Best things to do in Gippsland

Gippsland's Absolute Must-Sees

Gippsland’s diverse geography encompasses the high-altitude terrain of Mount Bogong and the coastal ecosystems of Phillip Island. This selection highlights the region's natural features, including the W Tree Falls and the fur seal colonies at Seal Rocks. Industrial and historical sites are represented by the Victorian Desalination Plant and the K-183 steam locomotive in Warragul. The Raymond Island Ferry provides the primary link to a significant wild koala habitat, while the Nobbies Centre offers dedicated ecotourism facilities.

Gippsland's Absolute Must-Sees — Map

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W Tree Falls

A waterfall located near the community of W Tree in East Gippsland, situated along the route between Buchan and Gelantipy.

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Seal Rocks Lookout

Observation point at Point Grant providing views of the basalt rock formations and Australia’s largest colony of Australian Fur Seals.

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Nobbies Centre

The Nobbies Centre is an ecotourism destination located at Point Grant, on the western tip of Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.

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Maru Koala & Animal Park

Wildlife park in Grantville featuring native Australian animals such as koalas, kangaroos, and wombats, alongside sheep shearing demonstrations.

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K-183

A K-class steam locomotive (K183) built in 1943, preserved as a static historical display in Warragul.

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Chocolate Factory

Have you ever had a dream about a fantasy land where everything was made out of chocolate?

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Mount Bogong

Mount Bogong, located in the Alpine National Park and part of the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range, is the highest mountain in…

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Victorian Desalination Plant

The Victorian Desalination Plant is a water desalination plant in Dalyston, on the Bass Coast in southern Victoria, Australia.

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Raymond Island Ferry

A chain ferry service transporting passengers and vehicles across the McMillan Strait from Paynesville to Raymond Island.

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Raymond Island Ferry

The primary transport link between Paynesville and Raymond Island, used to access the island's wild koala trail and walking tracks.

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