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Holey Plains State Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Holey Plains State Park

Holey Plains State Park covers an area of 10,638 hectares of mostly Banksia and Eucalypt open-forest and woodlands growing in a series of low sandy ridges. Proclaimed in 1977, the park protects an extremely high diversity of native flora and abundant wildlife, while providing for bushwalking, picnicking, camping and other activities. Explore the park on foot on a number of different walks. Many of the tracks off Rosedale-Stradbroke Road provide easy walks and are particularly beautiful in spring when wildflowers are in bloom. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Rosedale VIC

16 km away

Edward Crooke Park Playground

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Edward Crooke Park Playground

Well equipped playground with two wave slides, multi-level walkways, ladder with square rungs, climbing wall, half circle curved climber, tunnel, shop front, inclined balance beam, stepping stones, flying fox, balance beam with obstacles, chain traverse, monkey bars and disk steps. Springer, swings, huge stand-on carousel and log balance beam. Shelter with table and barbeque plus another shelter with a table. Big pleasant grassy areas dotted with trees, seats and unshaded tables.

Rosedale VIC

17 km away

Rosedale Skate Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Rosedale Skate Park

Concrete park with an interesting hump in the middle which has a rail and ledge. At one end is a quarter combo with extension and there is a wall of banks at the other end. The quarters have a lot of vert. There are also two tables under a shelter, shaded and unshaded seats.

Rosedale VIC

18 km away

Cycling the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Natural Attractions

Gippsland Plains Rail Trail

The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is a 63 kilometre recreational trail following the former historic Gippsland Plains railway line route between Stratford and Traralgon. Location: Traralgon to Stratford Distance: 63 kilometres one way Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track Grade: Level One - No experience required Start: Intersection of Marshalls Rd and the Traralgon-Maffra Road (C105) Finish: Apex Park, Stratford, beside the Avon River Traralgon to Glengarry (10 kilometres) Pass through the scenic Latrobe River floodplain and over four spectacular restored bridges. Glengarry to Toongabbie (9 kilometres) This path leads to the peaceful Eaglehawk Creek, ideal for picnicking. Toongabbie to Cowwarr (9 kilometres) This section sets out across the plains with views towards the Great Dividing Range. Cowwarr to Heyfield via Dawson (11 kilometres) Head out of Cowarr past the scenic Rainbow Creek crossing and continue through the rich river flats. Heyfield to Tinamba (10 kilometres) The Tinamba Hotel makes for a great food stop. Tinamba to Maffra (8 kilometres) This section of the trail has an excellent surface and passes through wetlands, forest and a number of creek crossings. Maffra to Stratford via Powerscourt (10 kilometres) The trail follows the main railway line through quintessentially country landscape.

Traralgon VIC

18 km away

Prince Street Reserve

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Prince Street Reserve

The Prince Street Reserve is a great place to stop with the family, with a life sized statue of the race horse, Patrobas to enjoy, along with a playground area for all ages. There are barbeque areas, seating and much more for the whole family to enjoy on a beautiful day.

Rosedale VIC

18 km away

Queen Street Playground

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Queen Street Playground

The Queen Street Playground has a small grassy area with wave slide, steps, hooped ladder, shop front, tic-tac-toe, little climbing wall, steering wheel, monkey bars and hanging disks. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and seat. The Queen Street Playground is a great space for the whole family to enjoy a great day out.

Rosedale VIC

18 km away

Tarra Bulga National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Tarra Bulga National Park

Known for its giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches, Tarra Bulga National Park in South Gippsland has some of the best examples of original cool temperate rainforests of the Strzelecki Ranges. Walk to the impressive Corrigan's Suspension Bridge, which stretches through the rainforest canopy, affording spectacular views of the lush fern gully on the forest floor below. There are many short to medium walking tracks in the park allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. A bird lovers paradise with over 100 bird species, particularly noted for Lyrebirds and the Pilot Birds that follow them around. Choose from three picnic areas ar the Tarra Bulga National Park. The Visitor information Centre includes electric barbeques, picnic tables, picnic shelter and toiles with disabled access. Tarra Valley or Bulga, both have picnic shelters, tables and toilets. Rubbish bins are not provided in National Parks. Please take all your rubbish with you. Tarra-Bulga National Park, on Brataualung Country, is highly significant to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners due to its remarkable Aboriginal cultural heritage. Before you go check Parks Victoria's website for local changes and park conditions. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors and stay up to date using the Vic Emergency website.

