Attraktionen
South Gippsland
What's On In Prom Country
9th March 2019 to 29th Feb 2020
The life and work of photographer John Gunn. This exhibition displays the extraordinary work of local farmer, builder and electrician turned photographer John Gunn. He recorded the people, places, events and industry in Toora and the surrounding district in the early years of the 20th century. Photos include the Peace celebrations at the end of the First World War and the development and construction of the Toora Tin Mine
When: Saturday 9th March to Feb 2020. Open 11am to 3pm: Saturday and Sundays, Public Holidays and daily throughout Vic School Holidays.
Cost: Museum Entry: $10 per family (4), $5 per adult, $4 Concession/Pensioner, 0.50 cents per child.
Where: Foster Museum, Main Street Foster
E:enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au
43RD ANNUAL LEONGATHA ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW – entries close
ROTARY CLUB OF LEONGATHA - 43rd Annual Arts Prom Country, Art & Photography Show. ENTRIES NOW OPEN.
The organisers are now accepting entries for this year’s show up until 9th August.
Contact: www.leonartshow.com.au or enquire at info@leonartshow.com.au
See exhibition details further…
Friday, 14th June – Friday, 13th September 2019
'LET ME BE MYSELF - THE LIFE STORY OF ANNE FRANK'
In 2015 the Anne Frank House introduced a new generation of traveling exhibitions: “Let Me Be Myself – The Life Story of Anne Frank”. Apart from the story of Anne Frank and the historical context of her time, it specifically highlights the contemporary relevance of the story of Anne Frank. The worldwide launch was held in Canberra, Australia.
“Let Me Be Myself” contains seven historical modules. The structure and design of this part of the exhibition enables visitors to identify with the personal story of Anne Frank. Large-size pictures show Anne’s happy early childhood in Frankfurt, followed by the immigration to Amsterdam and the time in hiding.
When: Friday, 14th June – Friday, 13th September 2019, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 03 5655 1811
E: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com.au
1st August to 13th August
A SURVEY OF WORKS BY ANNE MILLeR
A Stockyard Gallery exhibition by Anne Miller. Opening Friday 9th August, 4-6pm. All welcome
When: August 1 to August 13. Open Daily 10am to 4pm.
Stockyard Gallery will be CLOSED for a break between 14th August and the 10th Sept.
Stockyard Gallery, Cnr McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
E: stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W: stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th & 11th August
SMALL HALL MUSIC - AUGUST 2019
A program of live music in small halls across South Gippsland throughout August – featuring ‘CANYON’.
Sharp musicianship and silken four part harmonies fuel this acoustic driven band who presents a flashback to 70’s radio sound.
Where & When: Arts-pit, downstairs Grand Ridge Brewery (Mirboo North) - Saturday 10th, Bena Hall - Friday 9th, Ruby Hall - Friday 2nd, Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute - Saturday 3rd, and Toora Hall - Sunday 11th August
Contact: Mary Sullivan,
03 5662 9210
E: mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Friday, 2nd August
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY - 2019 SEASON
Showing: Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017 USA – biography/documentary 88mins)
When: Friday 2nd Augustat 7.30pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead on 0407 543 371
2nd August to Friday 30th August
GIPPSLAND PHOTOGRAPHY INTERCLUB EXHIBITION
Official opening 2pm, Saturday 3rd August.
When: Exhibition open Thursday to Monday, 10 - 4.30pm
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 03 5655 1811
E: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com.au
Friday, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August
Food, Fire & Wine on Fridays:
Food trucks, braziers burning, live music, local wines. The place to meet friends and relax.
When: Friday evenings, 5pm – 8pm
Where: Meeniyan Square, 91 Whitelaw St Meeniyan
Saturday, 3rd August
Held on the first Saturday every month, set in the contemporary and rural village of Koonwarra, this community event exemplifies the best of local produce, and was founded in November 2000 by a not-for-profit association of the regions growers, producers and specialty food-makers.
