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VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES. Tourism is the lifeblood of many of Victoria's country communities. Parts, but not all, of the Gippsland Region have been affected by the bushfires in Victoria. The most effective way you can support tourism in Victorian country regions is to visit them and if you find accommodation in the Gippsland Region where you would like to stay, call the host and talk to them about their area.
This is a large region on the east coast of Victoria that spreads from the rolling green hills of South Gippsland to the vast eucalyptus forests and mountainous country on the border with New South Wales. - From the mountains to the sea!
South & West Gippsland - home to highly productive farming land, particularly the dairy industry. Highlighted by the Gourmet Deli Trail – a delight of local food and fine wines. Berry farms, orchards, market gardens, trout and deer farms thrive with the help of reliable rainfall. Wilsons Promontory National Park (The Prom) is mainland Australia’s southern most point. It is a national park with 130 km coastline and its mountains, forests, fern gullies and unspoilt beaches are perfect for bush walking. For serious gourmets or those who simply enjoy good food, the towns around Wilsons Promontory and Central Gippsland offer a host of food and wine events showcasing the exceptional local produce of the region.
Central Gippsland & Latrobe Valley - right in the heart of Gippsland and one of it's most diverse areas. From the major urban centres of Morwell and Traralgon to the historic gold mining town of Walhalla and the Baw Baw National Park
East Gippsland, Gippsland Lakes and High Country - From Bairnsdale east to MAllacoota and North to Omeo, this area covers a diversity of geography, sporting and leisure pursuits. Including boating, water sports and fishing on the Gippsland Lakes or the kilometres of pristine coastline and walking, skiing and mountain biking in the great Dividing Range.
The major touring routes in Gippsland wind through magnificent scenery.
Grand Ridge Road in South Gippsland traverses the ridge between the Latrobe Valley and across the Strezlecki Ranges to South Gippsland. The Great Alpine Road extends for 308 km from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta (North East Victoria). It is a sealed road which winds through Victoria’s mountainous Great Dividing Range through the amazing Alpine National Park. The Gippsland Plains Country Road begins in Traralgon and heads east to Stratford, travelling through lovely small townships and farmlands.
There are a wealth of events on the Gippsland calendar to choose from including golf and racing days, music festivals and agricultural celebrations. Gippsland is also a leading cycling destination, playing host to a number of tours and events throughout the year including the Tour of Gippsland and the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
For more a more detailed description of all that Gippsland has to offer you can go to the Gippsland Tourism website. Here is a sample of the events held throughout the year;
Calender of events
January
- Kilcunda Lobster Festival – Kilcunda
- Tastes of Prom Country – Foster
- Ninety Mile Beach Surf Fishing Competition – Golden Beach, Seaspray
- Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show, Wonthaggi
February
- South Gippsland Golf Classic – South Gippsland
- Ficifolia Festival – Drouin
- Hot Sauce and Fiery Foods Festival – Jindivick
- Paynesville Jazz Festival – Paynesville
March
- Inverloch Jazz Festival – Inverloch
- Feast on East – Nicholson
- Leongatha Cycling Carnival – Leongatha
- Stony Creek Cup Day – Stony Creek
- Gippsland Food and Wine Festival
- Celebration of the Roses – Morwell
- A Palate of Passions Festival – West Gippsland
- Harvest of Gippsland – Warragul
- Farmworld – Warragul
- Moe’s TRUenergy Yallourn Jazz Festival – Moe
- Boolarra Folk Festival – Boolarra
- Marlay Point Overnight Yacht Race – Gippsland Lakes, Paynesville
- Coronet Bay Easter Beach Fair with King Neptune
April
- Tarra Festival – Yarram
- East Gippsland Field Days – Bairnsdale
- Mt Baw Baw Cycling Classic – Mt Baw Baw
- Wilderness Bike Ride – East Gippsland
May
- Creative Gippsland Arts Festival
- Shakespeare on Stratford Festival – Stratford
- Walhalla Wound Up – Walhalla
June
- Mt Baw Baw Official Opening of Ski Season – Mt Baw Baw
- Grantville Pirate Festival
July
- Baw Baw Writers Festival – Warragul
- Baw Baw Country Festival of Gardens – West Gippsland
- Tour of Gippsland – Mallacoota
August
- Victorian Bream Classic – Mallacoota
September
- Leongatha Daffodil Festival – Leongatha
October
- Wonthaggi Italian Fiesta
- Sale Cup Day
- Moe Cup
- CFA National Firefighter Championships
- Jayco Herald Sun Tour
November
- Nowa Nowa Nudes Art Show and Outdoor Sculpture – Nowa Nowa
- Grand Final Victorian Bream Fishing Series – Nicholson
- Southern Gippsland Wines Summer Starters
- Neerim South Music Festival – Neerim South
- Wonthaggi Energy & Innovation Festival – Wonthaggi
December
- Lakes Skyshow – Lakes Entrance
Occupying Victoria's eastern corner, Gippsland covers a vast and diverse landscape, from unspoilt beaches to enormous lakes and mountain ranges.
Wilsons Promontory is renowned for its stunning bush and coastal scenery and acclaimed walking trails. Central Gippsland is gourmet country, dotted with wineries, cheesemakers, farmers' markets, and fruit and berry farms. Explore historic gold towns and maritime villages such as Walhalla and Port Albert, or take to the slopes and spend a day skiing at the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort, the closest downhill ski area to Melbourne.
The Gippsland Lakes are fed by the waters of five major rivers and fringed by Ninety Mile Beach. They provide ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and sailing. Dine al fresco at a lakeside restaurant or pub, have a family picnic by a river, or take a stroll through the waterfront villages of Paynesville, Metung or Lakes Entrance.
Continue east to Croajingolong National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve. With more than 100 kilometres of pristine coastline and hinterland, it is a great place to go bushwalking, surfing or spotting various species of bird and plant life. Mallacoota is a good base for exploring the park and also offers excellent fishing and boating.
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