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Guide to Gippsland

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Brimming with incredible nature and culinary experiences, Gippsland guarantees the perfect indulgent escape.

Stretching 542km (337mi) from Melbourne to the New South Wales border, Gippsland is a natural playground with surprising pockets of gourmet food and wine. If you’re seeking unforgettable wilderness adventures and wildlife encounters, Wilson’s Promontory and Tarra Bulga National Parks deliver in spades. Cruise along the glistening blue waterways of Gippsland Lakes, bike ride through quaint towns and marvel at landscapes spanning country to coast.

Gippsland’s large size means there are several cities and townships to discover. The driving distance from Melbourne will depend on the area of Gippsland you’re visiting. Hire a car from Melbourne Airport or Melbourne city and drive under two hours to explore western Gippsland, and about four hours to reach East Gippsland.  

You can explore the full stretch of Gippsland along the Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive .

Gippsland experiences four distinct seasons, but you’ll find that the weather varies between the mountains and valleys, and coastal and inland areas. If you’d like to sip wine while cosied up near a fire, then head to Gippsland in late autumn and winter (May to August). Alternatively, if the region’s hiking trails are calling, visit anytime from September to May.

• High season: Summer (December to February) and school holiday periods
• Low season: Winter (June to August)

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• 2 Cities and towns
• 3 Other destinations
• 4 Understand
• 5.1 By train
• 5.2 By coach
• 6 Get around
• 7.1 Itineraries
• 11 Stay safe

Gippsland (pronounced with a hard G) is the south-eastern region of Victoria , Australia . It includes the southernmost point of the Australian mainland at Wilsons Promontory . It is bordered to the west by Western Port Bay, to the south by Bass Strait, to the north by the Great Dividing Range and to the east by the New South Wales border.

Regions [ edit ]

Cities and towns [ edit ]

• -37.83 147.61 1 Bairnsdale in East Gippsland — gateway to the Gippsland Lakes
• -37.86 147.98 2 Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland — mouth of the Gippsland Lakes and popular coastal destination
• -38.483333 145.95 3 Leongatha in South Gippsland — centre of the local region
• -37.7 148.45 4 Orbost in East Gippsland — local regional centre in Snowy River country
• -38.1 147.06 5 Sale in Central Gippsland — commercial centre of the Central Gippsland region
• -37.9667 147.083 6 Stratford in Central Gippsland — small town on the Avon River with many parks and cafes to see, as well as a yearly Shakespeare festival
• -38.18 146.5 7 Traralgon in Central Gippsland — Latrobe Valley city with coal heritage
• -38.17 145.95 8 Warragul in West Gippsland — service centre of the West Gippsland area
• -38.6189 145.5936 9 Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast — coal mining town and local commercial centre

Other destinations [ edit ]

• -37.46 149.79 1 Croajingolong National Park
• -38.35 145.36 2 French Island - hiking, riding, camping, water birds, koalas
• -38.48 145.23 3 Phillip Island – Penguins south of Melbourne
• -38.4417 146.58 4 Tarra-Bulga National Park – Central Gippsland's best-preserved temperate rainforest.

Understand [ edit ]

Gippsland is a rural region of Victoria, which stretches from the Bass Coast to the border with New South Wales. The temperature in Gippsland is generally temperate, though it does vary by region — East Gippsland may be hit with snowfall in the winter months, while Central Gippsland is more prone to rain. In early Australian history, gold rushes struck across Gippsland, however there wasn't much to be found, although some of these gold rush settlements are still there today. What Gippsland is rich in, however, is brown coal, having the world's largest brown coal deposits. The Latrobe Valley is the centre of Victoria's energy industry, however, as the fossil fuel industry becomes less profitable, power stations such as Hazelwood have closed down.

Gippsland is also very fire prone. A particular 2014 fire which started in the Hazelwood mine was particularly devastating to the Latrobe Valley, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and leading to deaths. The mine operators were ultimately fined for occupational health and safety breaches leading to the fire. More internationally famous are the Black Summer bushfires, which hit East Gippsland hard and lead to the evacuation of over 1000 people from Mallacoota.

Get in [ edit ]

By train [ edit ].

V/Line regional train services operate across Gippsland. Trains are available from Melbourne's Southern Cross station along the Bairnsdale line. For any trains that go past Traralgon, you will need to purchase a paper ticket either online or at a staffed train station. Otherwise, you will use a Myki card. The V-Line train stops at, among others-

• Sale (paper ticket required)
• Stratford (paper ticket required)
• Bairnsdale (paper ticket required)

Timetables for services to Traralgon are available here . Timetables for services past Traralgon are available here .

By coach [ edit ]

Coach/bus services are operated by V/Line . Paper tickets are required on coach services, and can be purchased online or at a staffed train station. Coaches operate to a variety of destinations across Gippsland, including to Phillip Island , Wonthaggi , Fish Creek , Leongatha , Lakes Entrance , Paynesville , Orbost and Cann River . A full list of timetables is available here .

By car [ edit ]

Melbourne is the best jumping-off point for exploring Gippsland via car. The M1/A1 route will take you into Gippsland, and car hire is very easy.

Get around [ edit ]

Cars can be hired in major towns. The M1/A1 route takes you through many of Gippsland's largest towns, including Traralgon , Sale and Bairnsdale . The M420 highway, which forks off from the M1 at Dandenong, is the route to take to see South Gippsland. The larger A440 highway forks off from the M420 outside Lang Lang, and passes through Leongatha , Foster and Yarram. The A440 meets the A1 highway in Sale. Detours can easily be taken from the A440 to see the Ninety Mile Beach. Meanwhile, at the end of the M420, you can take the B420 to see Phillip Island .

See [ edit ]

Gippsland has a variety of natural destinations to see. The Ninety Mile Beach , on the Central Gippsland coast, is a long stretch of untamed coastline dotted with small coastal towns. Wilsons Promontory is a national park and the southernmost point of Australia, and a good destination for hiking enthusiasts. Mount Baw Baw , located in the famous Great Dividing Range, is home to a ski resort which has a number of beginner to intermediate ski runs, as well as cross country trails across the Baw Baw plateau. In summer, it's a popular walking destination.

Tarra-Bulga is a national park consisting of thousands of acres of indigenous eucalypt forest, with diverse flora and fauna and walking tracks. Morwell National Park is smaller, but still contains rainforest remnants. Expect to see koalas, wallabies and possibly lyrebirds. Wombats may make an appearance at dusk. Mount Tassie is the highest peak in the Strzelecki Ranges, and boasts 360 degree panoramic views.

