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Stony Creek Go Karts

Amusement and Theme Parks

Stony Creek Go Karts

Established 2008, Stony Creek Go Karts has been a staple of Gippsland tourism for over a decade. A venue for individuals, parties and groups of up to 100 people. Stony Creek Go Karts has something to offer for everyone. Stony Creek Go Karts is Victoria's only track to hire out karts while offering facilities to bring your own. Letting customers enjoy the sights of thrilling, professional-level motorsport before getting behind the wheel of their Sodi RT8 hire karts. These Go Karts are powerful enough to challenge the most experienced drivers while tuning makes them comfortable for children and first time karters. For those not wishing to lap the track, there are 4D motion simulators to test your skills and experience the thrill of driving fast. This terrific new entertainment venue with its on-site licensed café and bar, and other game facilities on site, is conveniently located on the South Gippsland Highway approximately 130 kilometres south east of Melbourne, Victoria.

Stony Creek VIC

13 km away

Shop interior featuring many colourful itema on display

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Meeniyan Art Gallery

The Meeniyan Art Gallery is situated in the vibrant main street of the popular tourist destination of Meeniyan. Located in the rolling green hills of Southern Gippsland Victoria and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne, Meeniyan is a thriving small town with a wide variety of eateries. In March the town stages the Garlic Festival. Meeniyan Art Gallery, a community gallery managed and staffed by volunteers, consists of three display spaces of different sizes plus a shop selling unique hand made items from local artists. The exhibition spaces change monthly and the gallery encourages all art forms from local and other artists. We encourage photography, 3D media, textile art, mixed media in addition to the various painting techniques and styles. The aim of the gallery is for people to embrace arts and culture as an important aspect of their life.

Meeniyan VIC

14 km away

Nooramunga Marine & Coastal Parks — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Nooramunga Marine & Coastal Parks

Protected from the pounding surf of Bass Strait by barrier islands, the quiet waters of Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park create an intricate network of waterways and islands, framed by the majesty of Wilsons Promontory. The park consists of shallow marine waters, isolated granite islands, intertidal mudflats and a complex of over 40 sand barrier islands. Nooramunga's islands provide sheltered waters for anglers. Try your luck fishing for Snapper, King George Whiting, flathead, garfish and Australian Salmon from the surf beaches of the barrier islands or by boat within the sheltered waters of the inlet. Enjoy bush camping on the sand barrier islands. 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.

Yanakie VIC

15 km away

Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park

National Parks and Reserves

Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park

Nestled between Waratah Bay and the majestic peaks of Wilsons Promontory, the sheltered waters of Shallow Inlet provide a secluded and peaceful setting for a range of water based activities such as fishing, boating and sailboarding. 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.

Sandy Point VIC

17 km away

The Panton Store — Image credit: The Panton Store

Shopping and Markets

The Panton Store

The Panton Store is a well loved boutique retail store stocking curated practical wares for good living. Established in inner Melbourne in 2009, The Panton Store embarked a tree change in 2023 to picturesque South Gippsland. Their Toora store is now well and truly settled and open. Owned and operated by potter and retailer Shelley Panton and her husband, Arron Crombie, the store is full to the brim with pottery, books, plants, wool socks, wool throws, Merry People boots, furniture, homewares, kitchenwares, towels, body-care, baby gifts, brush-ware, wood care, garden accessories, and more. The Panton Store ships Australia wide.

Toora VIC

21 km away

Corner Inlet Marine National Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Corner Inlet Marine National Park

Tucked behind the northern end of Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet Marine National Park spans 1,150 hectares within the sheltered, warm waters of Corner Inlet, Victoria's most easterly large embayment. The park has two sections divided by a channel, with a Granite Island to the north and Bennison Island to the south. Its habitats range from deep channels and vast seagrass beds to tidal sand and mudflats, sandy beaches, rocky reefs, mangroves and saltmarsh. The park offers excellent recreation, with its calm waters being ideal for boating, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Beneath the surface, snorkellers and divers can explore thriving seagrass communities and abundant marine life. The Corner Inlet Marine National Park protects rich seafloor communities rarely found elsewhere in the state. Among the seagrass live large crabs, colourful sea stars, sea snails, tiny squid and fish such as Pipefish, Stingarees, Flathead, Whiting and Flounder. The park is also vital for migratory wader birds, supporting around 20 per cent of Victoria's total population. It forms part of the internationally recognised Corner Inlet Ramsar Site on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. Before you go check the Parks Victoria website for the latest change to conditions and information concerning bushfire safety.