Balook VIC

18 km away

Gippsland Performing Arts Centre — Image credit: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre

Entertainment Venues

Gippsland Performing Arts Centre

Gippsland's home of the arts offers you the very best in theatre, comedy, music and dance right here at home. With a sparkling 750 seat auditorium, indoor and outdoor spaces for workshops, events and an onsite café Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is your place to connect, create and experience the arts. GPAC is located in the heart of Traralgon. There are plenty of spaces to meet up with friends, relax or find out what's on at Gippsland's home of the arts. If you're a visitor to Latrobe City you'll also find their Visitor Information Centre conveniently located in the foyer. Speak to the team about all of the great experiences in and around their city and across Gippsland. There are 72 carparks, including two DDA spaces, on site at GPAC. Gippsland Performing Arts Centre is also accessible via public transport. GPAC is a 10 minute walk from Traralgon Station. Hours may differ during the holiday period.

Traralgon VIC

18 km away

Jack Smith Lake State Game Reserve — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Jack Smith Lake State Game Reserve

Featuring extensive coastal lagoons, salt marshes and native grasslands, Jack Smith Lake provides valuable feeding and nesting habitat for a range of waterbirds. Enjoy bush camping on the open grassy plains or within the shade of a stand of banksias. Try your luck fishing within the pounding surf of Bass Strait along the 90 Mile Beach. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Darriman VIC

26 km away

Authentic, hand-made, hand-painted, contemporary Aboriginal artwork — Image credit: BNYM Indigenous Designs

Shopping and Markets

BNYM Indigenous Designs

BNYM boasts an enviable reputation as the producer of the finest pottery and ceramics in contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art. Each pottery piece includes a unique Indigenous design that incorporates contemporary cultural themes, cultural beliefs, spiritual awareness, and individuality. The authentic, hand-made, hand-painted ceramics, woodwork and paintings are made in the workshop in Morwell, Victoria.

Morwell VIC

27 km away

Latrobe Regional Gallery exterior

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Latrobe Regional Gallery

Latrobe Regional Gallery is a gallery for everyone with an exciting, seasonal program of free exhibitions showcasing local and national artists. As the home of one of regional Victoria's largest art collections, they delight in finding new ways to share it with locals and visitors to the region. They also host workshops, artist talks, events, and creative programs for all ages. They're especially passionate about fostering the next generation of creative talent. They welcome families to explore the exhibitions and bring the kids to The Lane, a dedicated space for kids under 10 years. Their focus on supporting the region's creative economy extends to their café and gift shop, which showcase local artists, makers and suppliers. The LRG team is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and accessible space for all visitors. Visitors who prefer a low sensory visitation environment are encouraged to visit between 3pm and 4pm. Auslan interpretation can be provided upon request. Please contact the team to discuss any access requirements. Latrobe Regional Gallery is located in the heart of Morwell, on the traditional lands of the Brayakaulung people of the Gunaikurnai nation. They are located a five minute walk from Morwell Train Station (VLine) or a 90 minute drive from Melbourne along the Princes Freeway (Exit B460).

Morwell VIC

28 km away

Morwell National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Morwell National Park

Situated in the northern foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, this park is small in size but of great value in preserving a remnant of the area's original plant and animal life. The best was to enjoy Morwell National Park is to walk through it. Fosters Gully Nature Walk provides an excellent introduction to the park. Things to do A self-guided nature walk through Fosters Gully provides the visitor with detailed information on the variety of plants and animals found in the park. Heritage Morwell National Park and surrounding area was occupied by the Woollum Woollum Clan who used the area to hunt possums for food and skins. Artefacts from these times have been found in the surrounding areas. Europeans settled here in the 1840s and cleared land for grazing. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Morwell VIC