The old gold mining township of Walhalla in the mountains has history, good bushwalks, a good tour through the Long Tunnel Extended Mine, and several nice funky cafes. The Walhalla Goldfields Railway operates on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, over a 4 km (2.5 mi) route through the wild and atmospheric Stringers Creek gorge.

Itineraries [ edit ]

• The East Gippsland Rail Trail is a bike and walking path starting in Bairnsdale down the path of the former Orbost railway line.
• The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is a bike and walking path starting in Traralgon and ending in Stratford down the former Maffra railway line. It's mainly on flat gravel through the heart of Gippsland.

Do [ edit ]

The Gippsland Lakes are a network of lakes, fed by various rivers across Gippsland such as the Avon, Latrobe and Tambo rivers. The largest lake town is Lakes Entrance , and it's easy to discover the water by renting a boat or going on a cruise from one of the maritime towns. Fishing is also an option, as most of the towns have jetties. Companies such as Farout Charters , which is based in Lakes Entrance, offer boats and equipment for fishing.

There are a number of former rail lines in Gippsland that have now been converted into "rail trails" for cycling. These range from shorter journeys, such as the 13 km (8.1 mi) Grand Ridge Rail Trail from Mirboo North to Boolarra, to longer journeys that could make a trip by themselves, such as the East Gippsland Rail Trail , which is 96 km (60 mi) long, and only accessible by mountain bikes in some sections.

Hiking is a popular activity in Gippsland. The Grand Strzelecki Track connects Morwell and Tarra-Bulga national parks for 85 km (53 mi), taking approximately 3 to 4 days through Gippsland's Strzelecki Ranges. Camping stops are available across the track. Hikes are also available through national parks in Gippsland, such as the 36 km (22 mi) Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit Walk , which is a walk through remote rainforest and coastal beaches that takes 3 days.

Gippsland's natural beauty and untouched wilderness also offers plenty of options for four wheel driving. Tracks such as the Wonnagatta Drive near Dargo go through hamlets and small towns, and take days to complete. Shorter tracks like the Coopracambra Link drive near Cann River only take a day, taking you through the wilderness and waterfalls.

Eat [ edit ]

Gippsland's cuisine is largely similar to that of Australia as a whole. A frequent feature of small towns in Gippsland is the pub or hotel. These are establishments that are usually split into bar and bistro sections, although sometimes there might just be one area where the two are mixed. The bar section is for drinking, and beers such as Carlton and VB will probably be available, as well as some local specialties. The bistro is a dining area, and serves what's known as "pub food", which can include steak, burgers, parmigiana, potato wedges, and other similar foods. Don't expect anything too special, though every pub is different. In many towns, they may be the only option for dining out.

Cafes are also common, though not as much so as the pub. These will often only be open for breakfast and lunch, with a focus on coffee and other hot drinks. While most cafes won't just serve hot drinks, how much more exactly they serve may vary. Smaller cafes might just have a few select items — say, pastries or hot chips, to give a few examples - while others may offer breakfast and lunch menus. Additionally, no discussion of Gippsland cuisine would be complete without the fish and chips shop. It's not universal , but it's a popular option nationwide, and apart from the obvious fish and chips (which, depending on where you're staying, could be locally caught), potato cakes, dim sims, and hamburgers may also be on the menu.

In larger towns, the cuisine is predictably more broad. There's usually a broader palate of options — for example, it's likely a town of a few thousand might have a Chinese restaurant, multiple cafes, etc. In the regional centres, while the pickings aren't as broad as Melbourne , they're the largest you'll have available in Gippsland. There's likely to be multiple restaurants, a couple of pubs, and what is there is likely to be more specialised — there might be a steakhouse, there might be a chicken shop, there might be a pizza restaurant.

Fast food is on offer in some places as well. Here's a helpful table to show what's available where. A tick signifies that the franchise has a store in the location, while a cross signifies that they're not available in that location.

Drink [ edit ]

The abundance of pubs in Gippsland means you shouldn't ever starve for liquor in the region. Many supermarkets will also have a dedicated liquor section. But in terms of actual nightlife, unlike Melbourne, it's basically nonexistent. Some towns may have occasional festivals or entertainment events, but that's about it. However, wineries are common across the region. Examples include Nicholson River Winery in East Gippsland and Lucinda Estate in South Gippsland.

Stay safe [ edit ]

There is always a potential fire hazard during the summer months, so watch out for fire warning signs on the roads.

The coast is long and mostly not patrolled, so be careful of swimming.

Go next [ edit ]

• The Sapphire Coast or the Snowy Mountains in southeastern New South Wales

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The Gippsland region of Victoria in Australia is our home. The Gippsland region stretches from just east of Melbourne to the New South Wales border. It is a huge region by any explanation. Gippsland consists of four sections East, West, South and Central Gippsland. 

Gippsland’s natural features are diverse. Rugged mountains to rolling plains, rainforests to deserted coastlines, alpine regions to thousand-year-old forests. As one can imagine across the region there are many great things to see and do. Here we touch on many things to do in Gippsland.

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• Gippsland covers an area of 41,566 square kilometres
• Gippsland accounts for 20% of Australia’s milk production
• Gippsland has a population of 255,718 people
• Gippsland is home to 14 National Parks

Things to do in Gippsland

In this article, you will find plenty of things to do in Gippsland from high country towns to waterfalls, from theme parks to historical infrastructure. Get out and explore Gippsland today, spend a night or a few days.

A reconstructed Colonial Era Gold Mining town set in the hills of  Gippsland is Walhalla . Once one of the richest towns in Victoria, Walhalla is today known for its Gold Fields Railway and the Long Mine Tour. Walhalla is a great place for a picnic or a bbq day trip.

It also has a unique cemetery! I know it sounds morbid but it is worth a visit to see just how hard colonial times could be on families. It is also located on the side of a hill! The shops appear today to look like a colonial town of the past. Guesthouses are available for overnight stays, and weekend escapes and camping is free in some areas.

Family Travel Tip : There is an old fashion lolly shop at Walhalla. The shop sells the old fashioned boiled lollies like humbugs and rock candy.

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The Long Jetty – Port Welshpool

The Long Jetty is located at Port Welshpool in South Gippsland. The long Jetty has a checkered history dating back to the 1930s when it was constructed as the main port for goods in Gippsland. The Long Jetty was used by boats in the Second World War that patrolled the waters for sea mines and boats taking supplies to Oil Rigs in Bass straight into its later life.

