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Introduction:

The Gippsland region stretches from just east of Melbourne all the way to the state border with New South Wales in Victoria's far east, covering hundreds of kilometres of coastline and a rich collection of state and national parks.

One of the region's top attractions is the Wilsons Promontory National Park, which consists of striking granite peaks and an array of local flora and fauna, forming the southern most tip of mainland Australia.

West Gippsland is characterised by lush, rolling hills and major dairy and farming industries. The area around Drouin, Warragul, Yarragon, Jindivick and Neerim South is a popular tourist route, encompassing a large collection of farms, vineyards and outlets selling local produce and smallgoods.

The Latrobe Valley, covering the area from Moe to Traralgon, is home to the state's massive coal mining and power generation industry. North of the Latrobe Valley are several large lakes and the spectacular mountains of the Great Dividing Range including the snow resort of Mount Baw Baw.

In East Gippsland, visitors will find rugged forest terrain, unspoilt beaches, and abundant wildlife. The Gippsland Lakes, which extend from Sale to Lakes Entrance, is the largest inland waterway system in Australia, and with over a million hectares of public owned parks in the area, it is the ideal location for bushwalking and water activities. Sandy beaches, fresh seafood and waterway cruises are just a sample of the attractions on offer.

Visitor Information Centre Visitor Information Centres in this region.

Photographic features:

Photos of Wilsons Promontory National Park, covering landscapes and other natural attractions in the area.

Photos of Croajingolong National Park, including Point Hicks and Gabo Island.

Regional guides provided by others:

Baw Baw Country
A guide to experiencing the splendour of this region located in the Baw Baw Plateau
Gippsland Gourmet Country
Experience the superb gourmet delights of this area featuring berry farms, wineries, smallgoods, meat products, dairy foods and the many eateries and restaurants around the countryside
Prom Country Tourism
Information about Wilsons Promontory including the national park, nearby towns, services and attractions in the region

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Gippsland destinations:

Bairnsdale Bairnsdale
Large city, Gippsland Lakes, Cathedral, game reserve
Bruthen Bruthen
Historic buildings, East Gippsland Rail Trail
Cabbage Tree Creek Cabbage Tree Creek
Tranquil community, Mt Raymond, forest walks, waterfalls
Drouin Drouin
Gourmet Deli Trail, gardens
Foster Foster
Wilsons Promontory gateway, gallery, museum, dairy centre
Golden Beach Golden Beach
Secluded beachside town, 90 Mile Beach, ocean fishing, camping
Inverloch Inverloch
Beaches, scenic coastal drives, jazz festival
Kilcunda Kilcunda
Rugged coastline, walking trails, beaches
Korumburra Korumburra
Coal Creek Heritage Village, cattle industry
Lakes Entrance Lakes Entrance
Popular coastal resort, 90 Mile Beach, fishing industry
Leongatha Leongatha
Dairy industry, tourist railway
Mallacoota Mallacoota
Remote fishing village, beaches, forests
Marlo Marlo
Sea-side community, Snowy River, Cape Conran
Metung Metung
Fishing and boating village, beaches, Gippsland Lakes
Mirboo North Mirboo North
Strzelecki Ranges, brewery, Grand Ridge scenic road
Moe Moe
Gippsland Heritage Park, lakes
Morwell Morwell
Rose gardens, Power Works, lakes
Neerim South Neerim South
Tourist village, farming district, Tarago Reservoir
Noojee Noojee
Toorongo Falls, trestle bridge, rivers, forests
Omeo Omeo
Remote town, Alpine National Park, gold mining history
Orbost Orbost
Snowy River, timber industry
Paynesville Paynesville
Gippsland Lakes, Raymond Island, boating, beaches
Port Albert Port Albert
Historic sea port, Maritime Museum, boating
Port Welshpool Port Welshpool
Fishing port, beaches, museum
Sale Sale
Art gallery, game refuge, Port of Sale, lakes
Sandy Point Sandy Point
Scenic coastal community, beaches, Wilsons Promontory
Tarwin Lower Tarwin Lower
Tarwin River, Long Table
Traralgon Traralgon
Large city, gardens, historic buildings
Venus Bay Venus Bay
Holiday coastal town, surf beaches, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Walkerville Walkerville
Beaches, fishing, lime kilns, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, lighthouse
Waratah Bay Waratah Bay
Quiet and secluded beach community, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Warragul Warragul
Dairy capital, Farm World, arts centre, Gourmet Deli Trail
Wonthaggi Wonthaggi
Coal mining history, historic buildings, Cape Paterson
Yanakie Yanakie
At entrance to Wilsons Promontory, beaches, dairying industry
Yarragon Yarragon
Tourist village, Strzelecki Ranges
Yarram Yarram
Historic buildings, Tarra Bulga National Park

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