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Region of Victoria, Australia
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East Gippsland is part of the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia.
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Learn about the Aboriginal Dreamtime (the Dreamtime are Aboriginal stories and legends of how their land was created). Observe traditional Aboriginal dance. Participate in a traditional Aboriginal festival. Take a self guided tour of sacred or historical Aboriginal site.
Near the township of Buchan, lies a honeycomb of caves full of spectacular limestone formations. Tours are available to the Fairy Cave and Royal Cave.Special cave tours (some of which involve donning a helmet and light) for small groups are offered during the school holidays and may be organised by prior arrangement.
Sail aboard a 75 year old 45ft gaff rigged ketch through the Gippsland Lakes. Walk on the 90 Mile Beach, observe water birds, dolphins, seals and historic sites. Expert commentary included. Groups to 35.
Set in natural bushland, Blue pool is a crystal clear pool at Freestone Creek. Freestone Creek is a part of Gippsland’s forgotten goldfields and a short walk from Blue Pool. Several short walks commence from the Blue Pools.
By train or coach (V/Line)
V/line operates trains up to Bairnsdale, but does not any further east of that.
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Mount Hotham · Regional · MHU
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commercial hub and gateway to the Gippsland Lakes
small town on the Tambo River
small hamlet famed for its caves
convenient stopping point at the junction between the Princes and Monaro Highway
mouth of the Gippsland Lakes and popular coastal destination
small coastal town in Gippsland's far east
small town at the edge of the snowline.
local regional centre in Snowy River country and a good place to explore the Snowy River (made famous by the Banjo Patterson Poem).
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