The Long Jetty was partially burnt down in the early 2000s and closed to the public until late 2018 when it re-opened. Today the refurbished Long Jetty is 850 meters long, with dedicated fishing spots near the end and an onsite open-air museum that talks about its history. The Long Jetty is one of the best attractions in South Gippsland.

Places to stay in Port Welshpool

Port Welshpool has limited accommodation options. There are no hotels in Port Welshpool only apartment rentals and a caravan park.

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Stony Creek Trestle Bridge – Lakes Entrance

This amazing relic of Victoria’s historic past is located in the Colquhoun State Forest between Lakes Entrance and Nowa Nowa.  The huge trestle bridge that the now long-defunct train from Bairnsdale to Orbost used to pass over still stands mighty in the bush that surrounds it.

At 247m long and 20m high, it is the largest standing trestle bridge of its kind in the State of Victoria. The significance of it means it is listed on the Register of Historic Sites. Today the East Gippsland rail trail between Bruthern and Nowa Nowa passes by the bridge. There are picnic tables and toilets on site

Kilkunda Trestle Bridge

Constructed in 1911, the iconic, heritage-listed Kilcunda Bridge stretches 91 metres across Bourne Creek at Kilcunda. The 12-metre high wooden trestle bridge formed part of the Woolamai-Wonthaggi railway until 1978 and is now a feature of the Bass Coast Rail Trail. Pedal or stroll the iconic bridge, stopping to take in the views of the creek, the sandy Kilcunda Beach and the crashing waves from Bass Strait

Kilkunda is located close to Phillips Island, There are plenty of accommodation options in and around Kilkunda. You will find apartments, hotels, and caravan parks.

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Visit Gippsland Museums

Gippsland museums seem to pop up in every town across the region. You will find a museum on all types of topics. In Port Albert, you will find a maritime museum; in Morwell, you will find a power museum; Sale has a history museum; Noojee has a heritage centre; and Wonthaggi has the state coal mine. Visit Gippsland today to learn about its history.

Gippsland Vehicle Collection Museum – Maffra

The Gippsland Vehicle Collection Motor Museum is in Maffra. On display are more than 160 special cars, motorbikes, machinery, historic vehicles and auto memorabilia for the car lover. The cars and machines that feature change every four months. This helps ensure the displays are on offer for new or returning visitors.

The Museum has speciality days and shows throughout the year. Car enthusiasts can bring their cars for display. The museum has barbeque facilities and in 2019 it has overnight parking for RVs. On days that it is hosting events, you will find that catering is available. This is a volunteer-run museum that punches above its weight.

Places to stay in Maffra Victoria

Maffra is a gorgeous small country town and staying in Maffra will definitely give you small town vibes. Maffra has limited accommodation of apartments, hotels and a caravan area at the Maffra Golf Course

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Power Works Museum – Morwell

Morwell and the Latrobe Valley have a long history associated with coal mining and power generation. PowerWorks was opened in November 1994 on the edge of the Morwell open-cut mine by the State Energy Commission of Victoria.

Powerworks was created to ensure broad community awareness of the Victorian power industry’s history, operations and policy initiatives. Today PowerWorks acts more as an education and conservation centre for all things Latrobe Valley Coal related.

Places to stay in the Latrobe Valley

There are so many places to stay in the Latrobe Valley.

What to do in Sale? Visit The Gippsland Armed Forces Museum

Gippsland Armed Forces Museum is a small, stand-alone, volunteer-run museum located at the T.A.F.E campus at Fulham, right next to the West Sale Airport.

The museum was set up to keep records of the people from Gippsland’s participation in Wars.

On display, you will find full-size aircraft, motorbikes, cannons and many pieces of memorabilia stretching from WW1 through to present times. This museum is a real gem to visit with amazing history and displays for the whole family. Spend a few hours at The Gippsland Armed Forces Museum you won’t be sorry.

Places to Stay in Sale

Sale has a wide variety of Hotels, Apartments, and a caravan park for visitors. You find something to suit everyone, staying in Sale.

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One man’s passion for Holden cars grew into a museum. While most people stop collecting when the shed is full, the man behind this museum bought an old factory to buy more cars. This museum is even more important now that General Motors has stopped making Holden’s. The museum houses cars in several different buildings on site and continues to grow each year.

The Trafalgar Holden Museum has many unique features and displays including a 1965 Holden HD Premier a 1967 Holden HK and a 1963 EJ Holden with just 7500 miles (12,000km). Along with a theatrette and interactive displays, it truly is a must-do for everyone.

This amazing Gippsland Museum features a small cafe and gift shop. Entry is only $10. Find somewhere to stay near Trafalgar for your visit

 Gippsland tourist attractions

There are so many reasons to visit Gippsland, but some draw tourists for their sheer beauty and historic significance. You can’t miss a visit to these places.

Gumbuya World

Gumbuya World is Gippsland’s only big-time theme park. It is located in West Gippsland, a little past Warragul on the Princess Highway. Previously known as Gumbuya Park, it has been a Gippsland attraction for over 30 years. Gumbuya World has now been transformed and modernized to feature a water park, animal park, and amusement park.

Gumbuya World is currently going through a stage 2 expansion ( winter of 2019 ) and will feature new attractions in the coming years.

Lakes Entrance Aqua Park

Places to stay in Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance has widest variety of accommodation of all places in Gippsland. You will find resorts, hotels, apartments, and caravan parks.. You find something to suit everyone, staying in Lakes Entrance.

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The newest attraction in Gippsland is the Lakes Entrance Aqua Park. It is adjacent to the footbridge near the car park in the centre of town. The Aqua Park features a 2000-square-metre ninja-like obstacle course that will be fun for the whole family. The Lakes Aqua Park will be open from November through to March on a yearly basis. It looks like an entire heap of fun for visitors to Gippsland.

Wilson’s Promontory Wilderness Cruise

Experience a 2.5 hour cruise on the waters around Wilson’s Promontory. The cruise leaves Norman Beach onboard an amphibious boat. The cruise takes you to South Point, the southernmost tip of mainland Australia where you will see The Glennies, Anderson Islets, Anser Island and the iconic Skull Rock. The cruise allows close access to Australian fur seals, unique birdlife and dolphins.

