Attraktionen
South Gippsland
What's On In Prom Country
9th March 2019 to 29th Feb 2020
Foster and District Historical Society Inc. is proud to announce Corner Inlet through the lens - 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
25th April to 3rd June
STOCKYARD GALLERY VOLUNTEERS EXHIBITION
An annual exhibition showcasing a variety of incredible art pieces from our talented community.
When: 25 April to 3 June 2019, open daily 10am to 4pm
Where: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact:03 5682 1125
E:stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W: stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
29th May to 1st July
MEENIYAN ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Gallery 1 - Silent Resilience by Elise Judd
Gallery 2 - ‘All the small things: influence and identify’ by Renee Bucknall
Gallery 3 – Soft Landscapes by Zetta Kanta & Yanni Banikos
When: Wednesday, 29th May to Saturday, 1st. July. Gallery open 10am-4pm (closed Tuesday). Official opening Sunday, June 2nd at 2pm
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: MAG 5664 0101
W: www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
30th May to 15th July
Gecko Studio Gallery presents Round About - The Circle Show.
When: Thursday May 30th - Monday July 15th Thursday to Monday 9am - 4pm. Opening event: Friday May 31st 6-8pm
Where: Gecko Studio Gallery,
15 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 5683 2481
W: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
6th June to 1st July
Stockyard Gallery presents a small sculpture show
When: Thursday, 6th June to Monday 1st July - 10am-4pm. Opening Night Friday, 7th June – 4-6pm
Where: Stockyard Gallery
12 McDonald Street Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery
5682 1125
E: stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W:http://www.stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
Saturday, 1st June
CAFE CULTURE SERIES AT TARWIN LOWER
THE NEW HIP - Steve Blackburn (Fast Forward, Australia You’re Standing in It) at the piano will perform selected hilarious songs from his revue shows. Melbourne’s best; Shane Ryall on guitar and John O’Hagan on upright bass.
Tickets available at Tarwin Lower Mitre 10 Hardware. Limited seating, please book to ensure your place and arrive 15 minutes before the performance.
When: Saturday, 1st June - 8pm
Where: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall Riverside Drive Tarwin Lower
Cost: $20/$18 concession.
Contact: Sophie 03 5662 9202 or Michelle 0487 120 041
E:sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Saturday, 1st June
Gippsland Dreams presents FIESTA CUBANA Featuring a night of sultry boleros, AfroCubana rumbas, guajira, high octane salsa, traditional song and more with the BOOLARRA SOCIAL CLUB Band.
BYO drinks & nibbles Bookings Essential
When: Saturday, 1st June at 7pm
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw St Meeniyan
Contact: 0431 179 317
W: https://www.trybooking.com/480859
Saturday, 1st June
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.
On wet days it is held in the adjoining hall. Dogs welcome on a lead.
When: Saturday, 1st June, 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, 1st June
This is your opportunity to buy a bargain and help support community programs through the Toora Lions Club.
When: 1st Saturday of the month, 8am - 1pm
Where: Vi-Plus Factory, Jetty Road Toora
Contact: Jeff Unthank, 03 5686 2103
Sunday, 2nd and Sunday 16th June
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 687439 or email: meeniyancarbootsale@gmail.com
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8am-1pm
Cost: $25 a stall
Where: Meeniyan Square, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 0422 687 439
Sunday, 2nd June
HARVEST LUNCH - VEGETABLES FROM THE GARDEN
Learn the skills to create restaurant plated meals, using produce from the Jacican kitchen garden and Gippsland producers.
Harvest seasonal produce from the Jacican kitchen garden.
Utilize the pantry and Gippsland produces to create restaurant quality meals.
Learn the knife skills, cooking techniques and plating to become your own culinary artist.
Create, cook and share a three course meal
When: Sunday, 2nd June, 11am to 2pm
Where: Jacican Cooking School and Food Studio, 32 Giles Street Mirboo North
Cost: $125.00 per guest
Contact: Jaci Hicken, 03 5668 2475
E:jaci@jacican.com.au
W:www.jacican.com.au
Sunday, 2/9/16/23 & 30th June
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
Sunday, 2nd June
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
Contact: Dawne Wylie, 03 5657 3253
Thursday 6th June to 1st July
The Stockyard Gallery is holding a small sculpture show from the 6 June to 1 July. Sculptures in all mediums.
When: Open every day, 10am to 4pm
Where: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
E:stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W:stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
Thurs, 6th June & Thurs, 20th June
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 will be an open house & includes afternoon tea.
When: June 6 - Starting Roses in Your Garden. And June 20 - Getting Hip to Rose Hips.
Where: Leongatha Community House, 16 Bruce Street Leongatha
Contact: Eunice or Lillian,
03 5662 3962 or 03 5657 3268.
W:leongathacommunityhouse.org.au
Friday, 7/14/21 & 28th June
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
E:hello@meeniyansquare.com.au
Friday, 7th June
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY - 2019 SEASON
Showing: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018 UK – drama/romance 124mins)
When: 1st Friday of each monthat 7.30pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead on 0407 543 371
THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
Saturday, 8th June
MEENIYAN ART GALLERY PRESENTS ROD QUANTOCK
Rod Quantock is a pioneer of Australian comedy with more than 45 years in stand-up cabaret theatre, television and radio. He is the only comedian to have performed at 30 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and one of the few, perhaps the only to be awarded an Order of Australia for his work. It is not a hyperbole to say that he is an Australian legend!
When: Saturday, 8th June - Doors open at 7.15pm for 8pm start.