28 km away

Yarram Historical Society

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yarram Historical Society

The Yarram and District Historical Society has a long and distinguished history. First formed in May 1911, it was the first sub-history centre of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria to be formed in Victoria. Under the leadership of Rev. George Cox this group flourished until Rev. Cox in 1915 enlisted and went to serve in the war,the group then closed. The Society was reformed in 1964. The Society has many items of historical interest, large archives of local history, books, photographs, ephemera and other memorabilia covering the Old Alberton Shire. The records of the Yarram and District Historical Society include the areas and towns of Yarram, Alberton, Tarraville, Port Albert, Woodside, Tarra Valley, Won Wron, Macks Creek, Carrajung, Devon North, Jack River, Alberton West, Alberton East, Gelliondale, Hedley, Stacey's Bridge, Blackwarry, Balook, Baloong, Willung, Binginwarri, Willung South, Calrossie, Hiawatha, Woranga, Wonyip, Darriman and Giffard.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Yarram Courthouse Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yarram Courthouse Gallery

The Yarram Courthouse Gallery is a community art space run by members of the gallery with support from staff and volunteers from Mirridong Services Inc. It is located in the renovated Courthouse, a well-known historic building in the main street of Yarram, South Gippsland. Local and regional artists can display their work, raising the profile of the artists in the community. They have regular exhibitions of visual and creative arts. The exhibition space includes professional track lighting, a security system, moveable walls and plinths, allowing for various display options. It also has toilet facilities and a kitchen area to facilitate exhibition openings. The gallery, open every day except Wednesday, shares the building with the local Information and Tourist services as well as a gift shop, both of which bring in a flow of visitors. Gallery members work with exhibitors to provide assistance in arranging exhibitions and openings.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Ada Crossley - Mechanics' Institute Hall — Image credit: Wayne Tindall

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yarram Street Art Trail

Discover the vibrant spirit of Yarram through its celebrated street-art experience, the Yarram Street Art Trail – HeescoTown - winner of Australia's Best Street Art Trail (twice). Set in the heart of South Gippsland, this open-air gallery features more than two dozen large-scale murals by internationally acclaimed artist Heesco Khosnaran, each one honouring local stories, pioneers, nature and aerial splashes of colour. Once a quiet rural service town, Yarram embraced this imaginative project to breathe new life into its streets following hard-times. The result is not only visually stunning but deeply connected to the land, community and history of the region. Meander down Commercial Road and into laneways, ambling from mural to mural, cappuccino in hand, discovering hidden gems and colourful corners. Awarded Australia's Best Street Art Trail in both 2020 and 2021, this is a creative destination you will want to photograph, bookmark and revisit. Whether you're a serious art-lover, curious traveller or just after a unique daytrip beyond Melbourne, the Yarram Street Art Trail blends bold contemporary art with country charm—delightfully unexpected.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Yarram Skate Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Yarram Skate Park

The recently completed pump track adjacent to the skate park provides a great opportunity to achieve this, but there is still a need to enhance the existing skating experience. Fun eight foot bowl this hips roll over into five foot section with loads of hips and pockets. There are also two small banks with trannies and a corner with concrete edge.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Memorial Park Playground Yarram

Parks and Gardens

Memorial Park Playground Yarram

Two playground areas, one area has a straight slide, high scrambling wall, fireman's pole, spiral ladder, curved walkway, curved slide, inclined climber and monkey bars. Standalone slide, flying fox and swings. Large rotunda without seats. The other area which is newer has a wooden structure with high rope bridge, dual wave slides, climbing wall, vertical square rope climbing frame, fireman's pole, tunnel, ladder, walkway, steps, curved slide, speak and listen system and various ladders. There are three lovely springers, two stand-on spinners, stand-on carousel and swings. Scattered about are some lovely toadstools. Large shelter with table and a barbeque, unshaded tables, water tap, pond and grassy area.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Yarram Wetlands Park and Walking Trail

Natural Attractions

Yarram Wetlands Park and Walking Trail

The gorgeous wetlands at Yarram provide a natural backdrop to a selection of recreation activities. Within the parklands, you'll find a basketball court, exercise park and skate park. You'll also find picnic tables and terracotta steps, so you can find the perfect spot to sit back and relax. The Wetlands Walking Trail features a short 600m walk on gravel pathways that are generally flat and easily accessible for those in wheelchairs and prams. You'll find something for all members of the family to experience and enjoy at the Yarram Wetlands Park.

