 Visit Phillip Island and the Gippsland
East of Melbourne lies the region of Phillip Island and the Gippsland. This region is famous for its natural beauty and extensive wildlife.
Stretching from the very edge of suburban Melbourne east to the Gippsland Lake, and from the inland north of Mt Baw Baw to south, and the very edge of Wilsons Promontory. This is a region of diverse landscapes. Snow capped mountains to the north, rural country areas and sandy beaches and coves of the Tasman sea.
Phillip Island
 Phillip Island is famous for two reasons, wildlife and motor racing. Phillip Island is the home to Little Penguins, Fur Seals and Koalas. Little Penguins can be seen in the evening, returning to their burrows from the sea. Migratory shearwaters, koalas, seals and native birds can all be seen in this protected habitat. Further east, you might also spot dolphins, seals and whales in the sheltered waters of Waratah Bay.
The scenic coastline of the Bunurong Marine Coastal Park offers great viewing platforms to take in the beauty of Phillip Island. For a change of pace, each in in October, Phillip Island switches gear and hosts the 500cc Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the internationally renowned Phillip Island racing circuit.
The Gippsland
While in the Gippsland you can explore the historic gold towns and maritime villages of Walhalla and Port Albert. There is plenty of opportunity for bushwalking, while national parks and wetlands are richly inhabited with bird and plant life.
The Gippsland region has some of the most diverse terrain in Victoria. From canoeing along the Mitchell River to horse riding trails at Glenaladale. Experience the action packed thrills of tamden sky-diving at La Trobe Regional Airport, Traralong.
The Australian mainland’s southernmost point, Wilsons Promontory National Park (known as ‘The Prom’) has incomparable bush and coastal scenery, as well as acclaimed tracks and trails to explore. At Coal Creek Heritage Village, you’ll discover a recreation of the coal-mining shafts, farm buildings and shops of early South Gippsland, while further on, the honey-coloured sands of the seemingly endless Ninety Mile Beach promise solitude, secluded camping and plenty of fishing spots.
 You can explore over twenty parks and reserves throughout the Phillip Island and Gippsland region.
The snow-covered winter slopes of Mt Baw Baw to the blue waters, white sands and granite mountains of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Designated tracks and trails allow you to explore these areas and you may chance upon emus, wallabies, wombats, kangaroos and other native wildlife.
 Spectacular year-round waterfalls, like Agnes Falls, can be found throughout the region and many are accessible from carparks and picnic grounds assembled at the side of the road. In spring, mountain plateaus and heathlands put on a spectacular display of wildflowers and birdlife.
Baw Baw National Park is noted for its significant fauna and striking fragile landscape as well as its abundant and diverse walking tracks. In particular, Leadbeaters possum and the Baw Baw frog are recognised endangered species, the latter occurring only on the Baw Baw Plateau.
 In Winter, Baw Baw Snowfields are ideal for the snowboarder, downhill and cross-country skier. With 35 hectares of groomed runs, five ski lifts, two snow play areas, ten kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails and unlimited terrain amongst the snow gums to explore, you would be hard pressed to find a better venue so close to Melbourne.
In Summer the High Country is a place to relax in the shade of the snow gums. Discover wildlife in the pristine Baw Baw National Park or simply savour the amicable hospitality on offer. With its close accessibility to Melbourne, Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is an ideal place for walkers, artists, ornithologists, photographers and mountain bike riders in a unique, beautiful and fragile setting.
 Major towns:
 Foster
Wonthaggi
Korumburra
Phillip Island
Wilsons Promontory
Warragul
Moe
Mt. Baw Baw
Sale
Lake Wellington
Traralgon
 Things to do:
Cycling
Sailing
Surfing
Horse riding
Cross country skiing
Bush walking
Whale watching
Mountain bike riding
4WDriving
Fishing
For more information regarding your next visit to Victoria, go to Visit Victoria.
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