When: 1st Saturday of each month, 8.30am - 12.30 pm
Where: Koonwarra Hall, Koala Drive Koonwarra
Contact: David, 0411 413 716
W:http://www.kfm.org.au/about-us.htm
Saturday, 3rd August
BRUNSWICK WOMEN'S CHOIR PLUS ACOUSTIC KITCHEN
Brunswick Women's Choir plus Acoustic kitchen. Fundraiser for Toora Bub Hub. BYO lunch, hot drinks provided.
When: 3 August: Workshop - 11.30am - 1pm, Concert -2.30pm - 4.30pm
Costs: Workshop - $15 ($10 conc), Concert - $15 ($10 conc), both - $20 ($15 conc)
Where: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 0427 647 473
Saturday, 3rd & 17th August
This is your opportunity to buy a bargain and help support community programs through the Toora Lions Club.
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 8am - 1pm
Where: Vi-Plus Factory, Jetty Road Toora
Contact: Jeff Unthank, 03 5686 2103
Sunday, 4th August
There are around 15 stalls at this market with everything homemade and home grown, including craft and woodwork.
Refreshments also available.
When: 1st Sunday of each month, 9am to 1pm
Where: Jumbunna Community Hall
Cruickshank’s Road, Jumbunna 3
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 5657 3253
Sunday, 4th August
HERITAGE CRAFT DAY AND BEARD COMPETITION
Display of traditional and disappearing trades! Stall Holders and Food Vendors attending.
The Steam Train will be running, magic lantern show and loads more! Beard Competition for all you bearded men with prizes for the best beards and moustache.
When: Sunday, 4 August 2019, 10am – 4pm
Cost: Demonstrations free
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 03 5655 1811
E: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com
Sunday, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August
Funky ALL-WEATHER Market, Kongwak comes to life with a fabulous variety market every Sunday, with indoor and undercover stalls selling a selection of Vintage/retro and second hand home wares, clothing, albums, art, jewellery, local produce, plants, books, live music, great food and coffee, plus a fun atmosphere.
When: Every Sunday, 10am - 2pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Where: Kongwak General Store and Sheds
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
6th, 14th and 26th August
Our favourite month of the year is August because we dedicate it to celebrating all the incredible businesses in Gippsland.
So to show our love, all the Gippsland Councils have banded together to bring a range of amazing events just for our business community.
South Gippsland Events:
The Power of Influence with Chris Helder - 6 August, Leongatha RSL, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Be there as one of Australia's best speakers guides you to master your mindset, create genuine connections with your customers and take your business to the next level.
Free Small Business Mentoring Clinic - 14 August, Rear of Memorial Hall, McCartin Street, Leongatha, 9.00am - 4.30pm
Council in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS), is offering free mentoring sessions to local businesses within the Shire of South Gippsland to assist in planning, starting or growing your business.
Business Planning Essentials: How to Build a Road Map to Success - 26 August, Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Put your business on the path to long term success at this essential workshop that will take you, step by step, through the vital process of building a business plan to drive your business forward.
For further details on the program and other events please visit the Gippsland Business Festival website.
Saturday, 10th August
COAL CREEK FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET
Fresh food straight from the farms!! Wonderful dedicated locals who grow, make and bake the fabulous fare available seasonally. Plastic bag free, so please come prepared with your own bags.
Now also including a Coal Creek Craft Market.
When: 2nd Saturday of each month,8am -12.30pm
Where: Car park of Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 0408 619 182
E:farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Sunday, 11th August
Harvest Lunch - Vegetables from the garden
Learn the skills to create restaurant plated meals, using produce from the Jacican kitchen garden and Gippsland producers.
Learn the knife skills, cooking techniques and plating to become your own culinary artist.
Create, cook and share a three course meal
When: 11th August 2019, 11am to 2pm,
Cost: $125.00 per guest
Where: Jacican Cooking School & Food Studio, 32 Giles Street Mirboo North
Contact: Jaci Hicken, 03 5668 2475 or 0407 577 205
Sunday, 11th August
Come down to the Tarwin Lower Seasonal Market, bring the whole family and make a fun day of it. Stalls include: local produce, arts and crafts, poultry and pets, food, plants entertainment and much more.
