景点
South Gippsland
What's On In Prom Country
1ST September to 28th October
When: Opening Saturday 1st September, 2-4pm. Gallery Open: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Toora Village Studio Gallery, 25 Stanley Street Toora
Contact: 0423 155 542
15th September to 9th October
COSMIC EXHIBITION AT STOCKYARD GALLERY
You are invited to a Cosmic Exhibition of the RAINBOW SERPENT & COMET VENUS by Junitta vallak (aged 81) with featured artist Skylar Farley (aged 8), Junitta's Great God Daughter, and her Dragons.
When: The official Opening Saturday 15th September at 2pm.
Exhibition From Thursday 13th September to Tuesday 9th October, open daily from 10am to 4pm
Where: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
E: stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W: stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
20th September to 15th October JUXTAPOSITION - EXHIBITION
Maggie Malone, Harry Pullar, Chris Tuttle & Kerry Spokes.
When: 20 September - 15 October. Opening event Friday 21 Sept between 6-8pm. Gallery open Thurs - Mon, 10am - 5pm (7 days mid Dec - end Jan) closed Tue & Wed
Where: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: 03 5683 2481
E: info@geckostudiogallery.com.au
BUNURONG COAST EDUCATION - SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
What’s happening to our coastline?
Friday 28 Sept 2-3.30 pm
Rockpool Ramble:
Sunday 23 Sept 2-4 pm
Friday 5 Oct 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Astronomy - Dancing With the Stars:
Monday 24 Sept 7.30-9.30 pm
Dinosaur Discovery – At the Caves Rock Platform:
Mon 1 Oct 10 – 12 pm
Wednesday 3 Oct 10-12 pm
Thursday 4 Oct 10 – 12 pm
Dinosaur Discovery – At Flat Rocks:
Sunday 30 Sept 9-11 am
Dinosaur Discovery – At Eagles Nest:
Tuesday 2 Oct 10-12 pm
Cost: Free - bookings essential. Online bookings
Where: Bunurong Education Centre, Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch
Contact: 03 5674 3738
28th September to 6th OctoberDEATH AND THE MAIDEN - LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE
Manipulation? Mistaken identity? Murder? Lyric Theatre's gripping psychological drama, Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, is a suspenseful play dealing with revenge and justice in the aftermath of a brutal dictatorship.
When: Performances on specified dates over the period September 28th to October 6th 2018, 2pm and 8pm performances
Costs: $25 adults’ $20 concession
Where: Mesley Hall, 65 Ogilvy St/Cnr Horn and Ogilvy Streets Leongatha
Contact: Amy Smith, 0490 525 482
W: https://lyrictheatre.net.au/
Monday 1st to Friday 5th October
WILSON'S PROM SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - WEEK 2
Junior Ranger – Rock-pool Ramble
1 Oct 9am-10.30am
Discovery Kids
1 Oct 1pm-1.45pm
5 Oct 1.30pm-2.15pm
Junior Ranger – Wildlife Detective
2 Oct 9.30am-11am
Junior Ranger - Flora Explorer
2 Oct 11.30am- 1pm
Wildflower Wander
2 Oct 1pm- 2.30pm
Suitable for participants 10yrs +. Includes 2km walk.
Indigenous Cultural Walk
3 Oct 9.30am- 11am
Junior Ranger – Mini-beast Discovery 3 Oct 1pm- 2.30pm
Junior Ranger – Bird Brain
4 Oct 9am-10.30am
Junior Ranger – Coastal Caretakers
4 Oct 1pm-2.30pm
Junior Ranger – Nature Treasure Hunt 5 Oct 10am-11am
Please note there is a limit of 2 Junior Ranger activities per child
Cost: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Where: Wilson's Promontory National Park, Tidal River
Contact: Prom Information Centre, 03 8427 2122
W: http://wilsons-promontory-national-park.eventbrite.com
MANNAGUM COMMUNITY HOUSE SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
Workshops:
Monday, 1st October
‘Physical Theatre for Kids’ with Samara Cunningham. A creative dance workshop that explores children’s individual expression.
Fully supervised- Bookings are essential.
Cost: $10 or $5 concession – ages 8 to 12
Where: 33 Station Road, Foster
Contact: 5682 1101
Wednesday, 3rd October
‘Cook ‘n’ eat’ with Juneen Schulz at Toora Primary School gym, on Harriet Street from 11am to 1pm.
Have fun preparing a delicious meal from local produce and enjoy lunch together. Ages 5+
Cost: Free
Contact: Mannagum Community House, 5682 1101
Upcoming event:
Wednesday, 10th October
CORNER INLET PAMPER DAY
Rejuvenating pamper day for farming families with onsite Childcare provided. Activities include; Massage, Facials, Manicure, Hairdressing, and craft activities. Lunch and entertainment also provided.