Yanakie VIC

23 km away

Cape Liptrap Lighthouse — Image credit: Destination Gippsland

National Parks and Reserves

Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

Stretching along the coast from the sand barrier of Point Smythe to the sheltered waters of Waratah Bay, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park has strikingly beautiful scenery. The coastal park transforms from being a peaceful coastal area to wild, windy and awe inspiring in stormy weather. Whatever the season, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park is worth exploring. Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunaikurnai identify the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park as their Traditional Country. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Tarwin Lower VIC

24 km away

Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve — Image credit: Visit Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve

Hidden within the green, rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes River cascades from a 59 metre height over rocks into a deep picturesque gorge, forming Agnes Falls. Pack a picnic and birdwatch in this protected pocket of old forest and native bushland. Grab the lead and round up your dog or lay out a blanket under tall eucalypts and enjoy your lunch as you listen to the rush of the nearby falls. Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is home to diverse birdlife, such as honeyeaters, Grey Fantails, Currawongs, Crimson Rosellas and Kookaburras. Furry locals include wallabies and possums. Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Gunaikurnai Peoples. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans, please visit Emergency Victoria's website.

Hazel Park VIC

26 km away

Leongatha Art and Craft Gallery — Image credit: Leongatha Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Leongatha Art and Craft Gallery and Gift Shop

The Leongatha Gallery sells a large variety of original art and craft items, which are all created by talented local artists and crafts people from the Gippsland area. Browse through the Gallery and you will find many unique hand-crafted items, produced with traditional and modern techniques. You will find everything from jewellery and clothing to homewares and many different styles of beautiful artwork, all of which make one-of-a-kind gifts. The Gallery is staffed by volunteers and is open subject to their availability. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Please visit the website for location details and further information.

Leongatha VIC

27 km away

Rosie Lyons Studio — Image credit: Rosie Lyons Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Rosie Lyons Studio: Gallery, Secondhand Bookshop and Cafe

Rosie Lyons Studio boasts a fine collection of South Gippsland local artists exhibits and collections for sale. It is also a popular local waterhole, offering the best coffee in town with light snacks and a riveting collection of second hand books. Located at the gateway to Port Welshpool and Wilsons Prom, Rosie Lyons Studio is a must-see on a visit to the South Gippsland region. The gallery has only recently opened and collaborates with local artists to provide a fine collection of local exhibitions showcased in a fresh welcoming space that thoughtfully created to complement the collections. There is an emphasis on themes of nature, sea and marine life boasting an eclectic collection of local artists from the region. Mediums include pyrography, etchings, lino print and much more. Groups are also catered for with special packages available that include hands-on participation where they can complete a lino printing class and leave with locally inspired print (occasionally enjoyed with wine and cheese as requested). There is an exhibition space that can be hired by local artists or travelling galleries to the region. Rosie Lyons Studio is accessible by bus, by car or for those adventuring via bycicle on the Gippsland Rail Trail. The shop has Wi-Fi and toilet facilities.