When: Sunday, 11th August,10am-1pm
Where: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverside Drive Tarwin Lower
Contact: Anita, 03 5663 7345
Sunday, 11th August
There is something for everyone at this market with over 70 stalls of Craft, Produce & Plants.
When: Every 2nd Sunday May to September 9am to 1pm
Where: Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch
Cost: Gold donation
Contact: Irene Hunt, 0499 193 884
Sunday, 11th August
Meeniyan Farmers Markets, focus on presenting a wide range of high quality, fresh, local produce, including meats, fish, fruit and vegetables.
When: Second Sunday of every month, 9am - 2pm
Where: Meeniyan Square, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: Melissa, 0419 351 878
W: https://www.meeniyansquare.com.au/
Thursday, 15th August
LEONGATHA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - ALL THINGS ROSE
Leongatha Horticultural Society presents a series of workshops and events for 2019 in partnership with Leongatha Community House. This new initiative aims to introduce and inform all those interested in appreciating, creating and learning about 'All Things Rose'. The joint project will be held on the first and third Thursday afternoons of designated months at the Leongatha Community House. This is an open house and includes afternoon tea.
When: August 15 - Beaded Roses
Where: Leongatha Community House, 16 Bruce Street Leongatha
Contact: Eunice or Lillian,
03 5662 3962 or 03 5657 3268.
W:leongathacommunityhouse.org.au
Saturday, 17th August
ANDREW SWIFT AT GRAND RIDGE BREWERY
Australian country superstar Andrew Swift is bringing his award winning show to Grand Ridge Brewery. Ball & Chain is the 5th and final single to be taken from Andrew Swift's award winning album, 'Call out for the Cavalry'. To celebrate, Swift will be touring the east coast of Australia throughout July & August.
At the 2019 Golden Guitar Awards, the country music industry recognised his hard work and saw Swift take home the Golden Guitar Awards for Qantas New Talent of the Year & for Alternative Country Album of the Year.
When: Saturday, 17 August 2019, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets at:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/andrew-swift-tickets-62910540119
Where: Grand Ridge Brewery, 1 Baromi Rd Mirboo North
Contact: 03 5668 2222
W: https://www.grand-ridge.com.au/
Saturday, 17th August
Farm fresh produce and more.
When: 3rd Saturday of each month
8am - 12noon
Where: War Memorial Arts Centre Hall Main Street Foster
Contact: Juneen Schulz,
0427 809 509
Sunday, 18th August
TROSP is a community project in partnership with Parks Victoria to create a communal meeting place at the site of the current playground at Tidal River. The walks are generally about an hour and a half and are on tracks at the Prom. Participants are invited to walk at their own pace and can stop at any time. Want to know more about the project, or to donate money? See the website.
When: Sunday Aug 18 at 9.30am
Where: Millers Landing - Five Mile car park, W.P. National Park
Cost: Gold coin donation (includes morning tea)
W: https://www.tidalriveropenspace.com
Sunday, 18th August
Come along to enjoy a day of great local produce, a terrific range of local wines and chilled live music!
When: Sunday, - 8am-1pm
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: Melissa, 0419 351 878
Sat, 24th & Sun, 25th August.
FAMDA (Foster Arts Music and Drama Association) - 19th South Gippsland One Act Play Festival.
Sponsored by our local Community Bank® branch of Bendigo Bank, the play festival provides an interesting and varied weekend of theatrical delights.
When: Festival runs over the weekend of the 24th and 25th August.
Where: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street Foster
Contact: FAMDA 03 5682 2077
Saturday, 24th August
With over 20 stalls of fresh local produce, quirky craft, second-hand, music and foodies.
Stalls available
When: 4th Saturday of the month, 8.30am to 1pm.
Where: Community College Gippsland's Leongatha Campus in Howard Street, Leongatha
Contact: David Brereton,
0427 110 769
W:https://www.facebook.com/leongathacommunitymarket/
Sunday, 25th August
The Market offers both indoor and outdoor stalls and runs all year. Stall sites are $10.00. Port Albert is located in beautiful South Gippsland and is the oldest port in Victoria. Visitors are encouraged to come along and see what Port Albert has to offer.