Yarram street art

Take a day trip to Yarram to see street art. There are 10 street art murals in Yarram that you can find. Renowned street artist Heesco has put together this amazing collection of street art. You will find it in alleyways, on the side of the local golf course, and larger than life in some businesses in town. If you can’t see all 10, being a small rural town, you will find many of the locals happy to help you find the Yarram street art if you are having trouble.

Places to stay in Yarram

Yarram is a great base for travel in Gippsland. You can see so much from Yarram, and it is a great place to stay. Book a stay in Yarram today .

Coal Creek is a small, recreated town on the outskirts of Korrumburra in South Gippsland. Black Coal was found and mined in the area during the late 1800s and the 1950s. Coal Creek Heritage Park trades on its past with original buildings and machinery on display for all to see.

Coal Creek now has many themed days and is free to get in. Ride the bush tramway, dine in the cafe, take a picnic or simply enjoy the natural bush surroundings. Talk to the volunteers and harvest their knowledge of the local history of the area. They will amaze you with their craftsmanship and skills of yesterday years.

Places to stay in Korumburra

Korumburra is a beautiful place and would be the perfect place to sit and relax in the bush. A stay in Korumburra in the perfect Air BNB is a great way to unwind.

Gippsland for small mountain towns

Gippsland is a region full of small towns, Dargo is the most remote town in Victoria, while Licola is the only private town in Victoria owned by the Lions Club. Towns like Walhalla, Buchan, Swifts Creek, Noojee and more are just waiting to show you the country hospitality of Gippslanders.

Licola lies on the banks beside the Macalister River, 254 kilometres east of Melbourne. The township of Licola is owned entirely by the Lions Clubs of Victoria and southern New South Wales. It is the only privately owned town in Victoria and the only one not on mains power.

At last count, Licola had a population of 21 people. Licola is home to The Lions Village which caters for school groups and such. The mighty Macalister River runs through Licola. The Macalister is popular for trout fishing in season. Visit Licola in Gippsland for its remoteness and beauty.

Dargo’s claim to fame is that it’s the most remote town in Victoria. Dargo is set in the foothills of the Dargo High Plains. The town of Dargo, with a population of approximately 150, is the gateway point for the Alpine National Park , Avon Wilderness Park, and Mitchell River National Park.

The town is located 348 kilometres east of Melbourne. Dargo is an extremely popular high country town. Dargo is popular with four-wheel drivers, horse riders, and hunters. The Dargo pub is famous for its high country hospitality and country-western concerts that are staged.

Dargo accommodation

While plenty of people prefer camping in Dargo or finding the perfect free camping place in Dargo some may prefer a home away from home. Air BNB in Dargo can be the perfect option for you.

Visiting Gippsland for natural beauty

People who visit Gippsland are stunned by the diverse beauty of the area. From sweeping plains to mighty rivers, something of pure beauty will take your breath away in Gippsland.

Billy Goat Bend – Mitchel River National Park

At Billy Goat Bend, there is car parking, a day area featuring picnic tables and fire pits, a Free camping area, toilets and a lookout. From the site, you can do some walks, including to the nearby Den of Nargun and Angus Vale. These walks are incorporated into the 25 kilometres Mitchel River Walking trail

There is a fantastic lookout that gives you a 180-degree view of the wilderness of the area. The fast-flowing Mitchel River meanders along below. Billy Goat Bend is all about getting away into the wilderness of free camping in Gippsland.

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Den of Nargun

The Den of Nargun is a sacred Koori site on the Bataluk Trail of sites in Gippsland. Legend has it that The Nargun is a large female creature who lives in a cave behind a waterfall in the Mitchell River. The Den of Nargun is a place of great cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people, especially the women of the tribe.

Stories of the Nargun have been told around campfires of how kids who wandered off from the tribe are taken by the Nargun. These stories helped keep people away from the sacred cave. The walkout of the Den Of Nargun is quite challenging. The walk features some steep sections that are strenuous.

The Knob Reserve Stratford

The Knob Reserve is a 56-hectare park on the outskirts of Stratford and is a great Gippsland attraction. The Knob Reserve is an important indigenous site in the Gippsland region. The Knob Reserve forms part of the Bataluk Trail. The Bluff high above the Avon River at The Knob Reserve was a meeting place for the local Koori Tribes. A place where they made weapons and tools for everyday use. There are BBQ and toilet facilities at the Knob Reserve for you to enjoy.

Silt Jetties – Wattle Point

The silt jetties are located near Eagle Point, they form the mouth of the Mitchel River. These naturally forming narrow banks of silt stretch for 7 kilometres into the Gippsland Lakes. These silt Jetties are the second-longest in the world, after the ones that form at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

The formation happens over millions of years as the water slows when it enters a lake. Fishing is enjoyed along the silt jetties and is one of the most popular things to do in Gippsland.

Agnes Falls – Toora

Agnes Falls are 59 meters in height which makes them the highest single span falls in the state. The falls are a short walk through the forest from the car parking area.

Picnic facilities are available for you on the banks of the Agnes River. It is a beautiful place to relax with the sound of this amazing Gippsland waterfall in the background. Make Agnes Falls one of your top Gippsland attractions. Find nearby accommodation at Toora

Morwell River Falls

The Morwell River Falls are located near Boolara, 45 kilometres from Morwell. A winding road through the hills brings you to the car park. A walking trail from the car park takes you to the banks of the Morwell River and within sight of the falls. A short circuit walk takes you past the falls and some smaller cascades downriver.

The easy walk from the car park is suitable for all. However, Be mindful that the track from the carpark can be slippery when wet.

Youngs Creek Waterfall – Orbost

Located in Far East Gippsland just out of Orbost is Young’s Creek Waterfall. Located 6ks out of Orbost on Bogong Road is the turnoff to ‘Young’s Creek Picnic Ground. Follow the gravel road for around 4 kilometres. There is a car park with a drop toilet at the picnic grounds. You will find tables and the path to Young’s Creek Waterfall. We recommend visiting in winter when you can be assured that water is flowing. The falls are only small, but the wilderness area setting is amazing. Orbost is a great base for your accommodation.

The Gippsland Lakes

The Gippsland Lakes cover an area of 345 square kilometres. The Avon, Thomson, Latrobe, Mitchell, Nicholson, and Tambo rivers fill the lakes, marshes, and lagoons. The Lakes run next to the ocean in Bass Straight. They are popular for boating, fishing, and camping. You can cruise on the Gippsland Lakes or go on a fishing charter.

Fishing in Gippsland  is popular all year round. A permanent entrance to the ocean has been created at Lakes Entrance. The lakes are a major tourism hub. Towns on the lakes Paynesville , Metung, Loch Sport and Lakes Entrance benefit from tourists that the lakes draw.

