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Travel with purpose on your next visit to Gippsland.

We love this land. We love that you do too. From snow-capped mountains to gobsmacking beaches, fern-filled rainforests to glassy lakes, plus UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar wetlands, it’s no secret that our natural attractions are our greatest strength.

We join the local communities who live and breathe Gippsland, the Traditional Owners have cared for this country for thousands of years, and eco-conscious visitors in caring for this marvellous patch of planet Earth.

Here, you’ll find eco-friendly experiences, ideas for treading lightly while travelling, and the businesses to support, who are striving for sustainability.

Eco-tourism news

Whale breaching at Wilsons Promontory

Whale Watching Cruise at Wilsons Prom

If there’s one place in Victoria where nature truly shows off, it’s Wilsons Promontory. With its granite peaks, sweeping coastal views, and…
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A Sustainable East Gippsland Getaway

Looking for a getaway with an impact? East Gippsland is full of small, local towns that might not be as well-known as their popular counterparts…
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Wattle Bank Farm, a Sustainable Heaven

Wattle Bank Farm, a little patch of sustainable heaven, 10 minutes from Inverloch. Mushroom growers. Horse lovers. Sustainability enthusiasts.…
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The World's Largest Cider Cellar

Journey inside the atmospheric cellar at Gurneys Cider, known as The Arches, one part of a far broader approach to sustainability.
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Whale Season

Rug up and head to high vantage points along the Gippsland coast to admire the ocean traffic.As winter sets in, humpback and right southern whales…
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The Best Beachside Camping

Set up camp and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean on one of Gippsland’s beautiful, unspoilt beaches.
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West Gippsland Autumn Photography Trail

West Gippsland is a photographer’s dream with once-upon-a-time streetscapes and wild wonders from forested trails and rolling hills, to fern gullies…
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Ways to Tread Lightly in Nature

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Baw Baw Village

7 Peaks Ride - Mt Baw Baw

The Mt Baw Baw 7 Peaks Challenge short road climb is infamous for its leg burning…
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Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy Track Historic Touring Route

The three main tour routes and optional side trips that make up the Aberfeldy Back Road…
Ada Tree Viewing Platform

Ada Tree Rainforest Walk

3.2km, 1.5 hrs | Yarra State Forest | Marvel at one of Victoria’s oldest trees, towering above…
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Agnes Falls

Tucked away in bushland, find a tranquil reserve with a short walk leading you to a stunning…
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Ah Fongs Loop Walk

1.5km, 45 mins | Omeo | Discover dramatic landscape of the old gold mine alongside the…
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Alpine National Park

Alpine National Park stirs hearts with its enviable list of high country adventures, from…
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Alpine Trout Farm

The Alpine Trout Farm Noojee is an experience like no other. Come experience the landscape and…
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Anderson to San Remo Shared Pathway

8km, 2hrs | Anderson - San Remo | A satisfyingly challenging walk between two towns at the…
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Heyfield

Apex Park Heyfield

Heyfield Apex Park is a beautiful park for both kids and adults situated right in the centre…

Places of ecological significance

Croajingolong National Park is listed by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve and it lays claim to over 70 native wildflower, 52 mammal and 250 bird species. There are 65 Ramsar sites Australia-wide, which are wetlands of international significance. Gippsland boasts 2 of these: Corner Inlet and Gippsland Lakes.

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Corner Inlet Marine & Coastal Park

Framed by marshlands and the granite peaks of Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet is a scenic destination, and a haven for fishing and boating.
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Croajingolong National Park

Croajingolong National Park is one of the country’s most beautiful and ecologically significant places, and the stuff of dreams for keen hikers.
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Gippsland Lakes

Gippsland’s iconic waterfront is famed for dreamy sunsets, stunning scenery and unforgettable boating and fishing adventures.

Businesses with a Sustainable Ethos

Choose to support those businesses who are leading the charge with Eco Certification, or have made significant investments in making their properties sustainable.

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Wildlife Coast Cruises

Wildlife Coast Cruises is an environmentally accredited boat tour operator offering unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenic cruises around…
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Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park

The Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park is located on Ninety Mile Beach at Lake Tyers Beach, a stone's throw from scenic Lakes Entrance in Victoria. Only three and a…
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Kilcunda Oceanview Holiday Park

Stunning views of Bass Strait make Kilcunda Oceanview Holiday Park the perfect place for your next holiday. Explore all the delights of Phillip Island and the…
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Gurneys Cidery

Family owned and run, Gurneys Cidery offers a unique cider tasting experience making and selling a range of unique, small-batch craft ciders on site. These can…
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Lakes Explorer Wildlife Boat Tours

Guided Wildlife Boat Tours include one-hour and two-hour options with either two or three passengers. Wildlife may include Fur Seals, Dolphins, Pelicans, Sea…
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Wanderer Adventures

Discover the beautiful granite coastline and unique wilderness of the Wilsons Promontory National Park with our Wilsons Promontory Cruises.Travel in custom…
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The Ridge House

The Ridge House is a four-bedroom country retreat set on 50 acres of private bushland in West Gippsland, just 90 minutes from Melbourne.Perched high on a…
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Metung Hot Springs

The award-winning Metung Hot Springs has bathing and wellness experiences for you to explore throughout its breathtaking site overlooking the magnificent…
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Lonsdale Cruises

Lonsdale Cruises are located at Cunningham Quay in Lakes Entrance and offer a totally different cruising experience.Cruises run for three hours, travelling…

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