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South Gippsland
What's On In Prom Country
17th January to 18th February
Washed and Found – a study of items found washed up entangled in kelp on Waratah Bay beach – pencil drawings and acrylic paintings - Suelyn Watterson.
When: Exhibition from Thursday 17th January to 18th February, open Thurs. - Mon, 9am to 4pm. (Closed Tue & Wed)
Where: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: 03 5683 2481
E:info@geckostudiogallery.com.au
30th January to 25th February
'CAELUM ET TERRAM' - SKY AND EARTH
Exhibition by Martin King. Opening Sunday Feb 3
When: January 30 - February 25. Open 10 - 4pm (closed Tuesday)
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery - Gallery 1, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E:info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
30th January to 25th February
Exhibition by Mandy Gunn
Opening Sunday Feb 3
When: January 30 - February 25. Open 10 - 4 (closed Tuesday)
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E: info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
Friday, 1st February
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT LEONGATHA RSL
Leongatha RSL presents Live Entertainment on a Friday evening.
When: Friday February 1 - Emily Murdica.
First Friday of the month. Acts begin at 7pm, happy hour 6pm to 7pm Bistro open 7 days. Large collection of memorabilia to view.
Cost: Free Entry
Where: Leongatha RSL, Cnr. Smith Street & Michael Place Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 2747
1st February to 28th February
Come and visit this exhibition lovingly created by 3 local artists: Florence Crighton, Lynn Fisher, and Patricia Richards.
Grand opening: 2nd February, 2pm to 4pm.Drinks and nibbles provided.
When: Exhibition throughout February - open daily 10am to 2pm
Where: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
E: stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W: stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 17th February
Four dynamic singers (Rebecca Barnard, Brooke Russell, Monique di Mattina and Jacqueline Tonks) belt out harmony versions of an exquisite choice of songs, ranging from jazz, rock, blues, folk and originals, chart toppers from the past decade, accompanied by a talent packed live band.
When: Ruby Hall - 1 February - Tickets available online at https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=454301&
& Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute, 2 February - Tickets at Mitre 10, Tarwin Lower.
Bena Hall, 15 February - Visit website for more information
Mirboo North, 16 February - Tickets at the Wren's Nest, Mirboo North
Toora Hall, 17 February - Tickets available, contact Mary - 5682 1166
(Various Locations)
Cost: Various - minimum $15 per person
2nd February to 28th February
Our new exhibition BIRDS OF A FEATHER features works by award-winning mother and daughter artists, Carol Linton and Anne-Marie and Debra Patterson.
When: February 2 - 28. Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Toora Village Studio Gallery, 25 Stanley Street
Contact: 0423 155 542
Saturday, 16th February
A celebration of all things Garlic at Victoria's only Garlic Festival. Discover garlic heaven and explore amazing locally grown South Gippsland garlic, as well as garlic from across Victoria. Try garlic beer and garlic ice cream, enjoy regional wines and cheeses, listen to a great program of music, and learn all about how to grow and cook garlic from special garlic-loving guests, including chefs Adam D'Sylva and Alejandro Saravia, garlic guru Penny Woodward, author Janice Sutton and many more.
When: Saturday 16 February, 9am – 4pm
Where: Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Hanily Street Meeniyan
Cost: $10 for Adults, Kids under 16 are free.
Contact: Meeniyan Festivals and Events Inc.
W:meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au
Saturday, 16th February
Live Music at the Hall with Craig Amy and Friends, a 3-piece band that play a variety of contemporary music, allowing a great singalong and the ability to get your groove on.
Songs such as; Holy Grail, April Sun in Cuba, Tainted Love & more
When: Saturday 16 February 2019 at 7:00pm
Cost: $15 per person
Where: Hallston Hall, Grand-ridge Rd Hallston
Contact: 0427 686 277
W:https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=460471
Saturday, 16th February
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, 17th February
TROS 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 to stop at any time.
This walk will be Tidal Overlook from the Cenotaph
When: Third Sunday of each month from 9.30am
Cost: Gold Coin Donation includes Morning Tea
W:https://www.tidalriveropenspace.com
Sunday, 17th February
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
Saturday, 23rd February
Wood Engraving Print Workshop. Saturday 23 February with Bob Hickman. Artist Quarter Studio (Koonwarra). $150 per person, includes tools, materials and a light lunch.
When: Saturday 23 February, 10am to 4pm
Cost: $150 per person
Contact Bob for more information - 0439 303 244
W: https://bobhickman.blogspot.com/
Saturday, 23rd February
If you're a person, who loves fresh food and locally grown produce, you can enjoy a new Community Farmers Market.
When: Saturday 23rd February, 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
Saturday, 23rd February
Huge variety of stallholders including plants, food, bric a brac, chooks, art, local veggies and honey, craft and much more.
When: Last Saturday of the month
8am - 1pm
Where: Baromi Park, 49 Ridgway Mirboo North
Contact: Cheryl Belton, 0490 884 265
W:facebook.com/mirboonorthmarket
Sunday, 24th February
GEAR HEAD - SOUTH COAST SHOW & SHINE
South Coast Show and Shine - raising money for Eastern Health Foundation Cancer Research.
Cars, bikes, trucks, tractors, army tanks and rides. Live Armoury display, helicopter rides, live music, and FREE kids activities all day including a face painter and tumble town play centre. There will be coffee carts, slushies machine, ATM, hot and cold food and drinks all day. Fully licenced and catered for.
Awards given out on the day.
When: Sunday the 24th of February 2019. Gates open at 8am
Cost: Entry $10 per car, bike or truck - gold coin donation for passengers. General admission $5 per adult, children under 15 free.
Where: Toora Recreation Reserve, Jetty Rd Toora
Contact: Joe, 0431 020 881
Sunday, 24th February
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: February 24th 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, 0407 577 205
E:jaci@jacican.com.au
W:www.jacican.com.au
Sunday, 24th February
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 27th January 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: 0448 327 637
Sunday, 24th February
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: Sunday 9am - 1pm
Where: Port Albert Hall, 20 Victoria St Port Albert
Contact: Gayle, 0437 247 242
Sunday, 24th February
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
27th February to 1st April
A FEW FACES - MEENIYAN ART GALLERY
A Few Faces by Roger Boyce
Opening Sunday March 3 at 2pm
When: February 27 - April 1 2019. Gallery open 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays).
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery - Gallery 1, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E:info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
27th February to 1st April
Exhibition by Bev Mitchell-Symons.
Opening Sunday March 3 at 2pm
When: February 27 - April 1 2019. Open 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays).
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery - Gallery 2, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E:info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
27th February to 1st April
Exhibition by Dawn Duncan-Smith.
Opening Sunday March 3 at 2pm
When: February 27 - April 1 2019. Open 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays).
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery - Gallery 3, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
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.