Where: Meeniyan Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Cost: $35 pp BYO Drinks, Glasses and Nibbles. Book through trybooking.com.au
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery,
03 5664 0101
W:http://meeniyanartgallery.com.au
Saturday, 8th June
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: Saturday, 8th June,8am -1pm
Where: Car park of Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Phone: 0459 629 000
E:farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Sunday, 9th June
KORUMBURRA SOUTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Join us at the inaugural Korumburra Southern Lights Festival as we party through the afternoon and into the evening. Listen to live music from some of the most awarded country music bands in Australia and local musical talent, fire twirlers, food vans, market stalls, singing competition, massive bonfire and fire drums, lantern making, glow in the dark merchandise and much more.
When: Sunday 9th June, 3.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Korumburra Showgrounds,
South Gippsland Highway Korumburra
Contact: Shirley Arestia & Noelene Cossson, 0438 551 207 or
0438 551 605
E: kba.secretary3950@gmail.com
W: Facebook - Korumburra Southern Lights
Sunday, 9th June
2019 LOCH VILLAGE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Once again, Loch Village presents the flavour and sensation of South Gippsland. This is the 12th edition of the festival. Pop-up restaurant on the railway platform and tutorials available. Visit the friendly retailers of this beguiling village.
When: Sunday, 9th June - 10am-3pm
Where: Loch Village
Contact: Jane or Mark 0413 454 997
0419 393 257
Sunday, 9th June
Held at Tarwin Lower Primary School; 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, 9th June,10am-1pm
Where: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverside Drive Tarwin Lower
Contact: Anita, 03 5663 7345
Sunday, 9th June
Meeniyan Farmers Markets, focus on presenting a wide range of high quality, fresh, local produce, including meats, fish, fruit and vegetables.
When: Sunday, 9am to 2pm
Where: Meeniyan Square, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
W: https://www.meeniyansquare.com.au/
Saturday, 15th June
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, 9th June
Loch Village Market | Winter.
Presented by Lions Club of Strzelecki Inc. There is something for everyone at this market with over 70 stalls of Craft, Produce & Plants.
When: Every 2nd Sunday of the winter months, 9am to 1pm
Where: Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch
Cost: Gold donation will get you in.
Contact: Bernie Dilger, 5659 4244
Sunday, 16th June
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, 16th June
Where: Lilly Pilly Loop – meet at the Lilly Pilly Car park
Cost: Gold coin donation (includes morning tea)
W: https://www.tidalriveropenspace.com
Sunday, 16th June
Local farm fresh produce, homemade preserves and much more at the Glade on the Esplanade, Inverloch
When: 3rd Sunday of each month. 8am - 1pm.
Where: The Glade Park (opposite the Inlet Hotel), Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold 5664 0096
Monday, 17th June
AFTERNOON POETRY AND TEA AT KORUMBURRA LIBRARY
Come to Korumburra Library for a pleasant afternoon of verse and rhymes, prose and couplets. You can bring your own work to read, read works of your favourite poet or just come along to listen.
Bring some afternoon tea and make it a picnic. Poets and poetry lovers and all ages welcome!
When: Monday 17 June, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Korumburra Library, 165 Commercial Street Korumburra
Contact: Burra Poets
Saturday, 22nd June
LEONGATHA COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
If you're a person, who loves fresh food and locally grown produce, you can enjoy this Farmers Market.
When: Saturday 22nd June - 8.30am to 1pm.
Where: Community College Gippsland's Leongatha Campus in Howard Street, Leongatha
Contact: Julie Curtis, 03 5662 6700
W:leongathafarmersmarket.org.au
Sunday, 23rd June
The Market offers both indoor and outdoor stalls and runs all year. Stall sites are $10.00.
When: 4th Sunday, 9am - 1pm
Where: Port Albert Hall, 20 Victoria St, Port Albert
Contact: Gayle, 0437 247 242
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS BEGIN – Saturday 29th June to Sunday, 12th July
Saturday, 29th June
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 8am - 1pm.
Where: Baromi Park, 49 Ridgway Mirboo North
Contact: Graeme Dale, 0490 884 265
W: facebook.com/mirboonorthmarket
Saturday, 29th June
LOCH VILLAGE MAKERS MARKET 2019
Loch Community Development Association is proud to present their first Makers Market.
When: Saturday, 29th June, 10am-3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation at the venue
Where: Loch Masonic Lodge, Bowling Club and Public Hall, Loch
Contact: Sarah
E:vice-president@lcda.org.au
Sunday, 30th June
INVERLOCH COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Come along to enjoy a day of great local produce, a terrific range of local wines and chilled live music!
When: Sunday, 30th June
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: 0448 327 637
What’s On in South Gippsland, in July?
Friday, 5th July
LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
When: Opening Night: Friday 5th July at 8pm. Followed by:Saturday 6th at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday 7th at 2pm, Thursday 11th at 8pm, Friday 12th at 8pm, Saturday 13th at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday 14th at 2pm, Thursday 18th at 8pm Friday 19th at 8pm, Saturday 20th at 2pm and 8pm
Where: Mesley Hall, Cnr Horn & Ogilvy Street, Leongatha
Contact: Amy Smith,0490 525 482
W: https://lyrictheatre.net.au/
Sunday, 7th July
This popular annual event covers all genres/interests and includes Guest Speakers, Games, Costume Competitions and more!
When: Sunday, July 7th 10am - 4.30pm
Cost: Adults $15, Child $10 Observer $5 Tickets available from Coal Creek Community Park and Museum and Eventbrite
Where: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek on 5655 1811
E: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: http://www.coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com
For any inquiries about any events you can also visit the website………for updated content and events @ www.visitpromcountry.com.au or If you would like to submit a local event, you can contact the Prom Country VIC on 1800 630 704 or email us: infocentre@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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.