When: 4th Sunday, 9am - 1pm
Where: Port Albert Hall, 20 Victoria St Port Albert
Contact: Gayle, 0437 247 242
Sunday, 25th August
INVERLOCH LIONS COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Come along to enjoy a day of great local produce, a terrific range of local wines and chilled live music!
When: Last Sunday of each month from 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: Klaus, 0417 361 436
29th August – 1st October
ESSENCE OF NATURE - PAULINE GROTTO
Meeniyan Art Gallery presents 'Essence of Nature', works by Pauline Grotto.
Opening September 1 @ 2pm
When: August 29 - October 1, 2019. Gallery open 10am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays)
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E: info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
Friday, 30th August to Sunday, 1st September 2019
43RD ANNUAL LEONGATHA ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
ROTARY CLUB OF LEONGATHA - 43rd Annual Arts Prom Country, Art & Photography Show. The organisers are now accepting entries for this year’s show up until 9th August.
New and established artists of all ages are welcome to enter and prizes totalling over $6000 which include awards for various mediums, photography, 3D (e.g. sculpture), junior sections and All Abilities section. The awards are announced on opening night.
Friday 30th Aug is the opening night for this year’s Art and Photography Show starting at 8.00pm. Cost is $20 and includes finger food and drinks while entered artists are free. Tickets for the opening can be purchased at the door.
When: The opening hours of the show are Friday 30th Aug, 1-5pm (official opening 8pm). Saturday 31st 10am – 630pm and Sun 1st Sept, 10am – 3pm.
Cost: Entry to view the show is $5 per person.
Where: Mesley Hall, Cnr Horn & Ogilvy Street Leongatha
W:https://www.leonartshow.com.au/
Friday, 30th August to Sunday, 1st September 2019
63RD LEONGATHA DAFFODIL AND FLORAL SHOW
Leongatha's iconic Daffodil Festival is just one part of the overall 63rd Daffodil and Floral Show. The event also features a Camellia Show, Flowers and Shrubs, Floral Art, Photography, Children's Work, Plant Stalls and more.
With live music in Bair Street, over 60 stallholders, food vans and free activities for the kids, this is a weekend not to be missed. We'll also have a car club display in the Woolworths carpark, a book sale and delicious sweet treats at the church, along with the Rotary Art Show at Mesley Hall.
When: Friday 30th August - 1.30pm to 5pm, Saturday 31st August - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 1st September - 9am to 4pm
Cost: Admission $5, Children free
Where: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Michael Place Leongatha
Contact: Sue Thompson,
03 5668 6334
W:leongathahorticulturalsociety.com.au
Saturday, 31st August
Huge variety of stallholders including plants, food, bric-a-brac, chooks, art, local veggies and honey, craft and much more.
When: Last Saturday of every month except December (no December market), 8am - 1pm.
Where: Baromi Park, 49 Ridgway Mirboo North
Contact: Graeme Dale, 0490 884 265
W: facebook.com/mirboonorthmarket
What’s On in South Gippsland, in September?
Sunday, 1st September
Nyora Reserve Committee's Annual Father's Day Swap Meet.
Auto Parts, Bric-a-Brac, Car Boot and Much More.
Canteen with light refreshments available. All proceeds go to local community groups.
When: Sunday 1st September, Sellers 6am, buyers 7am
Cost: Selling Sites $10, Admission $5 per head
Where: Nyora Recreation Reserve, Grundy Ave Nyora
Contact: Daryl, 0438 596 408
Friday, 13th & Sat, 14th September
VARIETYVILLE - FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS
In September for the ‘Festival of Small Halls’, Kongwak and Hallston Halls will be fortunate enough to present: Varietyville, a circus, cabaret and comedy spectacular by Acts of Absurdity. The presentations will include circus skills workshops for community members.
