Gippsland Regional Facts
Location
The Gippsland region is located in the south-east of Victoria. It extends from the edge of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Region in the region’s west, eastwards to the New South Wales border, with the northern boundary formed by the edge of alpine country, with the coastline and Wilsons Promontory comprising its southern border. Gippsland includes the Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Casey, East Gippsland, South Gippsland, Wellington Shire Councils, Yarra Ranges, Latrobe City Council, and the Gourmet Deli Region.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census reported a population of 239,647 for Gippsland: 80,115 in East Gippsland, 52,377 in South Gippsland, 33,632 in West Gippsland, and 73,477 in the Latrobe Valley statistical divisions.
Around 1,699 Gippsland dairy farmers produce 1.9 billion litres of milk annually. This represents 33% of Victoria’s dairy production or 22% of national milk output.
The progressive nature of the region is reflected in its strong social infrastructure and thriving Community groups.
Baw Baw Shire Council
Bass Coast Shire Council
Cardinia Shire Council
City of Casey
East Gippsland Shire Council
Latrobe City Council
Shire of Yarra Ranges
South Gippsland Shire Council
Wellington Shire Council
Climate
The weather in Gippsland is generally temperate, with patterns of precipitation and temperature influenced by geography, topography, altitude and proximity to the coast.
Tourism
Gippsland’s natural heritage places comprise of snow-fields, wilderness areas, rainforests, extensive lakes and beaches. Some of the State’s best land and marine parks are in the region such as the Alpine, Wilson’s Promontory, Tarra Bulga and Croajingalong National Parks.
Explore the Gippsland Lakes and soak up the sun on the beautiful Ninety Mile Beach. Visit the largest concentration of Open Cut Mining & Power Generation activity in Australia. Or Journey to Phillip Island and catch a glimpse of the unique penguin parade.
Food and Wine – places of interest:
Tarago River Cheese: based on free range farm with 400 cows, providing fresh milk and 99% of the ingredients used in their cheese.
Jindi Cheese is the largest, private, Australian-owned specialty cheese manufacturer. Based in the rolling hills of Gippsland, Victoria, the heartland of Australia's dairy farming, its multiple awards are testament to a commitment of quality, taste and innovation.
Brandy Creek Winery and View Cafe: Nestled into the evergreen undulating hills, just to the north of Warragul and Drouin, is Brandy Creek Wines and View Café, West Gippsland’s premier wine, food and function destination.
Serendipity Lavender Farm Bed & Breakfast is five star accommodation, with amazing views from every room, a huge spa, conservatory, king sized bedrooms, very spacious lounge and formal dining room.
Wild Dog Winery: enjoy the taste of Award Winning cool climate wines - with stunning views of the Strzelecki Ranges combined with picturesque Vineyard and Olive plantation scenery from the Cellar Door, Wild Dog Winery.
Helena at Parnassus Vineyard is perched on the brow of Camp Hill with sensational views to Mount Baw Baw and the Great Dividing Range, Parnassus Vineyard multi function venue with bed and breakfast accommodation is the ideal location for a country getaway a mere one hours drive from Melbourne.
This is just a small taste of what Gippsland has to offer. For lots more options, visit the Gippsland Victoria Tourism pages.