Sale lies at the heart of the Gippsland region, stuck somewhere between east, south and central Gippsland. Maybe this is why Sale and the Thompson River join the Gippsland Lakes in this location. Sale, Vic was once a thriving oil town and the headquarters for Esso in this region. Oil plays a smaller part these days, … Read more
Cowwarr is not the type of town where you would expect to find one of Gippsland’s most unique tours, Cowwarr Ghost Adventures. Most people would drive through the main street without giving the town a second thought. Cowwarr is a very small rural town that has a population of a little over 300 people, with … Read more
Coming into Maffra from any direction one of the first things you notice is the surrounding farmland whether it be dairy or vegetable farms. Lush green paddocks with rolling fields, cows grazing and corn or canola growing. It is a beautiful sight. Driving into Maffra you will instantly be drawn to the tree-lined nineteenth century Main … Read more
Just behind the brand new Port of Sale facility in Sale Gippsland, you will find a delightful piece of history moored at the dock waiting to take you on a magnificent journey down the Thomson River. The Rubeena will take you back in time as you glide through the water on your Port of Sale … Read more
Lake Wellington is the largest lake in the Gippsland Lakes system. With its shallow waters and sandy bottom, it is not only a perfect spot for a swim on a hot day, but it is also a brilliant spot for fishing in Gippsland. The shores and the larger area around Lake Wellington are underdeveloped, with … Read more
There are many places a town should be proud of and one for us is The Gippsland Vehicle Collection, Maffra Motor Museum. For a small town in Australia with a population of 5,000 people, it is amazing to think that a vehicle collection museum as beautiful and unique as this would call our little town … Read more
It is rare to find such a small, yet wonderful museum like the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum in Sale, Victoria. Larger War Museums would love to have some of the items that this amazing museum has on display, especially with the stories that go with them from local servicemen and women of Gippsland. This is … Read more
For some people taking their horse out on the weekend for a free ride is the best way to see local places around them and enjoy a day out as well. Here in Gippsland, we have so many beautiful trail rides for horse and their riders. Places to ride your horse in Wellington Shire Gippsland … Read more
One of the great things about living in Gippsland is that you can go swimming anywhere from the mountains to the sea. Being such a big area as Gippsland is, most parts will have their own little swimming holes that are popular with locals and others who have discovered these gems. Today I am going … Read more
Marley Point is one of those family-friendly, laid back, easily accessible spots on the Gippsland Lakes that is well worth a visit. Be it a day trip, camping or just for a swim in Lake Wellington. Marley Point is best known as the location for the Marley Point overnight Yacht Race. The Marlay Point Overnight Race has … Read more