Family Travel Tip: At Lakes Entrance, there is mini-golf, paddle boats and aqua bikes to keep the kids entertained. This year camel rides have been available on the beach

Things to see in Gippsland – Corrigan’s Bridge South Gippsland

Corrigan’s Suspension Bridge is located in Tarra Bulga National Park. It is a 1.25 km walk from the car park at Tarra Bulga Visitors Centre. The bridge floats through the rainforest canopy.

The bridge gives you amazing views of the valley below and its lush vegetation. A Tarra Bulga day trip is great with many things to see. BBQ facilities and bush walks are available throughout Tarra Bulga National Park. Visiting Gippsland would not be complete without seeing the amazing Corrigan’s Bridge.

Gippsland things to see

If you are pressed for time on your holiday in Gippsland, then there are some places you have to see. Some of the ideas below are brilliant family-friendly destinations in Gippsland.

Raymond Island Koala Walk

  The Raymond Island Koala walk is one of the outstanding things to do in the Gippsland region. You will see markers on rocks and signed posts, even painted koalas on the ground, leading you in the right direction. The walk can be done in as little as 30 minutes, depending on how many Koalas you see and how long you stay to look at these amazing animals. While it is a good track, it is gravel in some ways, so be careful with wheelchairs and prams. It is always a great thrill to see Koalas in their natural environment. You may also get to see kangaroos, echidnas, swans and dolphins

Stay at Raymond Island / Paynesville

Visit Buchan Caves

Buchan Caves comprises two limestone caves that are accessible to the public. The Buchan Caves reserve comprises the Fairy Cave and the Royal Cave. The caves have a length of between 3 and 4 kilometres that the public can tour with guides from Parks Victoria.

The reserve has camping facilities and bushwalking tracks for hiking. Camping at the Buchan Caves National Park, you will encounter many native animals, such as Kangaroos and Possums. Find a place to stay in Buchan today

Family Travel Tip: If you visit in the summer there is an amazing swimming pool. The pool is filled by water running out of a cave just meters away from the pool.

The 90 Mile beach

The 90-Mile Beach is ironic since in Australia, we measure everything in Kilometres. The truth is it’s 94 miles long. It runs from Port Albert in South Gippsland to Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland.

 The 90-mile beach at one end is popular with summer holidaymakers at Lakes Entrance. The other end of the 90-mile beach is popular for free camping and fishing for sharks and salmon. The 90-mile beach has notorious ocean conditions.

These beaches can be dangerous for inexperienced swimmers. You will find many stretches of the 90-mile beach deserted. You will be the only one walking the golden sands of this  untouched coastline.

Croajingolong National Park in East Gippsland

This area is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. T he Croajingolong features 100km of rugged and unspoilt coastline and covers 87,500 hectares. A thousand-year-old pristine eucalypt forest and rainforest combine to give you a glimpse of wilderness. The area includes indigenous and endangered species in their native environment. Embrace the nature of beauty in the Croajingolong and its hinterland. Off the path, camping spots encourage beach walks and bird watching. This national park is home to more than 300 different types of birds and over 1000 native plant species.

Walkerville near Wilson’s Prom

Walkerville is an amazing place to camp. The campgrounds are right on the ocean. The beach features many rock pools that are excellent for exploring when the tide is right. One can find a myriad of different sea life in the rock pools.

Fishing and bushwalking are popular in Walkerville, where snappers are taken off the beach. Close by Walkerville is the popular Cape Liptrap Light House.

What to do in Gippsland

There are so many places to go in Gippsland that you must repeatedly return to this location. You will fall in love with all the Gippsland area offers.

Visit Gippsland Plains Rail Trail

Old train tracks have been dug up and turned into biking paths in many areas of Gippsland. The Gippsland Plains rail trail runs from Traralgon to Maffra. A total length of 63 kilometres. The rail trail passes through a flat dairy farm country.

The trail offers panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range. The trail surface is smooth gravel though it can be soft in some of the newer sections when wet. This section is one of many rail trails in the Gippsland Area. There is also an East Gippsland and South Gippsland section of biking trails

Go Carting in Gippsland

Down South Gippsland way, you will find Stony Creek Go-carts. This 800-meter circuit is open to the public to hire go-carts and for club days when participants bring their own go-cart. The hire carts can reach speeds of 70 kilometres an hour. Carts can be hired in 10-minute sessions, with participants given a safety rundown before taking them to the track. There are double carts available, so adults can take young kids for a ride on the track. Find out more at Stony Creek go carts.

Gippsland wineries and vineyards

This industry, once a boutique industry in Gippsland, has blossomed in the last few years. Vineyards and grapes are popping up all over the region. Gippsland’s wineries have garnished a huge reputation in recent years for producing premium, cool-climate wines.

The wines of Gippsland are alive with full fruit flavours. More than 100 wineries and 40 cellar doors are open to the public in Gippsland. One of our favourites is Blue Gables near Maffra.

If craft beer appeals to your taste buds, more small-batch breweries are also starting to make a name for themselves. Blue Gables is one of our favourite things to do in Gippsland

We hope visiting Gippsland is something you put on your list of things to see in Australia . Destination Gippsland is a rewarding experience for the whole family with such diverse activities.

Go to the Churchill Island Farmers Market

The Churchill Island farmer’s market is located on Phillip Island in west Gippsland. Its location outside a colonial homestead with the waters of Western Port Bay is outstanding. The market is a hotspot for all things local and fresh produce. Everything from locally made Jin to freshly pulled vegetables and organic meats will be found. Why not make a day of it and explore the rest of Churchill Island?

Plan a stay on Phillip Island

The Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre is an important facility of the Gippsland community, serving as a place for fitness and leisure activities. The only aquatic centre offers a range of features, including a 25-metre heated indoor pool, swim school, toddler pool, cafe, and gym with swimming lanes. It features water slides, a hydro pool, and fun activities. You can enjoy food and beverages from the cafe while using the free Wi-Fi.

How to get to Gippsland

You can drive to Gippsland anywhere east of Melbourne by numerous roads. The most prominent roads are the Princes Highway and the South Gippsland Highway.

The V-Line country train line runs as far as Bairnsdale east of Gippsland. The track stops at Pakenham, Drouin, and Warragul. Trafalgar, Yarragon, Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, Sale and Bairnsdale. From some of these stations, buses will take you further into the country regions of Gippsland .