Welshpool VIC

31 km away

Bunurong Environment Centre — Image credit: South Gippsland Conservation Society

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bunurong Environment Centre

The Bunurong Environment Centre in Inverloch offers three separate attractions for visitors. The Shell Museum and Marine Display features over 8,000 of specimens found locally along the Bunurong Coast of Bass Coast region and across the Pacific. It was started as a private collection and later donated to Bass Coast Shire Council. Let your children touch the amazing display of shells, shark eggs, sea dragons, fossils, sea sponges and much more. The Discovery Room has a dinosaur and fossil display for your children to enjoy, touch tables, climate change information along the ever-changing Inverloch shoreline. Pull up a bean bag or chair and watch one of the short movies, while your young ones can enjoy the books and puzzles. Outside the Bunurong Environment Centre you can measure your wingspan on our Albatross Seat - featuring the Shy Albatross. You can sit in the middle of the seat, spread your arms and measure your wingspan. The Shop is an extensively stocked with specialist books on sustainability, birds and bee keeping, Australian flora and fauna, Indigenous culture, local history and more. You can also find a diverse range of gift items and sustainable products, STEM kits for kids, fossils, gemstones and much more. Run by volunteers, the Shop proceeds go towards South Gippsland Conservation Society activities, including education, conservation and restoration projects.

Inverloch VIC

31 km away

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park is a diver's paradise, featuring spectacular underwater scenery. Granite cliffs plunge below the surface and deep reefs are covered in sponges. Its small islands are home to colonies of penguins, seabirds and seals. Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park is Victoria's largest Marine Protected Area. It extends along 17 kilometres of mainland coastline and is located around the southern tip of Wilsons Promontory. The coastline here is absolutely stunning, with beautiful sandy beaches, granite mountains and cliffs with a backdrop of rugged picturesque offshore islands. Divers will experience fascinating sponge gardens which consist of a technicoloured assemblage of sponges, sea tulips, sea whips, lace corals and seafans. Octopus emerge at night whilst sharks and rays roam the sandy areas. The offshore islands support many colonies of fur seals and oceanic birds such as Little Penguins, Fairy Prions, Silver Gulls and Pacific Gulls. 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.

Wilsons Promontory VIC

33 km away

Poppet Head at Coal Creek — Image credit: Coal Creek

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Coal Creek

Coal Creek is a living history museum, recreating the time of settlement and the story of the coal miners from South Gippsland. Coal Creek was established in 1974 when a new home for the old Korumburra Courthouse was required. From this single building a historic village was born. The park has undergone many changes over its 40 plus years of operation, all of these changes culminating in an authentic feeling coal mining village spanning from the 1870s to the 1920s. Coal Creek is home to over half a million collection items ranging from trains to thimbles. Each piece is important as it helps them tell the story of life in South Gippsland during pioneer times. During their monthly Heritage Days, held on the first Saturday of every month, their expert guides host free tours of the park showcasing Coal Creek's rich mining history, the fascinating evolution of the park and community and the historical displays. Coal Creek is also the perfect venue to hold your special event. Surrounded by acres of period buildings and native bushland, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing the perfect setting for your needs. Coal Creek creates a stunning backdrop for a memorable wedding ceremony, birthday celebration, photoshoot or seminar. Groups can book tours of the park and the education program is a must for schools.

Korumburra VIC

35 km away

Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park

National Parks and Reserves

Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park

Bunurong Marine National Park (2,046 ha) is located on the Bass Strait coastline between Inverloch and Wonthaggi. This coastline is beautiful, full of striking rock formations, attractive sandy coves, rugged sandstone cliffs, dunes and prominent headlands. The coastal waters protect a remarkable range of habitats including intertidal reefs, subtidal rocky reefs, algal gardens and seagrass beds. The waters here are cool, akin to Victoria's central and western coasts, however they are relatively protected from south-westerly swells due to the location of far away King Island. The marine life of the region is considered special due to the unusual set of environmental conditions. The intertidal sandstone reefs of the area boast the highest recorded diversity of intertidal and subtidal invertebrates in eastern Victoria. The range of seaweed species is also large and includes greens, blue-greens, browns and encrusting, coralline reds. Seagrass meadows and sandy bays are also important habitats within the area. The diversity of habitats supports many marine animals including seastars, featherstars, crabs, snails, Port Jackson Sharks and up to 87 species of fish. If you are lucky you may see Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales or Sub antarctic Fur Seals.

