastureland.

  • Day one

    Dip your toe into Gippsland's enticing village life and get a taste of the region's eclectic arts and burgeoning food and wine scene.

    Make Cannibal Creek Vineyard your first stop out of Melbourne and get the lowdown on the all-important combination of Gippsland's famed cheese and the estate's pinot noir.

    With the basics covered, you're ready to power onwards to Walhalla, an historic township in the heart of Gippsland. Once one of Australia's richest towns and home to over 4000 gold seekers, this sleepy mountainside town is now frozen in time and is home to only 20 residents. Its lovingly restored heritage buildings and wild alpine backdrop are these days an Instagrammers delight.

    Stay overnight at Walhalla's Star Hotel for stylish country accommodation in a reconstructed gold-era building.

    Walhalla Historic Area
    National parks & reserves
    Walhalla Historic Area
    Walhalla, a rich gold producer for 50 years, is a remote and picturesque mountain township. It is hard to imagine a more difficult site for a town than...
    Wineries
    Cannibal Creek Vineyard
    Just one hour out from Melbourne, Cannibal Creek Vineyard is a boutique, award-winning, single estate Vineyard owned and operated by winemakers Pat and...
    Walhalla, Gippsland. Victoria, Australia
    Destinations
    Walhalla
    Discover Walhalla, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns, and today an historic township in Gippsland's alpine wilderness.
    The Star Hotel is directly opposite the band rotunda
    Hotels
    Walhalla's Star Hotel
    Walhalla's Star Hotel provides stylish country accommodation in the heart of Walhalla Historic Township. A reconstruction of the original gold-era Star...

  • Day two

    From the days of old to the very contemporary present, make your way to the Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) in Morwell, one of the largest public galleries in eastern Victoria. Housing seven gallery spaces and a sculpture courtyard, the gallery presents contemporary works by regional artists as well as national touring exhibitions.

    Continue the drive into the heart of the Gippsland Plains and immerse yourself in lush dairy country. Pause at Glengarry and its main street lined with telltale signs of time gone by. Allow for a cheeky treat from the tantalising bakery, and perhaps tackle a short section of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, the 67-kilometre recreational trail that follows the former Gippsland Plains railway line.

    Travel on to tiny Cowwarr, which is home to the intriguing Cowwarr Art Space in a former butter factory. Catch an exhibition, performance or workshop and mull it over during a meal at the iconic Tinamba Hotel, a country pub with a very city vibe.

    Appreciate the contrast of these tiny villages and bustling Sale, one of Gippsland's largest regional centres. The gateway to the vast Gippsland Lakes, Sale has a renowned art gallery, a thriving cafe scene and parks for invigorating walks. Stay overnight at the Criterion Hotel, lovingly referred to by locals as The Cri. Tuck into a pub dinner and outstanding Gippsland wines before calling it a night.

    External image of main entrance of LRG
    Art galleries
    Latrobe Regional Gallery
    Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) was established in 1971. LRG is one of the largest public galleries in eastern Victoria.Across seven In-house gallery spaces,...
    Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
    Great trails
    Gippsland Plains Rail Trail
    Take in history, artistic expression and natural beauty on the peaceful Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, and look forward to a bite to eat at the end.
    Restaurants
    Tinamba Hotel
    Rub shoulders with local farmers and visiting foodies in the dining room of this 19th century icon, complete with baby grand piano and chesterfields.
    Criterion Hotel, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
    Pubs
    The Criterion Hotel
    A historic piece of Sale, The Criterion Hotel is now a lively hub with a bistro operating during the day and live music performances every weekend.

  • Day three

    Start the day with a big breakfast in a Sale cafe before heading to Tarra Bulga National Park to stretch your legs. Stunning Tarra Bulga is one of only four major areas of cool temperate rainforest in the state. Keep an eye out for the elusive lyrebird as you stroll through the lush gullies and beautiful tree ferns.

    From Tarra Bulga it's time to start your journey back to Melbourne, with stops in Yarragon and Neerim South your last Gippsland hurrahs.

    Get a kick out of fossicking through the village curiosities in Yarragon, at the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges. Stop in at the Town and Country Gallery and discover paintings, ceramics and textiles by local Victorian artists.

    And finally, spend your last moments in Gippsland with a glass of regional pinot at Vivere Retreat at Neerim South, the home of the fascinating Neerim Bower roadside sculpture.

    Retreat overlooking the Jindivick Valley
    Bed & breakfasts
    Vivere Retreat
    Vivere Retreat offers private and contemporary self-contained accommodation in West Gippsland. Located on 18 acres near the town of Neerim South with spectacular...
    Tarra Bulga National Park, Gippsland, VIctoria, Australia
    National parks & reserves
    Tarra Bulga National Park
    With its lush gullies and beautiful tree ferns, Tarra Bulga National Park is one of only four major areas of cool temperate rainforest in the state.
    Neerim South, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
    Destinations
    Neerim South
    Visit this picturesque town set in the hills at the base of Mt Baw Baw and one of West Gippsland's popular destinations for food lovers.
    Yarragon Country Gallery, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
    Destinations
    Yarragon
    Nestled in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, Yarragon is a charming country town with an abundance of shops and accommodation options.

Destinations

Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Lakes Entrance
A popular holiday spot, Lakes Entrance is located on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean.
Waterloo Bay, Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Foster
Foster lies where South Gippsland's rolling hills meet the waters of the Corner Inlet Marine Park and the entry to Wilsons Promontory.
Buchan Caves Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Buchan
Be enchanted by a honeycomb of spectacular limestone caves and rock formations at Buchan, nestled in a picturesque valley in East Gippsland.
Dargo Hotel, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Dargo
Discover one of Victoria's most remote communities at Dargo, nestled in the foothills of the legendary Dargo High Plains.
Bairnsdale Court House, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Bairnsdale
Your ideal base for exploring the vast Gippsland Lakes and surrounding forests, Bairnsdale has fascinating cultural trails and scenic drives.
Korumburra, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Korumburra
Wander the rolling green hills of Korumburra, situated at the edge of the Strzelecki Ranges and close to South Gippsland's major tourist attractions.
Walhalla, Gippsland. Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Walhalla
Discover Walhalla, once a busy gold mining centre and one of Australia's richest towns, and today an historic township in Gippsland's alpine wilderness.
Old Gippstown, Moe, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Moe
Visit Moe at the western end of Latrobe Valley, home to beautiful 19th century buildings and Old Gippstown, a historical township from the 1850s.

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