Wonthaggi is located in South Gippsland, several kilometres inland from the coast, between Inverloch and the gateway town to Phillip Island, San Remo.

Between 1910 and 1968, black coal was mined from Wonthaggi's network of underground mines, creating a thriving industrial settlement for miners and their families during those years. Since the mine closure, Wonthaggi has developed into a large commercial centre, with parts of the old mine now reopened for guided tours. Places of interest in the town include the former railway station which houses the Wonthaggi Historical Society and displayed outside the Wonthaggi Hotel are the giant jaw bones of a 23 metre whale that washed up on a near by beach back in 1923.

Located just 7 kilometres south of the Wonthaggi town centre is the seaside community of Cape Paterson. It offers a scenic and tranquil coastal retreat for visitors and marks the start of the 12 km scenic coastal drive to Inverloch passing through Bunurong Marine Park and offering spectacular views.

	Coalfields Art Gallery A gallery showing painting, sculpture, pottery, ceramics and jewellery from local leading artists
	State Coal Mine A journey back to the difficult working conditions of mining days past with historic buildings, interpretive displays, walking trails, picnic areas and a souvenir shop (note that underground mine tours are currently suspended)

	Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park Stretching along some of Victoria's most beautiful coastline, the park features rugged sandstone cliffs, sandy coves, rocky headlands, caves and rock pinnacles
	Bass Coast Rail Trail This is the only coastal rail trail in Victoria and covers 16 kilometres of rugged coastline, farmland and coastal bushland from the junction of the Bass Highway at Phillip Island Road to Kilcunda and Wonthaggi

	Visit Wonthaggi A guide to Wonthaggi's businesses, services, events and entertainment
	Walkabout - Wonthaggi A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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