Cost: Free, bookings essential!
Supported by Toora & Foster Community Bank, Burra Foods Foundation, South Gippsland Shire Council, Prom Country Lodge and Toora Lions.
Enquiries and all bookings for the above events – please telephone
5682 1101
33 Station Road, Foster 3960
3rd October to 30th October
ACROSS THE STRAIT - SERIES ONE
Exhibition by Jennifer Marshall.
This is a first in a series of works by artists who link Tasmania and South Gippsland. For this artist, Jennifer Marshall, the sea is a means of communing with the world around her.
When: Throughout October. Gallery open Wednesday to Monday: 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tuesday Closed
Free entry
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery- Gallery 2&3, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E: info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
3rd October to 30th October
FIGURE SCAPES by Josephine Allen.
Inspired by a love of the Renaissance, figure studies and landscapes. Most artworks have been completed in the last 18 months, with a few favourite older works on the theme. Josephine is a figurative artist who has been exhibiting since 1985 and loves allegory in nature.
When: 10 - 4 (Closed Tuesdays).
Opening Sunday October 7 @ 2pm.
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery - Gallery 1, 84 Whitelaw Street
Contact: 03 5664 0101
Friday, 5th October
The Prom Coast Film Society committee looks forward to your company on the first Friday of each month.
When: October 5 – Don’t Tell (2017 Australia – drama 110mins)
Screening 7.30pm on the First Friday of each month.
Cost: Annual Subscription: $60
Quarterly subscription: $25
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Rd Fish Creek
Contact: 0407 543 371
W: http://www.famda.org.au/film
Friday, 5th October
JAN PRESTON PRESENTS 'WONDERFUL WINNIE'
Tribute to Winnifred Atwell Show.
The Bena Hall Committee is proud to announce a ONE & ONLY appearance of internationally renowned New Zealand & Australian Pianist & Entertainer Jan Preston. The life and music of the piano great including a collection of projected photos from the 50's 60's & 70s.
Bookings required in advance.
When: Friday 5th October 8pm.
Cost: $20.00 Supper included, BYO Drinks & Nibbles
Where: The Bena Hall, Main Road
Contact: Maureen, 03 5657 2276
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October
'THE GOB-IRON STRING BAND' AND 'CAT & CLINT'
Inspired and driven by Traditional Appalachian Mountain Music and fiddle tunes and ballads through generations of players from Australia and the USA.
When: Friday 5 October at Ruby Hall 7.30pm, Saturday 6 October at Yanakie Hall 7.30pm and Sunday 7 October at Hallston Hall 2pm.
Contact: Mary, 03 5662 9210
E: mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Saturday, 6th October
This band is all about playing R&B music - from swinging Chicago blues, 1950's Rock and Roll and jump blues - through to the 60's & 70's blues rock and modern blues.
Phone Mary for ticketing info.
Where: Sandy Point Community Centre & Hall, Church Parade
Contact: Mary, 03 5662 9210
E: mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Saturday, 6th October
TREVOR KEILAR - PERFORMING JOHNNY CASH AND CHARLIE PRIDE SONGS AND MORE
Friends of Coal Creek Inc.
Presents- Trevor Keilar also, kindly supported by our local (Korumburra) talented star Kaylah Thomas, in the interval.
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
Where: Richard Street Reserve, Korumburra
Cost: $30 B.Y.O Nibbles & drinks
Contact Joan 5655 2126 or Shirley 0400 976 248
Saturday, 6th October
PINOT & POOCHES AT WARATAH HILLS VINEYARD
An event for dog lovers and wine lovers to unite.
Waratah Hills Pinot & Pooches event includes a guided tour of our vineyard for you and your pooch, lunch and a glass of wine.
*All dogs attending must be vaccinated, social and kept on a lead at all times.
When: Saturday 6th October, 12 midday & 2pm we will be taking a Guided Dog Walking Tour of the Vineyard
$60pp + Dogs are free
Where: Waratah Hills Vineyard, 20 Cottmans Road Fish Creek
Contact: Megan Travers,
0408 356 558
Saturday, 6th October
A chance to celebrate our local breweries in true Bavarian style! Set in the Meeniyan Square, you’ll find BBQ, live music and of course beer in a relaxing atmosphere. Loch Brewery, Bullant Brewery and Sailors Grave will be served on tap in our keepsake beer steins.