Yarram VIC

30 km away

Gippsland Armed Forces Museum — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gippsland Armed Forces Museum

The Gippsland Armed Forces Museum aims to preserve Gippsland's military heritage, and provide the means to display and highlight the role played by Gippslanders in the country's Defence Forces, both in peace and war. It is a regional military museum that researches, educates and displays the role that Gippsland men and women of have played in the defence of Australia in times of war and peace from 1885 to the present. The collection includes military service from 1885 to now, items vary from personnel items to weapons both longarm, smallarm and bayonets, as well as items from Gallipoli, France, and Belguim. Other displays depict photographs, maps and more. Incorporated into this collection is the Aucterlonie Collection.

Fulham VIC

32 km away

Cowwarr Weir

Natural Attractions

Cowwarr Weir

Cowwarr Weir is a popular spot for recreation and non-powered water activities and is an ideal place for a day trip with the whole family. Cowwarr Weir is a spectacular spot that is well-patronised for swimming, kayaking, fishing and picnicking, with lots of shady spots by the water. There are pleasant walks around the reserve and it is popular with bird-watchers. There are picnic tables and toilets but please note there are no barbeque facilities. No powered boats are allowed on the weir.

Cowwarr VIC

32 km away

Tyers Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Tyers Park

Set in the foothills to the north of the Latrobe Valley, Tyers Park encompasses the fine scenery of the Tyers Gorge where the Tyers River winds between steep forested slopes. The park has an abundance of diverse wildflowers and the birdlife, making it a favourite destination for naturalists. Outcrops of limestone and conglomerate are of geological interest. The limestone contains both plant and animal fossils. Popular activities at Tyers Park include scenic drives, bushwalks, picnicking, swimming, fishing and nature study. Spring is the main wildflower season and a good time to visit, although the park has plenty to offer throughout the year. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Yallourn North VIC

33 km away

Heyfield Wetlands

Natural Attractions

Heyfield Wetlands

The Heyfield Wetlands is a beautiful focal point for Heyfield and situated at the Wetlands overlooking a small lake is the Information Centre. For the public's enjoyment, four kilometres of walkways with eight exercise stations and boardwalks have been built on the twenty eight hectare reserve. The Wetlands offers a place for people to enjoy walking, exercising, bird watching, fishing, photography and outdoor events. Sitting beside the Information Centre is a barbeque, shelter and wheelchair-friendly picnic table for general use. The Information Centre is run by volunteers and can provide brochures, maps and booklets on what is available to see and do in the area. A lovely variety of local art and craft can also be purchased and at various times the centre is hired out for private functions with an electronic whiteboard available for use. Events hosted at the centre have included parties, weddings, funerals, conferences, meetings, craft groups, exhibitions and concerts. The Wetlands committee provides catering for functions on request. Please contact us for costing of hire and catering or pop in to say hello and have a look around.

Heyfield VIC

35 km away

Apex Park Heyfield — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Apex Park Heyfield

Heyfield Apex Park is a beautiful park for both kids and adults situated right in the centre of Heyfield. Recently redeveloped the park has a magnifcent playground complete with wooden treehouse, giant swing, bouncy truck and australian animal wood sculptures. Many picnic tables are scattered amongst the trees and gardens, a dry creek bed meanders through the centre of the park and undercover free electric barbeques and toilet facilities are all available. For those wishing to take a stroll the Rail Trail passes right by and continues on past the Skate Park, the Migrant walk and on to the Lions Club Rotunda and Memorial Rose Garden. The perfect spot to take a break, let the kids release some energy, refresh and enjoy a relaxing lunch.

Heyfield VIC

36 km away

Tarraville Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Tarraville Church

The tiny town of Tarraville, located near Port Albert is notable for its early wooden Church of England - Christ Church. The building is listed on National Estate records as Victoria's second oldest timber building. The Christ Church is a rectangular timber Gothic Revival which was built in 1856 to a design by J. H. W. Pettit and George Hastings. It was reputedly the first church in Gippsland and is a rare surviving example of drop slab construction, with the building being constructed without the use of nails. In recent times it has been painted blue and cream.

Tarraville VIC

36 km away

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