We hope this article from us here at Wyld Family Travel inspires you to visit Gippsland for a holiday or a weekend. This area is an absolute hidden gem, and you will want more every time you visit, and Gippsland will always deliver. For more amazing ideas on where to holiday in Australia click through to our Australia Destination Guide page for more brilliant inspiration.

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Great article. I’d like to visit Australia some day, but I’m never quite sure on where to go there, mostly due to my lack of knowledge, I never knew quite where to go. Articles like these certainly help.

Yes, I think Gippsland should be on my list of places to see! All of it looks interesting and beautiful, but I think the 90 mile beach would be one of the first places I’d go. I love beaches and the thought of seeing an empty beach is so intriguing!

I want to go! Sounds like heaven, all of it. Wonderful description and pics. The rainforest and colonial settlement would be my faves.

Thanks for sharing about your hometown! You have discovered quite a lot of interesting things and places – I was a bit disappointed when you mentioned about the 94-mile beach and it’s actually deserted and it’s difficult to swim there… 🙁

Hey Kenny – I grew up in Gippsland and the Ninety Mile beach was my beach in the Lakes Entrance, and further East – depending on the time of year, you can enjoy the company of many on the beach as there are some great places to swim – Mark is just keeping you safe, as there are some areas that have serious RIPS in the water. The great part about less people is that you don’t have to worry that you will be crowded. Many a game of beach cricket, sand castle building and family fun was had on the Ninety Mike Beach-(just a note – AUSTRALIA wasn’t always a country that measured distance in Kilometres- we used to use Miles)- Great work Mark – we who grew up in Gippsland love it!

Sounds like an amazing place to live with your family, Mark. When we visit I definitely want to visit Buchan Caves. I guess we will need to go in the summer as I going swimming there sounds like it would be an amazing time.

Great post. We are going to Australia in 2 months. Ha! Such a timely information. Even though we will be based in Perth, I hope to find time and resources to see other places too. From you description, Gippsland looks so promising. Wineries – yes! The beach – that’s what I am missing now staying in the middle of Caucasus mountains. Can’t miss suspension bridge too.

A 94 mile beach? As you said the water is dangerous, i’d probably dip my feet in but love the idea of a long deserted beach!

I would love to be able to experience the sheer natural beauty of Gippsland. You are indeed privileged to be able to call this wonderland your home. Hope to head out to your part of the world some day 🙂

I would love to get to Gippsland for the National Parks – the guest post you wrote for my blog a while back has still stuck with me, so I’m hoping to direct some time towards Vic for our next Aus roadtrip 🙂

I would want to visit every single one of these places. Thanks so much for all of the helpful information! Your country is in my bucket list, now these attractions are, too. 🙂

Theresa thanks for taking time to read about our part of the world. If you ever get down this way drop us a line

The inclusion of Walhalla is great but misleading to describe it as a”reconstructed ” town. Walhalla is an authentic mountain gold mining town with many original historic buildings and features. Just a couple of the buildings have been rebuilt including the Star Hotel and the Mechanic Institute. Wonderful place to visit.

I’d love to see the side of cultural tourism that isn’t factored in here as something to see and enjoy whilst visiting Gippsland. Throughout this huge region there are many many art galleries and a number of public art installations which offer visitors a culturally enhanced experience of a place and goes hand in hand with sightseeing and wine and food delights that our region offers. It’s time tourism bodies broadened their outlook to include the arts as an enriching tourism experience, wherever they promote.

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Explore un-spoilt beaches on Wilsons Promontory in the  eastern regions of Victoria , or wander through lush fern gullies in the Tarra-Bulga rainforest in the Gippsland region. It’s one of Victoria’s most sought-after areas with  accommodation , restaurants, and attractions to satisfy any traveler on their holiday. With stunning attractions  including stunning mountains and spectacular coastline, this region is full of natural wonders.

The Gippsland Lakes are some of Australia’s most beautiful expanse of inland waterways offering over 400 square kilometers of lakes, rivers, lagoons and islands to explore. This makes for some amazing water  activities with plenty of area for everyone to enjoy. Surrounding areas around Gippsland include Walhalla, famous for being a historic gold rush town and surrounding the alpine region of Victoria. With a population of around 20, it’s home to one of the largest gold reefs in Australia, so it’s definitely worth a stop over to maybe discover some of the yellow bullion for yourself.

Metung is another small spot in the Gippsland region that is worth a stopover. It’s only populated by approximately 500 people and is set amongst the tranquil waters of the Gippsland Lakes. You can either enjoy a leisurely walk along the waterfront of the lakes or for the water sport enthusiasts, enjoy time out on the water. This area is also perfect for fishing, with flathead and mulloway being the most caught. Food is not scarce either with plenty of harbour-side restaurants offering fresh local produce and some of Australia’s finest wines.

Wilsons Promontory is one of Victoria’s best-known attractions at the southernmost point of mainland Australia. It’s renowned for its spectacular scenery over its stretch of 50,000-hectare national parks and its significant and secluded beaches not to mention its fern gullies offering great views spectacular rock formations and an abundance of wildlife. The best way to explore the scenery of the area is by walking trails throughout the peninsula.

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One Week Gippsland Victoria Itinerary

The Gippsland Region of Victoria is the perfect place to enjoy a short, but fulfilling one week holiday. This Gippsland itinerary will show you how you can maximise your precious vacation time in the region.

It is easily accessible by car stretching all the way from just east of Melbourne to the New South Wales border. This makes it either a great short trip from Melbourne or can be included as part of a longer trip on the drive from Sydney to Melbourne and vice versa.

The region is split into four sections, East, West, South and Central Gippsland. Because of its size, it is a very diverse region, with landscapes ranging from rugged mountains to rolling plains, rainforests to deserted beaches and alpine regions to ancient forests.

No matter what type of holiday you are looking to have, whether it be a peaceful retreat in the mountains, adventures on land and water or relaxing in the sunshine by the beach, the Gippsland region of Victoria has something for everyone.

This one week Gippsland itinerary will hopefully leave you dreaming of a holiday in one of Australia’s most precious hidden gems.

One Week Gippsland Itinerary

Car hire in melbourne.

Due to the fact that Australia is an island, most people visiting Melbourne from overseas will need to hire a car when to visit the Gippsland region.

For all my car hire bookings I use and recommend  Hertz . I’ve found they offer the most comparable prices, let you search and compare multiple vehicle types and they have a great customer service team who can help if you come into any unexpected troubles.

