Wilsons Promontory National Park, Gippsland, Victoria © Visit Victoria

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Guide to Gippsland

Brimming with incredible nature and culinary experiences, Gippsland guarantees the perfect indulgent escape.

Stretching 542 kilometres (337 miles) from Melbourne to the New South Wales border, Gippsland covers the entire south-east corner of the continent. If you’re seeking unforgettable wilderness adventures and wildlife encounters, Wilson’s Promontory and Tarra Bulga National Parks deliver in spades. Cruise along the glistening blue waterways of Gippsland Lakes, bike ride through quaint towns, explore ancient caves and take a scenic drive through picturesque landscapes spanning country to coast, indulging in gourmet treats and beautiful wine along the way.

Trips and Itineraries

Whisky Bay, Wilsons Promontory National Park, VIC © Mark Watson

4-day great outdoor adventure around Gippsland

Man and dog on Golden Beach in Gippsland © Destination Gippsland

8-day wine and nature road trip through Phillip Island and Gippsland

Forest Caves Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria © Visit Victoria

9-day Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive

Couple walks their bicycles alongside green grapevines in the Barossa Valley © Tourism Australia

7 eco-friendly day trip ideas

Destinations near Gippsland

Little penguins, Phillip Island Nature Park, VIC © Phillip Island Nature Park

Phillip Island

Croajingolong National Park, East Gippsland, VIC © Visit Victoria

Croajingolong National Park

Chinatown, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Melbourne

Bathing Boxes, Mornington Beach, Mornington Peninsula, VIC © Visit Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Dominique Portet Winery, Yarra Valley, VIC © Tourism Australia

Yarra Valley

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Wilsons Promontory National Park, Gippsland, VIC © Roberto Seba, Tourism Australia

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Man fishing with a guide during a Djiljit Coastal Fishing Experience © Koomal Dreaming/Russell Ord

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We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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