The 5 awesome things to do in Gippsland you might not know about
Offering an alluring combination of a seaside, mountain and COUNTRYSIDE ESCAPE rolled into one, GIPPSLAND is a DESTINATION you’ll want to keep returning to. Here are five of the region’s most scenic spots and best places to stay.
1 Gippsland Lakes
Gippsland Lakes are home to about 400 indigenous plant species, 300 native wildlife species and the largest lake system in the southern hemisphere. And there is no shortage of beautiful stays in the region. In this neck of the woods, visitors can lay their weary heads in a secluded cabin at JETTY RETREAT; sleep peacefully ROAD at EIGHT ACRES LAKES ENTRANCE in a glamping tent or farmhouse cottage; relax in a waterfront apartment at COVE; or, CAPTAINS wander the thin strip of land between the ocean and the lakes, at HOMESTEAD. OCEAN GRANGE
2 TARRA-BULGA NATIONAL PARK
With its rich cultural heritage, its lush forests, its walking tracks and hair-raising CORRIGAN SUSPENSION BRIDGE, TarraBulga National Park on Brataualung Country is a natural site worth saving time to explore. Time spent bushwalking merits a well-earned rest and nearby TOMS CAP VINEYARD is the ideal place to take that rest. Sleep among the vines at one of the winery’s superior lodges or cottages.
3 BUCHAN CAVES RESERVE
ON KRAUATUNGALUNG COUNTRY LIES BUCHAN CAVES RESERVE – VICTORIA’S LARGEST CAVE SYSTEM FORMED BY AN UNDERGROUND RIVER AROUND 400 MILLION YEARS AGO. TODAY, VISITORS CAN TAKE GUIDED TOURS OF THE HERITAGE-LISTED PHENOMENON, SPOT WILDLIFE AND PICNIC IN THE UNIQUE HERITATE-LISTED LANDSCAPE. BY NIGHT, TRAVELLERS CAN The Stockmans Camp REST AT – CHOOSE BETWEEN ITS PRIVATE CABINS, OR SLEEP UNDER THE STARS AT A RESERVED CAMPSITE.
4 Skull Rock
Commonly known as Skull Rock owing to its interesting shape, CLEFT ISLAND is a mysterious formation that sits off the coast from Wilsons Promontory (the southernmost point of the Australian mainland, before you hit Tasmania). Say ‘hello’ to its large fur seal colonies on a 2.5-hour tour of the island with WILSONS PROMONTORY CRUISES – PENNICOTT WILDERNESS JOURNEYS. Round out your visit with a stay at THE CHURCH HOUSE, a 20-minute drive from the national park .
5 Walhalla
A taste of old-world charm and country hospitality awaits at historic Walhalla, a former gold rush town that functions as a well-preserved time capsule. Today the town is a setting brimming with restored heritage structures dating back to the 19th century. A lovingly restored stay that offers a glimpse into the town’s golden age is WINDSOR HOUSE WALHALLA. This longstanding, three-level house – which has survived floods and fires – is now a postcard-perfect bed and breakfast.
For further information on planning your getaway to Gippsland, see visitgippsland.com.au