There are a number of directions you can start and finish this itinerary in.

• Leaving Melbourne, follow the below route and then on the last day, drive straight back to Melbourne.
• Leaving Melbourne, follow the below route and then continue your journey onto Sydney up the NSW South Coast (I’ve got you covered here with a NSW South Coast Road Trip Itinerary too!)
• Leaving Sydney, follow my NSW South Coast Road Trip Itinerary above, and then follow the below route in reverse, finishing in Melbourne.

Two Week Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip Itinerary (The Coastal Route)

2 Days – Wilsons Promontory

From Melbourne, the drive to the entrance of Wilsons Promontory takes approximately two and three quarter hours. Get out of Melbourne early in the day to allow for plenty of time on day one of your Gippsland road trip itinerary to start exploring this stunning part of the region.

Wilsons Promontory National Park is on a peninsula southeast of Melbourne. It is known for its rugged granite mountains, abundant wildlife and excellent hiking trails. Trails from the town of Tidal River lead to Squeaky Beach, with its white quartz sand. Nearby, Mount Oberon offers views of Bass Strait and offshore islands. While you are there, also check out the lightstation, built in 1859 and The Big Drift, a series of giant sand dunes you can hike over.

Things to See & Do in Wilsons Promontory

Hikes – There are lots of great hikes and shorter walks you can tackle during your time in Wilsons Promontory. The visitors centre in the park will be able to provide you with maps and more info, however some of the best include; Sealers Cove, a one-day 19km walk through temperate rainforest an secluded beaches; Loo Errn Boardwalk to see an abundance of wildlife; hike to the top of Mt Oberon for sunset; and Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk, perfect for a cloudy day walk through the rainforest.

Take a coastal cruise – Lots of parts of Wilsons Promontory are only accessible via the water, so the best way to enjoy the marine life, bird life and native animals is on a cruise which departs daily. There are half and full day cruises to choose from where you might even have the chance to spot whales migrating at certain times of the year. Check out this 2.5 Hour Wilderness Cruise or this Whale Spotting Cruise that includes lunch as well.

Ranger Talk – Head to the Visitors Centre to learn more about the biodiversity and history of the region with a ranger talk.

The Beaches – As a coastal peninsula you will find an abundance of white sand beaches to explore. Some of the best include Squeaky Beach, Norman Beach and Whisky Bay.

The Big Drift – These massive white sand dunes are great for exploring on foot on a calm day. Take along a boogie board or large piece of cardboard and go sledding down the steep dune sand hills.

Explore Fish Creek – The main town of Wilsons Promontory is packed full of galleries, bookshops and even a winery. Make sure you stop by, grab a bit to eat at one of the cafes and enjoy the atmosphere of this tiny creative town.

Where to Stay in Wilsons Promontory

Here are three accommodation options to suit all budgets that I recommend you check out. All are centrally located to the National Park, highly rated and come with excellent facilities.

Budget – Tidal River Campground

Mid-Range – Tidal Dreaming Seaview Cottages

Luxury – Limosa Rise

3 Days – Gippsland Lakes

To continue your Gippsland road trip, from Wilsons Promontory you have two routes you can take to get the Lakes Entrance, the main hub of the Gippsland Lakes region. Drive time is about 3.5 to four hours depending on the route.

• Coastal Route – On this route you will be able to take two short detours to stop off at spectacular 90 Mile Beach which is the fourth longest beach in the world and Corrigans Suspension Bridge in the Tarra Bulga National Park.
• Inland Route – On this route, take a small detour to visit the charming historical reconstructed mining town of Walhalla.

The Gippsland Lakes cover an area of 345 square kilometres joining the rivers Avon, Thomson, Latrobe, Mitchell, Nicholson and Tambo that fill the lakes, marshes, and lagoons. The lakes are popular for boating, fishing, and camping. I recommend basing yourself in the Lakes Entrance area as there are lots of accommodation options and it also provides you with easy access to the whole area.

What to See & Do in the Gippsland Lakes

Silt Jetties – These naturally forming narrow banks of silt stretch for 8kms into the Gippsland Lakes and are located near Eagle Point where they form the mouth of the Mitchel River.  You can drive out onto the silt jetties on an unsealed road where you will find lots of people fishing.

Paynesville & Raymond Island – Known as the boating capital of Victoria, Paynesville is a great place to get out on the water or enjoy activities around the foreshore. Explore the lakes and canals on foot or cruise or take the Raymond Island Ferry across to the home of a large koala population on Raymond Island. Once on Raymond Island, you can walk or cycle the island’s Koala Trail and spot the resident koala’s which are usually seen sleeping high up in a gum tree.

Take a Lake Cruise – The most popular way to enjoy the Gippsland Lakes is on a cruise. Various cruises leave from the towns of Paynesville, Metung, Loch Sport and Lakes Entrance making them very accessible to all visitors. Each cruise has a slightly different route but all offer the same picture perfect views.

Metung – The charming village of Metung is probably one of my favourite parts of the Gippsland region. It is great for scenic walks along the lake,  fantastic local food including a great monthly farmers market and unique coastal themed galleries. As with the most of the region, it is also a popular spot for fishing with the lakes side and wharf’s usually lined with people casting out a line.

Buchan Caves – These caves a short 45 minutes drive north of Lakes Entrance and are some of the best publicly accessible caves in Victoria. Here you will find two limestone caves that are accessible to the public through a guided tour, the Fairy Cave and the Royal Cave. The reserve around the cave is absolutely stunning, especially in Autumn. Have a picnic or hike one of the trails that lead off from the picnic grounds, just make sure you keep an eye out for wildlife, there is an abundance in the area.

Where to Stay in the Gippsland Lakes

Here are three accommodation options to suit all budgets that I recommend you check out. All are centrally located in Lakes Entrance, highly rated and come with excellent facilities.

Budget – Bamboo Motor Inn

Mid-Range – BIG4 Whiters Holiday Village

Luxury – Bellevue On The Lakes

2 Days – Mallacoota

The drive from Lakes Entrance to Mallacoota, the next stop on your Gippsland trip, takes about 2.5 hours giving you plenty of time to make stops along the way in Orbost and a short detour to Marlo and Cape Conran on the coast.

This sleepy little East Gippsland town in the far east of the state is what I believe to be one of Australia’s best kept secrets. It is a peaceful haven located quite literally in the middle of nowhere which is why it has stayed virtually untouched. If you love fishing, swimming, walking, wildlife and generally being in the great outdoors, then Mallacoota is a place you will want to check out when exploring Australia.

