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Attractions to choose from: (half day each) Tarra Bulga Rainforests Walk to the famous suspension bridge, see the interpretation Centre and discover the story of the heartbreak hills. Plus take in the sweeping views from the Grand Ridge Road.
Energy and Industry PowerWorks Energy Technology Centre interactive energy displays and viewing operational coal mines and power stations. Plus the Power Trail: viewing paper mills, gas turbines, and coal briquetting, carbonisation and experimental clean coal technologies.
Latrobe Regional Galleries Eastern Victoria's premier art and craft gallery. Eight exhibition spaces housing an impressive permanent collection and travelling exhibitions. Plus Switchback Gallery contemporary art, or Faith and Fabric innovative spiritual art display.
Gippsland Heritage Step back in time to before the 1930s at Old Gippstown. Stroll through a park featuring buildings, vehicles and machinery from the pioneering days. Plus the Old Brown Coal Museum featuring stories of the SEC, and the township of Yallourn which is no more.
Walhalla Historic Township A historic gold mining village hidden deep in the mountains, once home to 4,000 residents, but now less than 20. Plus a museum visit and tramway walk, or 4WD tour of ghost towns, and gold, copper and limestone mining relics.
Military Memorabilia Battleground relics from around the world at the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum. Stories of local shipwrecks and plane crashes. Plus a view of the revitalised inland port of Sale with its historic swing bridge.
Latrobe Gardens Morwell's Centenary Rose Garden features over 4,000 bushes including 350 varieties of modern and heritage roses. Plus Wirilda Environment Park or the Jean Galbraith Flora Reserve at Tyers, a memorial to the noted botanist and author.
Inquiries/Bookings: MOUNTAIN-TOP EXPERIENCE (5134 6876), Murray Brown (0422 581 671), or use the Booking Form.
Links: Gippsland Region: www.destinationgippsland.com.au Central and West Gippsland: www.experience.gippsland.com Latrobe City (the hub of Gippsland): www.visitlatrobevalley.com Gippsland Arts, Culture & Heritage: www.creative.gippsland.com
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