Cape Paterson VIC

41 km away

Wilsons Prom Lightstation — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Wilsons Promontory Lightstation

Perched on a small peninsula jutting out into the wild seas of Bass Strait, the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse and its historic residences are the southernmost settlement on the Australian mainland. Adding to its remote appeal, the lightstation is only accessible by foot, along the Southern Prom Circuit Hikes. Built in 1859 from local granite, the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation is a perfect place to witness the Prom’s rugged and spectacular coastal environment while staying in the comfort of the historic cottages next to the lightstation. To reach the lightstation, visitors must hike from either Tidal River the coastal route and traverse the granite-strewn landscapes on your way to Oberon Bay, before cutting inland and heading towards the lightstation (24km). Or from the Telegraph Saddle Carpark and climb through eucalypt forest and sandy, coastal tee-tree scrub to reach the lightstation (20km). Visitors can taste a little of the lighthouse keeper lifestyle by staying in one of three bookable cottages which are available for individual and group bookings for one or two nights. Banks Cottage is an exclusive fully self-contained private cottage. The remaining cottages are bunkbed-style rooms featuring shared facilities including fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hotplates, microwave, fridge, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Guests are required to bring their own sleeping bag for shared accommodation. Check park conditions before travelling.

Tidal River VIC

43 km away

Underground at the State Coal Mine 1 — Image credit: Parks Victoria

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

State Coal Mine

The State Coal Mine offers a journey back in time to discover what life was like working in a coal mine in the 1900s. Follow the heritage walk among historic buildings and stunning gardens. Underground tours run daily at 11.30am and 2.pm. This walking tour requires a good level of fitness due to the steep tunnel gradient and is not recommended for those with limited mobility. Sturdy closed toe shoes must be worn. Take the family on a journey back in time to the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. This unique attraction in Gippsland is the only historic coal mine experience in the Southern Hemisphere. Operating from 1909 until 1968, the State Coal Mine produced almost 17 million tonnes of coal for Victoria's industries and railways. Drop in at the Visitor Centre and watch a film in the theatrette. Visit the souvenir shop to find unique mining memorabilia and a variety of items celebrating Wonthaggi's history. Relax and enjoy refreshments from the café after exploring the grounds or cook your own barbecue lunch at the picnic area. Please note, 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.

Wonthaggi VIC

43 km away

Mount Worth State Park

National Parks and Reserves

Mount Worth State Park

Mount Worth State Park protects a remnant of the forests that once covered the western Strzelecki Ranges. Tall wet forests of Mountain Ash, Mountain Grey Gum and Blackwood grow on the hills and slopes and tree fers flourish in sheltered gullies. Walking, picnicking and sightseeing are the most popular activities. The Giant's Circuit walk follows an old tramline route along Lorkin Creek to the Standing Giant - a huge Mountain Ash seven metres in circumference and probably more than 300 years old. Two lookouts on McDonald's Track give panoramic views over the Latrobe River valley, the Great Dividing Range and Westernport Bay. 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.

Trida VIC

43 km away

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland — Image credit: Tourism Australia

National Parks and Reserves

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park, or The Prom, is one of Victoria's most celebrated natural destinations - where granite mountains, white sand beaches, coastal forests and abundant wildlife combine to create an unforgettable outdoor experience. At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, the park offers everything from relaxing day trips to multi-day wilderness adventures. Discover spectacular beaches including Squeaky Beach, Whisky Bay and Norman Beach, enjoy picnics at Tidal River, or explore the range of trails. Nature walks, coastal circuits and summit hikes such as Mount Oberon offer breathtaking views. Experienced hikers can explore remote corners of the park on bookable multi-day hikes through the Southern Circuit. Overnight hiking permits are required. Tidal River is the main visitor hub, providing access to walking tracks, beaches, picnic areas and wildlife viewing opportunities, with native wildlife common throughout the park. Visitors can extend their stay with a range of bookable camping and roofed accommodation options, including cabins and other accommodation at Tidal River, and accommodation at the historic Wilsons Promontory Lightstation. Camping and accommodation bookings are required, particularly during peak periods. The Prom can also be experienced through licensed tour operators offering amphibious boat cruises to Skull Rock, whale watching, guided cycling tours, horse trail riding and surf lessons. Approximately three hours from Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory is one of Victoria's premier destinations for nature, adventure and coastal discovery.

