Top Things to do in Gippsland
Top Restaurants in Gippsland
Top 10 Historic Sites in Gippsland, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Gippsland, Australia including Walhalla historic Walk, Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine, La Trobe Swing Bridge, Toongabbie Mechanics' Institute, St James Anglican Soldiers Memorial Church, Wairewa Trestle Rail Bridge, Omeo Historic Park & Museum, Grant Historic Site, New Works Historic Area, Horseshoe Bend Tunnel.
Restaurants in Gippsland
1. Walhalla historic Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By T1402UMjob - Craigieburn, Australia
Walhalla is a historic gold mining town. The buildings are all authentic to the late 1800s era, though some are rebuilt in the style after being burnt down, as Walhalla has had many fires. There is abundant historic signage providing both narrative and photographs. The Post office museum is worth inspecting too, for the cost of a donation. The tramway walk above the town offers nice scenic views. Quite a few steps to get to it but it’s fairly flat once you get there and an easy walk. It’s also the beginning of the great alpine walking track that can be followed all the way to Canberra. The walk is as long as you want or as short as 400 metres between stepcases at either end of town. The fire station is unique as it’s built across a creek due to lack of flat ground in the valley. The Chinese gardens site is on the edge of town but nothing much to see as it’s now a camping ground. The walk up to the mountain top cricket ground is a bit steep and continues uphill for 1 km in a zig zag path . Wear sturdy shoes as the path gets very rocky. Take a bat and ball for a hit on the cricket pitch when you get there. Take water, camera, snack, and a hat. There is seating and information boards at intervals on the way up to the oval. Allow more than the 45 minutes return it says it takes unless you are very fit. The uphill is quite strenuous and you will want to spend time at the top as well as reading info boards . I would allow 1.5 hours to do it comfortably .
2. Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
An authentic underground goldmine that is heritage listed. Tour groups of up to 30 people are escorted by an experienced guide. The Mine is well it, plenty of room and well ventilated. It is very safe. Tours operate daily except Christmas Day at 1:30pm - and at 12noon and 3pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Reviewed By MikesChoiceone - Rowville, Australia
We first visited this location in 2017. Returned in 2020 with my brother who is visiting us from sunny Sri Lanka. Walhalla is a great place to visit with lots of history. In short this is one of the townships which got electricity at the same time as Melbourne. But then it was the ghost town which got electricity as the last place in the same region. You would Wonder what does that means. Please visit and experience what happened.
3. La Trobe Swing Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By royv647 - Traralgon, Australia
It has been many years since I have driven on that road and did not know the bridge had been bypassed, as kids it was always a treat to go over the bridge to the beach towns nearby. Nice it has been bypassed and preserved. You can now drive into the park area beside the bridge, park the car and take your time walking about and reading all the history of this great engineering feat by the great Aussie engineer and architecture John Grainger. Built in 1883 it is still in great working order and signage tells us it is opened every Sat, at 3pm. Every Sunday at 4pm. And the 2nd. Wednesday of the month at 11am. It is the oldest operational swing bridge in Australia. There was a big restoration done over four years and opened in 2006 at a cost of nearly $1,000000. Really worth going to see this historic bridge that crosses the Latrobe River, just imagine the different types of traffic that have passed under it and over it over the generations, it is fantastic that we are lucky enough to be able to walk across it today and enjoy the experience. A must place to visit when in the area. A credit to all involved, I assume it is volunteers who do the opening, if so well done .
4. Toongabbie Mechanics' Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By royv647 - Traralgon, Australia
I can remember years ago when this building was a bit of a wreck, it is a credit to the community here on a fabulous restoration job. Built by local builders in 1883 one can only imagine the functions that have been held here over that period of time , this place has sure seen a lot of history go past it’s doors. Now I think numerous functions happen here and it is available for rent . It would be a great venue for a special family event. The village green is next door and it is well maintained, call past and have a look when you are driving through town.
5. St James Anglican Soldiers Memorial Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By royv647 - Traralgon, Australia
This church is built from lovely old bricks that were probably hand made, lots of great colours in them. The architecture is impressive , not sure when it was built but it has seen some history past it’s door in the Main Street of town . There is a foundation stone dated 1920 on the building , I assume this was when it was renamed in honour of those that lost their lives in the First World War, A notice board says services are held here at 9.30am on the 1st.2nd.and 4th. Sunday’s of the month . Sadly church was closed so could not see inside Take the time and visit when in town.
6. Wairewa Trestle Rail Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 835springb
A history spot in beautiful peace valley . The road is easy to access . Very nice . Worth a visit ! The nearby has excellent view , birds singing, cattles in grassy valley , it just beautiful peaceful . I like this place . Definitely
7. Omeo Historic Park & Museum
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By pinebarfarm - Picton, Australia
Loved walking through this park and museum with friends and kids, lot's to learn, the courthouse was exceptional as were the other displays. Really enjoyed this little gem.
8. Grant Historic Site
9. New Works Historic Area
10. Horseshoe Bend Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Maxx8585 - Coburg, Australia
Amazing forest scenery, nice stroll that takes an hour or so. Small gradient down to the creek and them up again
