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South Gippsland and Phillip Island

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

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South Gippsland, Phillip Island & the Latrobe Valley

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

Overview


Gippsland was named after the governor of New South Wales at the time of its first European settlement, Sir George Gipps (1791-1847). At the time of naming, Victoria was then part of the Colony of New South Wales where Gipps was governor form 1837 to 1846.

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Places to visit

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

Places to visit


South Gippsland Tourist Railway
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Things to do

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

Things to do


Some forthcoming events in South Gippsland and Phillip Island:

Phillip Island Whale Festival

Celebrate the annual arrival of some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures as our coastal waters play host to humpback and southern right whales and even the occasional killer whales.

The winter school holidays don’t just mark the half-way point of the school year; they also mean that humpback whales, southern right whales and even the occasional pod of killer whales start to arrive in our coastal waters.  The Island Whale Festival celebrates the arrival of these majestic creatures in our waters.

This immersive three day event takes place on Phillip Island, and has something for everyone, with a weekend packed full of free or low cost activities right across the island. Whale spotting will of course be a highlight of this weekend, and visitors will have plenty of opportunities to do this from either land or sea.



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Inverloch Jazz Festival

Over 80 bands covering all styles of Jazz. 4 major venues all in close proximity.



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Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Showcasing the world's best motorcycle riders at this picturesque circuit.

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Creative Harvest Edible Garden Weekend

Basket of vegetables

Creative Harvest Edible Garden Weekend is an open edible food gardens weekend in West Gippsland. It has workshops and activities for kids, as well as number of open vegetable gardens to visit. Full details at Creative Harvest website



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Tarra Festival

Every Easter the district comes alive with activities for the annual festival.

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Kilcunda Lobster Festival
Lobster sales, lobster spinning wheel, amusement rides, roaming clown, food, wine & market stalls, live country music, animal farm, a great day out. The festival is held next to what White Hat considers to be one of the most atmospheric locations for a caravan park in Victoria. ..
Drouin Ficifolia Festival
This community festival celebrates the flowering of the red ficifolia gum tree. ..
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Markets

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

Markets


Lakeside Market Packenham

People walking by lake with market in background

This market in its pleasant lakeside setting features food & drink trucks, live music and over 60 makers stalls showcasing fashion, art homewares and more. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

White Hat can recommend this market as a pleasant place to shop, relax and listen to live music while longing on the amphitheatre steps. Full details at Lakeside Market Packenham>>



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Island Craft Market
An /indoor/otdoor market with over 60 quality handmade craft, plant and produce stalls. Theme is make, bake abd grow. Home cooked food available. Volunteer market and profits are returned for local community needs. The market runs on the 2nd Saturday of the month with some exceptions - check with organisers. ..
Moe Art & Craft Market (Old Gippstown Market)
Art & craft in a family friendly atmosphere in a historical village setting. ..
Kongwak Market
An indoor/outdoor market selling craft, produce and collectables. ..
Jumbunna Bush Market
A range of crafts and produce. ..
Inverloch Community Market
An indoor/outdoor craft market. Last Sat in Jan, Easter Sat & Sun, Sat & Sun before Melbourne Cup. ..
Mirboo North Country Market
An indoor/outdoor market selling bric-a-brac and other goods. ..
Berwick Akoonah Park Market
A large indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, fresh produce, clothes, bric - a - brac. More information at Akoonah Park Market. ..
Loch Village Market
A large outdoor market with a wide range of goods. ..
Rokeby Community Market
An indoor/outdoor market selling a range of goods including local produce. ..
Traralgon Farmers' Market
Selling fresh regional produce from around Gippsland. This market is now operated by the Lions Club of Traralgon as from Sept 2008. ..
Churchill Island Farmers' Market
A farmers' market in the pleasant surrounds of Westernport Bay with produce including wine, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. ..
South Gippsland Farmers Market
A Farmers market selling fresh vegetables as well as fresh Rabbits, hormone free beef, fruit,cheese, wines, and many other produce all locally made. ..
Drouin Produce & Craft Market
An outdoor market featuring fresh produce, art & craft. ..
Latrobe Country Markets
New & second hand goods, produce, craft, plants & trees, discount groceries and lollies. This market, one of the oldest in Victoria was formerly known as the Morwell Sunday Market. ..
Grantville Variety Market
Produce & quality second hand goods. ..
Longwarry & Disrtict Fire Brigade Market
An indoor/outdoor market with over 150 stalls selling Bric-a-brc and other goods. This market raises funds for he CFA. ..
Lardner Park Market
A market selling quality art and craft. ..
Warragul Arts Market
The Warragul Arts Market features painters, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery, pottery, print makers, authors, illustrators and dress makers. White Hat can recommend the market fro those in the area wanting to increase their range of hands-on artistic pursuits. As well as market stalls, it also features buskers, arts activities, meet the artists and demonstrating artists. ..
Farmers Market@The Old Cheese Factory
This market is on the second Saturday of the month and complements the long running Casey-Berwick Farmers Market also held at the Old Cheese Factory on the 4th Saturday of the month. There is a wide range of farm fresh produce including organic fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses and olive oils, specialty breads, free range chicken and eggs, varieties of meats including lamb, beef, veal, pork and venison, together with baked goods, preserves and herb and vegetable seedlings and much more. The market has been accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association. It is run by the Berwick Woodworkers Club who collect a $2 donation from shoppers and these funds are used to support local community groups. More information at Old Cheese Factory Farmers Market
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Coal Creek Farmers’ Market
The Farmers’ Market is held in the main carpark and picnic area with ample parking just metres away. The market is placcy bag free so BYO your trolley, baskets and reuse your own plastic shopping bags. ..
Prom Country Farmers' Market
A farmers' market selling fresh local produce. ..
Berwick Computer Market Swap Meet
A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. ..
Loch Winter Market
Loch Public Hall Committee run five winter markets from May to September on the second Sunday of the month that are held in the hall. We have a variety of goods from local produce veggies, honey, jams and sauces, clothing ,hand crafts, bric a brac and lots more. So come along have a cuppa and scones and maybe a stroll around our historic village. All funds raised go towards the hall upkeep. ..
Newhaven Market
A wide range of new and srcond hand goods. ..
Casey-Berwick Farmers' Market
Farm fresh and organic seasonal vegetables, fruit, free range lamb, poultry, eggs plus barramundi and rabbit and a whole lot more direct from the grower. Bring your own bags and trolleys. There is a special twilight market from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd December 2010. ..
Port Albert Market
A market selling a variety of products. ..
Yarram Market
An indoor/outdoor market featuring craft, plants and other goods. In 2007 the April market will be on 8 April ..
Wilsons Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market
Featuring a variety of home produced goods. ..
Venus Bay Twilight Markets
A range of goods and entertainment. ..
Lions Tooradin Community Market
A market with a variety of goods. A project of the Lions Club of Balla Balla ..
Tarwin Lower Market
An indoor/outdoor market with a range of goods. ..
Koowee Community Market
A community market with craft, trash, teasure and trinkets. ..
Inverloch Farmers Market
Offering a great range of clean, green, local fresh food. "Fall in Love with Local Food" ..

Places to stay

South Gippsland and Phillip Island

Places to stay


Selected places to stay in South Gippsland and Phillip Island:

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