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Major tourist attractions in Latrobe Valley for 2023

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By news@gippsland - 21st February 2023 - Back to News

Latrobe Valley is the heart of Gippsland. The region boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, bursting with funky cafes, knockout dining, parks, green spaces and a swag of lively festivals. The Latrobe Valley is enviously located within arm's reach of enchanting forests, mountain-top adventure, glassy lakes and mighty rivers.

So much to see and do in Latrobe Valley, watch out for the upcoming events for kids and adults to enjoy

Traralgon easy day trips

Traralgon to Walhalla

56 mins, 57 km each way, Visit the picture-perfect gold-mining village, ride the train or tour the gold mine, stopping in at Peterson's Lookout for dizzying views over Tyers River Gorge toward the Latrobe Valley. Feed your wanderlust with Insta-ready buildings and streetscapes, ablaze with a heady mix of colours in autumn - crimson, burnt orange and golden peach.

Onwards to Walhalla. Set in a deep valley and surrounded by plunging hills, this picture-perfect town is the place time forgot. Lovingly preserved from its once-upon-a-time gold mining era, the drive-in on dirt roads is no accident - it's a respectful nod to its heritage and gives a delightful holiday feel.

Take in the Old Mountain Brass Band Rotunda (cue contented sigh), Corner Store, Fire Station and Post Office & Museum. Above the town sits the unique cliff-top Walhalla Cemetery, with more than 1,000 graves testament to the hardship of the past. Even the local cricket oval is not without its quirks - the top of the hill was lopped off in an effort to create level ground.

Set in a deep valley and surrounded by plunging hills, this picture-perfect town is the place time forgot. Lovingly preserved from its once-upon-a-time gold mining era

Traralgon to Tarra Bulga

32 mins, 33 km each way, Set off for the heavenly Tarra Bulga National Park, a rainforest blanketed with ferns, lush valleys and cascading waterfalls. This little pocket of rainforest (the cool temperate kind) is one of the last remaining in the state. In this secret land, it's as if you've unknowingly taken the "Drink Me" potion: walking trails are dwarfed by giant ferns and towering mountain ash trees.

Fronds of ancient myrtle beech stretch from either side of the path creating an emerald canopy pierced by thin shafts of sunlight. Breathe in the fresh, sweet smell of the chocolatey soil underfoot, to the soundtrack of trickling streams and the call of a distant lyrebird.

It's lush. It's green. It's one of the most heart-stirring places you can find and quite unlike any other place in Victoria

Traralgon to Maffra and Tinamba

32 mins, 33 km each way, Head east from Traralgon, passing through Rosedale, an epicentre for antiques and collectables. Caffeine up at warm cafes bursting with country hospitality. Lovely Maffra oozes with quintessential country hospitality and an extra dose of quirk. There's the Maffra Sugar Beet Museum, displaying the history of the local sugar beet industry, and the Gippsland Vehicle Collection with its ever-changing display of unique and vintage cars, bikes, machinery and memorabilia.

Round out your day with a visit to The Pino Deriu Gemstone and Mineral Collection, full of rare minerals and gems in the restored Maffra Court House. If you're in need of a leg-stretch, hit the leafy Macalister River Regional Park with a playground and skate park. The Maffra Market runs the first Sunday of every month. There are a couple of wineries in the area, along the Central Gippsland Wine Trail.

Arrive in Tinamba on an empty stomach at the knockout destination restaurant Tinamba Hotel or enjoy a cold one under the signature verandah, shaded by a canopy of ancient oak trees

Central Gippsland drink trail

Starting near the lush cool temperate rainforest of Tarra Valley, passing through the Gippsland plains and ending in the foothills of Victoria's high country, this wine trail passes through spectacular country scenery.

• Toms Cap Vineyard
• Good Land Brewing Co.
• Narkoojee
• Blue Gables Vineyard
• The Vines on Avon
• Avon Ridge Wines
• Mt Moornapa Wines

By the fire in a pub, sharing a view in a winery or brewery, opening the esky by the beach or dining in one of the state's best wines.

Enjoy a tipple passing through ever-changing scenery, from fern glades to grassy plains, ending in the foothills of Victoria's high country

Eat and drink

Traralgon

Indulge with French toast over the weekend papers in the sun-dappled garden of Food Co On Franklin, or head into town where you'll find Frankie's, a humming urban cafe offering up taste bombs from Breakfast Burritos through to Nam Jim Chicken and Buddha Bowls.

If coffee is life, you can't go past hole-in-the wall coffee connoisseurs One Shot Double Shot, and just up the way, MOMO Traralgon has a range of mega-shakes that will challenge even the most dedicated sweet tooth.

Dishes hitting the table at Little Prince Eating House & Bar would not be out of place in an inner-city queue-at-the-door eatery. Famous for their cocktails and 'Feed Me,' a seven-course degustation consisting of a range of Asian fusion tapas, a main meal and dessert. Around the corner, A Red Dot offers up authentic Japanese fare that's getting rave reviews - try the melt-in-your mouth salmon sashimi.

Dine with a view

Sophisticated, charming and elegant, Neilsons Kitchen prides itself on its innovative, Gippsland focused menu. From breakfast through to dessert, their sumptuous dishes are prepared with finesse and flawlessly presented. Or step back in time at authentic Italian gem, Stellina, they boast the fluffiest gnocchi in town and a huge sun-drenched courtyard just perfect for a cheeky afternoon rose.

Just out of town, you can dine with a view over the vines at Narkoojee, whose contemporary menu provides the perfect accompaniment to their award-winning wines. As the sun goes down, indulge with classic cocktails in the luxe interiors of The Benjamin on Franklin, then make your way over to The 3844 for tapas, more cocktails, and DJ dance-offs.

Dine with a view over the vines at Narkoojee, whose contemporary menu provides the perfect accompaniment to their award-winning wines

Morwell

Coffee lovers make haste - CONT Coffee Bar's skilled baristas brew up flavoursome coffee with beans from Ethiopia to Sumatra and El Salvador.

Cafe Qu Bah, nestled between the Mid Valley Shopping Centre and Village Cinemas, exceeds expectations as it seamlessly takes you from chilli scrambled eggs for brunch, through to crispy skin salmon or beef cheeks for your pre-movie date.

Coffee lovers make haste skilled baristas brew up flavoursome coffee with beans from Ethiopia to Sumatra and El Salvador

Moe

Behind their exotic arched windows, Tommy Brock Cafe takes your brunch favourites up a notch with the likes of chai spiced porridge or pulled brisket eggs benedict, alongside some stellar coffee.

Penny Lane Wine Bar is slinging funky cocktails and celebrating local wine, beer and cider which can be enjoyed from the chic interior or courtyard, alongside a selection of tapas and wood fired pizzas.

Coffee window and cafe by day, swanky tapas restaurant by night, Twenty20 Tapas offers up a flavoursome menu to complement their popular cocktails - the baked gnocchi with lamb ragu is a must try!

Zest Coffee - roasted in Moe, and modern style cafe food, with produce locally sourced where possible

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.

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