When: 13th (Kongwak Hall) and 14th September (Hallston Hall), times TBA
Contact: Mary Sullivan,
03 5662 9210
E:mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W:https://festivalofsmallhalls.com/hallston-2019/
Sundays, 1st & 15th September
MEENIYAN UTE BEAUT CAR BOOT SALE
Rain, hail or shine. $25 a stall. Recycle, upcycle, reduce landfill, declutter, tidy - spark a whole lot of joy! To book call 0422 687 439 or email: meeniyancarbootsale@gmail.com
Organiser: hello@meeniyansquare.com.au
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8am-1pm
Cost: $25 a stall
Where: Meeniyan Square, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 0422 687 439
W: meeniyancarbootsale@gmail.com
Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960, Australia
Wilson Prom National Park
The Prom is one of Victoria’s most-loved places.
At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, it offers spectacular scenery of huge granite mountains, open forest, rainforest, sweeping beaches and coastlines.
Great bushwalks extend from under an hour to over three days. Visitors can camp, caravan or stay in huts, cabins, wilderness retreats or lodges at Tidal River where there is a general store and take-away food shop.
Wilsons Promontory Light station is perched on a small peninsula jutting into the wild seas of Bass Strait.
The waters surrounding the Prom are protected as a marine national park and marine park and offer outstanding diving.
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park
South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra, Victoria, Australia
Coal Creek Village
Coal Creek Community Park and Museum - FREE ENTRY and unlimited fun for the whole family. Come along and ride the bush tramway, buy some old fashioned lollies from the general store, and feed the ducks in the lake. While you're here drop in and have a look at our Community Gallery, and be sure to talk to our volunteers for their knowledge of local history. Come on one of our scary Ghost Tours and see the village at night.
2000 S Gippsland Highway, Stony Creek VIC 3957
Stony Creek Go Carts
Serious Fun - Only 15 to 20 minutes drive from Loves Lane Cottages, near Meeniyan
Established in 2008 Stony Creek Go Karts is the newest and most exciting hire kart track in Victoria.
For individuals, parties and groups of up to 50 people. Stony Creek Go Karts is one of the few tracks who hire out karts as well as provide facilities to bring your own.
Telephone: 03 5664 7272
Leongatha to Port Welshpool
Great Southern Rail Trail
A picturesque rail trail close to Melbourne, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. This rail trail has seen many major improvements in recent years including the opening of the Black Spur bridges near Koonwarra in March 2016. The rail trail has an easily accessible and wide smooth track.
https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/walking-cycling/the-great-southern-rail-trail
Mirboo North to Boolarra Vic
Grand Ridge Rail Trail
A very pleasant forest trail in the heart of South Gippsland that traverses 13 klms of beautiful mountain countryside with a gentle trail grade between Boolarra and Mirboo North.
https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/walking-cycling/grand-ridge-rail-trail
Port Albert, Victoria, Australia
Port Albert
PORT ALBERT is an idyllic seaside coastal fishing village within South Gippsland, fronting Bass Strait and just East of Wilsons Promontory.
Venus Bay, Victoria, Australia
Venus Bay
The small coastal resort of Venus Bay is situated on a narrow peninsula of land, bordered on one side by the open sea of Bass Strait and on the other by the calm waters of Anderson Inlet.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Gippsland/Destinations/Venus-Bay
Inverloch, Victoria, Australia
Inverloch Beach
The protected waters of Anderson Inlet make the coastal town a favourite holiday spot. Swimmers, water sports enthusiasts and surfers flock to the beaches during warmer months, while the surrounding walks and drives make the village a popular year-round destination.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Gippsland/Destinations/Inverloch
20 Cottmans Road, Fish Creek, Victoria, Australia
Waratah Hill Vineyard
South Gippsland is incredibly beautiful and a true, cool-climate region with maritime influences from the often stormy Bass Strait. Wineries from Phillip Island to the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges produce elegant chardonnay and pinot gris, but have found their true expression with pinot noir of superb flavour and structure.
Waratah Hill is located on the road to the iconic Wilsons Promontory National Park, is one of the southern most vineyards on the Australian mainland.