Category: Victoria

Phillip Island is a great destination for a family getaway. Under two hours drive from Melbourne, it offers diverse accommodation to choose from, wildlife experiences, and plenty of opportunities to get into the water. San Remo is the last town before leaving the mainland and the gateway to Phillip Island. Drop into the famous local fishing co-op to pick up a fresh lobster and watch the local pelicans descend on the San Remo wharf for their 11.30am daily feed. The first town on the island is the small fishing village of Newhaven – a popular place for fishing from the pier, surfinf one of the best surf beaches in Victoria, walking along the beautiful Cape Woolamai or exploring nearby historic Churchill Island. On the south-east tip of the island is the quiet village of Rhyll. Wander through the nearby Koala Conservation Centre and Woodland to see koalas at close range or view birds as you walk through the famous wetlands at Rhyll Inlet. Cowes, the main commercial centre on Phillip Island, has a wealth of charming cafes and upmarket restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Take a wildlife cruise to the large fur seal colony on Seal Rocks or enjoy watching hundreds of Little Penguins returning to their burrows at the nightly Penguin Parade at nearby Summerland Beach.

Occupying Victoria’s eastern corner, Gippsland covers a vast and diverse landscape, from unspoilt beaches to vast lakes and mountain ranges. Wilsons Promontory is renowned for its bush and coastal scenery and network of tracks and trails to explore. 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. Gippsland Lakes are fed by the waters of five major rivers and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach and 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, known widely as the seafood capital of Victoria and where the region’s lakes system meets the sea. 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.

This picturesque piece of regional Victoria and New South Wales is an ‘Inland Aquatic Paradise’ for visitors to take some time to enjoy some stunning scenery, lose yourself in the serene surrounds of the forest, Lake Mulwala and of course the mighty Murray River. If you love life by the water you’ll love Yarrawonga/Mulwala. There’s plenty here for water sport enthusiasts, anglers searching for the famous Murray Cod, or take a leisurely lake cruise. There are some great camping spots along the river with numerous stretches of sandy beaches, and the great part is they are easily accessible. Do you want more… ….. you can always enjoy our magnificent 45 holes of golf, explore our river beaches and walking tracks, take a trip to sample our local wines, check out our museums, animal farm, amusement park, and so much more…. Too much for you… …..why not relax for a few days just to soak up our sunshine, maybe do a little shopping, and enjoy some great food at our cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels. Yarrawonga-Mulwala is truly a unique ‘oasis’.