A guide to organised tours in South Gippsland

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The Prom Country region of Victoria, Australia is home to many beautiful destinations, and several tour operators are on hand to help you experience some of the best that the region has to offer.

Home to the iconic Wilsons Promontory National Park (the southernmost point of mainland Australia), Prom Country is a fantastic destination for family getaways, relaxing romantic weekends, scenic day trips or a variety of other experiences.

Otherwise known as South Gippsland, Prom Country includes Wilsons Promontory National Park (‘The Prom’), as well as surrounding areas of countryside. Towns in Prom Country include Loch, Nyora, Poowong, Korumburra, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Mirboo North, Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, Fish Creek, Foster, Walkerville, Waratah Bay, Sandy Point, Yanakie, Port Franklin, Toora, Welshpool, Port Welshpool and more.

Koonwarra

MeeniyanPhillipIsland

WilsonsPromontoryNational Park

Tarra BulgaNational Park

Grantville

Toora

Yanakie

PortFranklin

Melbourne Morwell

Traralgon

Kongwak

Walkerville

BaldHills

Boolarra

Foster

Korumburra

TidalRiver

Wonthaggi

Inverloch

Cowes

Leongatha

TarwinLower

VenusBay

MirbooNorth

Loch

Poowong

Nyora

ArchiesCreek

FishCreek

Yarram

PortAlbert

Welshpool

SandyPoint

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Prom Country Tours

Australian Cycling Holidays

90 McCartin Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 0468 390 224angela@australiancyclingholidays.com.auwww.australiancyclingholidays.com.au

Australian Cycling Holidays specialises in self guided, fully supported cycling holidays where all you have to do is pedal. Choose from tours that take you along the Rail Trails or tours that take you to the hills and back country. We have something for everyone. Everything is organised and we are on call if you need us. We look forward to welcoming you!

Australian Cycling Holidays has self guided fully

supported cycle tours from 2 to 28 days. We include bikes,

accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and roadside

assist. We love the Rail Trails and offer holidays suitable for

everyone, including the kids, along our 3 amazing trails: Great

Southern Rail Trail, Bass Coast Rail Trail and Grand Ridge Rail

Trail. We also have 2 to 4 day Rail Trail tours to suit your group.

Our cycle tours include:

Great Southern Getaway 2 days / 2 nights

Wild Coast Rolling Country 5 days / 4 nights

Bass Coast & Beyond 6 days / 5 nights

Melbourne Breakout 8 days / 7 nights

Grand Gippsland Cycle Tour 19 days / 18 nights

Gippsland Food Adventures aims to showcase the region’s food, people and country in a fun, relaxed and informative way. It is operated by local farmers who want to share their passion for farming, food and wine to create innovative experiential adventures.

Join our small group tours (4-10 people) to meet the producers,

see their farms, hear their stories and feel the passion that goes

into their produce. Taste and discover where and how some

of Gippsland’s finest produce is crafted in a fun and relaxed

environment.

South Gippsland Farm and Food Tours offer unique farm

experiences around Walkerville and Fish Creek. Our tours take

you off the main roads so you can really connect with the local

environment. Take a half day beef and lamb property tour or a

full day beef, wine and olive oil visit.

We have the flexibility to design tours to meet the specific

needs of groups. Our bus can pick you up from your venue if

required. Please ring us to organise.

1720 Buffalo-Waratah Road, Tarwin Lower VIC 3956 03 5663 2386 or 0419 153 377jenny@gippslandfoodadventures.com.au www.gippslandfoodadventures.com.au

Gippsland Food Adventures

Half day farm tour: $120 per adult, $55 per child

Full day farm tour: $190 per adult

Get a bird’s-eye view of the stunning ‘Wilsons Prom’ and surrounding districts or charter a flight to your favourite destination. Prom Country Scenic Flights provides trips over the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland. Other flights showcase the striking Bunurong coast or the islands of Bass Strait.

A spectacular experience from the moment we leave the

Yanakie airstrip. Highlights include the sweeping Yanakie

Isthmus, the sparkling waters of Shallow & Corner Inlets, the

foothills of the Great Dividing Range and of course, The Prom.

On our Wilsons Prom flight you will see:

• Whisky Bay • Picnic Bay

• Squeaky Beach • Waterloo Bay

• The Lighthouse • Five Mile Beach

• Refuge Cove • Sealers Cove

• Norman Bay & Tidal River Skull Rock

3466 Meeniyan-Promontory Road, Yanakie VIC 3960 0488 555 123info@promcountryflights.com.au www.promcountryflights.com.au

Prom Country Scenic Flights

150km round tours of Wilsons Prom, Corner Inlet OR The Bunurong

(approx 40 min): $200 per adult, $130 per child

270km round tours of Wilsons Prom and the Bass Strait Islands

(approx 1 hr 15 min): $320 per adult, $150 per child

Promhelis

3510 Meeniyan-Promontory Road, Yanakie VIC 3960 0459 318 888info@promhelis.com.auwww.promhelis.com.au

Witness Australia’s southernmost point from the comfort of a modern helicopter. Rugged granite, elevated terrain and breathtaking coastal views combine to provide a flying experience that will never be forgotten.

Smooth flying characteristics and unparalleled views guarantee

an unforgettable flight experience. The remoteness of Wilsons

Promontory and its surrounds are showcased by professional

pilots with local area knowledge.

Promhelis offers:

• Multiple scenic flight options

• Heli experiences

• Private charter

• Island transfers

• Airwork including low level operations

$250 per person

Child under 12: $150

2 children < 75kg: $120 per person

Wildlife Coast Cruises offers scenic cruises around two of the most stunning natural areas in the world, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory.

The full day Wilsons Prom Cruise is an adventure voyage into

a pristine marine National Park, including visits to untouched

islands, views of spectacular rugged coastlines, amazing rock

formations, and experiences with an array of marine mammals

and seabirds. Visit Skull Rock, Kanowna Seal Colony and the

Wilsons Prom Lighthouse, during your cruise on a 20-metre

comfortable catamaran which has a ship to shore tender for

a Refuge Cove stopover where guests can snorkel the clear

waters or take a short bush walk. A delicious freshly made lunch

is supplied along with morning and afternoon snacks during

the trip. You can also enjoy a drink from the licensed bar whilst

listening to the local Captains commentary throughout your

journey. We offer discounts for groups and charters. Coach

pickup options between Phillip Island and Port Welshpool

available for an additional fee. See the Wildlife Coast Cruises

website for sailing dates.

Wildlife Coast Cruises

11-13 The Jetty Triangle, The Esplanade, Cowes VIC 3922 1300 763 739info@wildlifecoastcruises.com.au www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au

Full day Wilsons Prom cruise (approx 8 hours):

$250 per adult, $195 per child

visitpromcountry.com.au

Prom Country Tours

This publication is proudly produced by

Prom Country Regional Tourism Inc

in association with South Gippsland Shire Council.

For more Prom Country information:

• head to the visitpromcountry.com.au website,

• contact a Prom Country Visitor Information Centre,

• or download the Prom Country mobile app.

More Information

Prom Country Visitor Information Centres

Leongatha Community & Visitor Information Centre

Memorial Hall Complex, McCartin St LEONGATHA

12 Silkstone Road (Coal Creek) KORUMBURRA Cnr McDonald & Main Streets (Stockyard Gallery) FOSTER

Open Seasonally

Open Year Round

Phone 1800 630 704 (toll free)

infocentre@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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