Tidal River VIC

43 km away

Mt Oberon Summit Walk

Natural Attractions

Mt Oberon Summit Walk

Distance: 6.8 kilometres return Duration: 2 hours Grade: Level 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and steps. Start and finish: Telegraph Saddle car park This is an iconic Wilsons Promontory hike showing spectacular panoramic views over the coast and offshore islands. Follow the track on a steady uphill climb to the viewing platform at the summit of Mount Oberon. See the dramatic and beautiful meeting of land and sea at the southernmost point of Australia's mainland. Even in summer months the summit can be windy, cool and clouded. Beware of unprotected cliffs.

Wilsons Promontory VIC

44 km away

Hiking the Great Prom Walk at Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Natural Attractions

Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit

Distance: 35.5 to 52.8 kilometres Walk: Three to four days return Grade: Level 4 - bushwalking experience and a good level of fitness required. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Start and finish: Telegraph Saddle Car Park Permits/bookings: Required for overnight hike. This circuit takes in the best of everything at Victoria's most loved national park, Wilsons Promontory. There are two options depending on your time and energy, departing and returning to Telegraph Saddle Car Park. Option One: Distance 35.5 kilometres Leave the car park with a steady climb to Windy Saddle and then downhill through a beautiful ferny glade and forest to Sealers Cove. Enjoy the great views along the coast between Sealers and Refuge Cove then climb steeply over Kersops Peak to Little Waterloo Bay. From there, follow the shoreline over sand dunes and swamps to Telegraph Track, where a steady climb takes you back up to the car park. Option Two: Distance: 52.8 kilometres Take Option One as far as Little Waterloo Bay and then follow the coastal track to the lighthouse. After leaving the lighthouse, take Telegraph Track back through the Prom's undulating interior to the car park.

Wilsons Promontory VIC

44 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

46 km away

Christopher Robinson Walking Trail

Natural Attractions

Christopher Robinson Walking Trail

Port Albert is home to a great walk along the foreshore, the Christopher Robinson walk, named after a prominent Greenpeace activist who lived in the area. The walk runs along the waters edge from Port Albert to Seabank Caravan Park. An easy track for those that enjoy a bit more distance in their walks. This sheltered trail takes you through a variety of vegetation while being only metres from the beach. Information signs and rest points along the way make this an enjoyable walk for all the family. Now partially renamed to the Chris Robinson Memorial Trail after a local man who was a brave Greenpeace activist. There are interesting interpretive signs explaining the local history, Chris Robinson's life, and local flora and fauna. The track is flat and well maintained and there are great views of Wilsons Promontory in silhouette in the distance. The track winds in and out between thick tea-tree scrub and coastal mangroves. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of two hours and six minutes to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Port Albert VIC

52 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

52 km away

Museum Front Entrance

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum Port Albert

From its Gunaikurnai origins to the arrival of European settlers in 1841 establishing a port servicing pastoralists and later the Gippsland goldfields, the rise and fall of the local fishing industry, right up to the OMEGA satellite navigation station at Woodside - all on display at the museum. The moment you enter and see the restored 1.3-metre-high lens from the Cape Liptrap lighthouse and a cannon used at the Cliffy Island Station, you know you could easily while away hours. The 1861 bank’s former vault houses a goldfields display in the very room which stored bullion from strikes at places like Omeo and Walhalla awaiting shipment from Port Albert, reputedly 1,000 ounces every week. One of the key exhibits tells the story of the loss of the CLONMEL, a timber paddle steamer wrecked near the entrance to Port Albert, along with details of 23 other ships lost nearby. You’ll be intrigued by the display of an original Breeches Buoy Rocket Lifesaving system which went into service in Port Albert in 1871, described by the Smithsonian as one of only a few intact examples to be found anywhere in the world. Outdoor exhibits include restored work boats, the original Port Albert wharf crane, anchors and the Citadel Island light, Australia’s first automatic acetylene light installed in 1913 on a rocky islet off Wilson’s Promontory.

Port Albert VIC

53 km away

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