What to See & Do in Mallacoota

Croajingolong National Park – A UNESCO world biosphere reserve, the Croajingolong National Park features 100km of rugged and unspoilt coastline and covers 87,500 hectares. Within the park is a thousand year old pristine eucalypt forest and rainforest that combine to give you a very unique glimpse of wilderness. The park is home to more than 300 different types of birds and over 1000 native plant species which you can see on nature hikes, beach walks or while camping.

Fishing – Mallacoota is a one of the best places for fishing in Australia with a wide abundance of fish regularly caught including tailor, luderick, perch, garfish and mulloway. You can pick up a fishing licence, bait and tackle from the bait shop in town and find a nice quiet spot along the waterfront to through a line in.

Where to Stay in Mallacoota

Here are three accommodation options to suit all budgets that I recommend you check out. All are centrally located in Mallacoota, highly rated and come with excellent facilities.

Budget – Shady Gully Caravan Park

Mid-Range – The Wave Oasis B&B

Luxury – Gowings of Mallacoota

Things to Do in Gippsland Victoria

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Pakenham Roads Upgrade - May 2024

20 May 2024

What's been happening

Since our last update we’ve:

• laid new asphalt along the Gippsland-bound lanes of the Princes Freeway as part of building the new freeway lanes
• started installing the barriers along the sides of the new Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road bridge over the Princes Freeway
• started laying asphalt for the new McGregor Road Gippslandbound entry ramp
• installed drainage behind the barriers on McGregor Road
• placed asphalt on the new McGregor Road northbound lanes
• continued with underground service relocations to make space for new lanes.

Upcoming works

Over the coming months we’ll:

• start to install new overhead sign gantries along the Princes Freeway
• finish installing barriers along the sides of the new Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road bridge
• continue upgrading the intersection of McGregor Road, Henry Road and Webster Way, including upgrades to the slip lane and building a new bus bay on Henry Road
• install new and upgraded traffic and public lighting around the intersection
• start transforming the northern freeway roundabout on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road to a new traffic light intersection.

From mid-May you’ll start to see long-term traffic changes along Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road and McGregor Road as we move into our next stage of works. Detours will be in place, visit the Project update page to find out more.

Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road

First, we’ll start upgrading the western side of the freeway interchange.

To do this, we’ll work at night between 12 and 17 May to switch traffic onto new temporary lanes through the old roundabout and open the new McGregor Road Gippslandbound entry ramp to traffic.

This will allow our crews to start upgrading the roundabouts to the new traffic light intersection intersections without closing Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road.

Once traffic has been moved to the new lanes, there will be some long-term access changes on the northern Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road freeway intersection, with the following arrangements in place until October:

• traffic exiting the Princes Freeway using the Gippsland-bound exit ramp will not be able to turn right to travel south towards Koo Wee Rup
• traffic travelling north on Healesville Koo Wee-Rup Road will not be able to turn right to enter the Princes Freeway using the Gippsland-bound freeway entry ramp.

Drivers travelling to Gippsland can enter the freeway by U-turning at the Bald Hill Road roundabout or via Southeast Boulevard and the new McGregor Road freeway entry ramp.

Drivers travelling Gippsland-bound exiting the freeway to travel south to Koo Wee Rup can exit at McGregor Road or use the Bald Hill Road roundabout to turn southbound.

McGregor Road

In mid-May, we’ll begin our next stage of works to upgrade the intersection of McGregor Road, Henry Road and Webster Way.

From 7am to 11:59pm Sunday 19 May , we’ll close the intersection of McGregor Road, Henry Road and Webster Way to install underground services and prepare the area for long-term works. Detours will be in place via Heritage, Livingstone, and Park boulevards.

From 19 May until early July we’ll close Henry Road between McGregor Road and Heritage Boulevard to upgrade that section of the intersection.

Detours will be in place via Cardinia Road, or Livingstone Boulevard and Henry Lawson Drive. Drivers heading towards Webster Way can detour via Livingstone Boulevard, McGregor Road, Park Boulevard and Honeyeater Way.

The current traffic conditions on McGregor Road will remain in place, with one lane in each direction between the Princes Freeway and Livingstone Boulevard. While Henry Road is closed, we’ll build the new footpath, build a new bus bay to upgrade the Henry Road bus stop, and upgrade the left-turn slip lane from Henry to McGregor Road.

We’ll also continue to build the new northbound lanes on McGregor Road, between the freeway and Livingstone Boulevard, including installing new streetlights, upgrading traffic lights, and completing asphalting.

In early July, we’ll start works on the Webster Way side of the intersection and the southbound lanes on McGregor Road. Stay tuned for more details.

Other projects in the area

There is a lot going on to create a more efficient transport network for Pakenham, reducing bottlenecks, improving connectivity and safety for all road users. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/pakenham to find out more about the projects and disruptions in your area.

Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade asphalting works

The nearby HealesvilleKoo Wee Rup Road Upgrade is in its final stages and is on schedule to open all new lanes by the end of July this year.

At various times from May to late June, we’ll close sections of Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between Greenhills Road and Manks Road to complete the final layer of asphalt on the project.

These works are highly weather dependent, and closure dates and times may change at short notice.

To make sure you’re receiving the latest information, sign up to receive updates from the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade or text HKWR to 0499 073 073 for SMS updates.

Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project

Pakenham will be level crossing free in May, and new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham will open in early June.

A construction blitz will take place from mid-May with crews working around the clock to demolish the existing Pakenham Station, remove the boom gates and finish the 2.5 kilometre rail bridge.

As we complete these works buses will replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line from 9pm, Friday 17 May until early June .

Big Build goes to Yakkerboo

The Pakenham Roads Upgrade team celebrated Mr. Yakkerboo’s 48th birthday this year with the local community at the Yakkerboo Festival last month.

Together with other members of the Big Build team, including the Pakenham Level Crossing Removals Project team, we spoke with over 500 locals about all the progress to date across the Pakenham area.

We’re excited about the upcoming new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham, and the recent milestones across both the Pakenham Roads Upgrade and the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade to have drivers travelling on new lanes through upgraded roundabouts.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to meet up with the project team in the coming weeks with pop-ups at Heritage Shopping Centre and local schools.

Who is Mr Yakkerboo?

Yakkerboo is a word of Aboriginal origin meaning place of greener pastures.

The Mr Yakkerboo emblem was designed by a local school teacher for the inaugural 1976 Yakkerboo festival.

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