Top Things to do in Gippsland
Top Restaurants in Gippsland
10 Geologic Formations in Gippsland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Gippsland, Australia including Big Drift, Whale Rock, Fairy Cove, Eagles Nest, Shack Bay, Settlement Point, Tongue Point, The Caves, Yeerung Gorge, Mushroom Rocks.
Restaurants in Gippsland
1. Big Drift
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jenn-aus - Melbourne, Australia
Incredible!! We arrived an hour after sunrise and did the easy walk in from the carpark and then the short steep (30 metre) scramble to the top. Once we were there, stunning white rolling sand dunes as far as the eye could see. Wow! It felt like being on another planet and we were the only ones there even though it was a long weekend in summer!!I’ve been to the Prom ten times and can’t believe it took until today to experience the Big Drift. We were so glad we came so early because it’s so exposed (hot!) and after taking 100 photos, playing with shadows, sitting in the awesome peace, trekking across untouched fresh dunes (without footprints) and laughing at my partner rolling down the dunes like he was 40 years younger, we were ready to leave all the families arriving with their boogie boards to their fun. Take your sunglasses and water! Don’t go after 10am or you will be fried. I hear it’s great just after rain too. Highly recommend!
2. Whale Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By brianeP3241EH - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Just outside the Tidal River info and campsite and across the bridge is a large rock that really does resemble the head of a whale. It is best seen from the beach without going over the bridge but from wherever you view it enjoy
3. Fairy Cove
4. Eagles Nest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By jkl1965 - Melbourne, Australia
At only a two hour drive from Melbourne Australia's first dinosaur bone, the Cape Paterson Claw, was discovered here in 1903 by William Ferguson in Cape Paterson or what is now Eagles Nest, Bunurong Marine National Park, Inverloch. At low tide stunning rock pools and colorful sandstone formations are revealed which make for good photo shoot opportunities. Not very far down the road in eastern direction you’ll find the township of Inverloch with its beautiful beaches, fishing corners and lovely cafes. The whole coastline is absolutely magnificent. In Inverloch itself there is the Bunurong Environment Center where you can gain a lot of information about the area, its past, present and future ... if you are a really keen ‘paleontologist’ then book a tour with Mike Cleland who will take you to Flat Rocks and will take you back in time 120 million years. Eagles Nest and Inverloch are truly a place for the whole family to spent a couple of weeks discovering, sporting and relaxing near the ocean. Totally recommendable!!! :)
5. Shack Bay
6. Settlement Point
7. Tongue Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By K2950XImikeb - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
We were recommended this walk by Craig at the Yanakee camping ground (just outside national park and excellent place to stop with a camper). Highlight of our OZ trip so far. We parked at 5.30 in early October just after clocks changed so had just under two hours to sunset. Light on interior mountains and Darby valley sublime on way up and then fabulous as we walked made coast and walked to point. Views spectacular. Even got some beautiful dusk light on fairy cove. It’s 4K each way. First 1k is steep but steady climb. The rest is just a stroll. Rewarded with friendly wombat on return and wildlife getting active on dusk drive home so take care.
8. The Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By MackMelbourne
Really enjoyed walking along near the caves and checking them out, Inverloch has so much to do and this is definitely a must, close to Eagles Nest.
9. Yeerung Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By jtgs500 - Mansfield, Australia
We did this walk after the fires had been through. Very quiet and and eerie . The new growth had started and there were trees fallen into the George. Very sobering experience.
10. Mushroom Rocks
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia
So the government has decreed that exercise is allowed and after being locked in the house for quite awhile I thought I would attempt a local-ish hike. I was naive though... while it's only 3k's return... doing this hike less than three weeks out of major surgery probably isn't advisable. So... I didn't make it to the official rocks and I believe I was only 2-300 metres short on making it. But after I got dizzy and feeling ill... I made the decision to turn around and make my way back to the car... and I am glad I did. I am truly stunned by the individuals who are reviewing this and saying that it's a long walk to see a few rocks. The walk was absolutely stunning ... this is part of the Australian Alps Walking Track. There are trees that are stunning to stand at the bottom of and gaze up towards the sky seeing their canopy reach for light. There are ferns that invite you through the lush path... there are areas of water that makes a musical tinkling sound... there are fungi hiding under the leaves and at the base of the trees... bird's add to the natural music of nature. This walk doesn't have to be about the destination... it should be about the journey.