When: Saturday October 6th from 4pm
Cost: Beer stein purchase of $6. Refundable with return of beer stein if you don’t want to keep it. Beyond that, just beer and food costs. Hosted by Meeniyan Pantry & Cellar in the Meeniyan Square
Where: 82 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: Rhiannon or Marty, 0432 937 497 or 0402 883 142
E: meeniyan@pantryandcellar.com.au
Saturday, 6th October
KOONWARRA SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
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.
On wet days it is held in the adjoining hall. Dogs welcome on a lead.
When: 1st Sat morning each month,8.30am - 12.30 pm
Where: Koala Drive Koonwarra
Contact: Rod Faudel, 0408 619 182
E: koonwarrafarmersmarket@gmail.com
W: http://www.kfm.org.au
Saturday, 6th October
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
Saturday, 6th October
"BREATH" A CONCERT FOR HARP AND GUITAR
Michael Johnson-Harp & Evripides Evripidou-Guitar. Two of Australia's premier instrumental musicians with backgrounds in folk, classical & jazz, drawing influence from Ireland, Spain and South America.
Presented by Inverloch Jazz Festival Bookings can be done online through www.invyjazz.com or by phone
When: Saturday 6th October 7pm
Cost: $20.00 BYO drinks, food and glasses.
Where: Community Hall, Inverloch, Community Hub, 16 A'Beckett St Inverloch
Contact: 0408 233 466
Sunday, 7th October
There are around 15 stalls at this market with everything home-made and home grown, including craft and woodwork.
Refreshments also available.
When: 1st Sunday of each month, 9am to 1pm
Where: Jumbunna Community Hall, Cruickshanks Road Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
Sunday, 7th October
KONGWAK MARKET
A Funky all-weather, market
When: Every Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Jane- 0417 142 478
Monday 8th to Friday 12th October
2018 SOUTH GIPPSLAND SENIORS WEEK AND THE VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL- COME JOIN US
October is the start of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
You can pick up your copy of what's happening in South Gippsland - from either of the Visitor Centres in Korumburra or Foster - or you can download a copy from the South Gippsland Shire Council website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Home-Document-downloads-Aged and Disability-Seniors Festival or www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au.
When: Seniors week in South Gippsland runs from Monday the 8th to Friday the 12th October with an additional two events - one on the 17th October and Musical melodies on Monday the 12th November (put that one in your diary)
Various times for all activities.
Cost: Most activities are either free or low cost- with the highest cost being for a lunch in Toora $16.00 at the Royal Standard Hotel, $7.00 for a movie ticket at Stadium 4 Cinema in Leongatha, $5 for the Soup and Sandwich day at Korumburra, $5 for a High Tea in Mirboo North and $5 for the Garden Tour Bus Trip
W: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
11th October to 5th November
An exhibition of photographs, taken by members of the South Gippsland Camera Club, showing a wide range of subjects, styles and photographic techniques. For information about the Camera Club contact David Hosking on 0418 210 949.
When: 11 October to 5 November, 10am to 4pm daily.
Where: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr McDonald & Main Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
E: stockyardgallery@dcsi.net.au
W: stockyardgalleryandshop.org.au
Friday, 12th October
Art, Performance, Pizza - just the essentials.
This Art Show is an exhibition of photography and visual art, and a staged performance of written art pieces by young artists in Southern Gippsland. Entry is free, and there will be Pizza, Finger Food and Mocktails at the bar. We are dressing up a bit, because it's an Art Show! All ages, youth friendly event, presented by Made in South Gippsland (FReeZA Committee).
When: Friday 12 October, 5pm to 11pm. Exhibition opens at 5pm, judging announcements at 8pm. live music from 9pm
Where: Serafino’s (downstairs), 7-9 Bair Street Leongatha
Contact: Sophie Dixon,
03 5662 9202 or 0418 949 860
sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: https://sophiedixon2.wixsite.com/theartshow
Friday, 12th to Sunday 14th October
WILSON'S PROMONTORY GOURMET ADVENTURE
Wilsons Promontory Gourmet Adventure. WINE, DINE, COOK & HIKE!
When: 12-14 October 2018
Hosted by ‘100 mile foodie’
For more information please contact Marlene by email: marlene@100milefoodie.com.au
W: http://www.100milefoodie.com.au/even/gourmet-retreats
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 October
Australian Plant Society South Gippsland Group. Spring Flower Show. Plant Sales and Book Sales
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 10am to 4 pm
Cost: Adult Entry $4.00
Where: SGHAC clubrooms, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead street
Contact: 03 5664 2221
Saturday, 13th October
JACICAN COOKING CLASS – PIES, PASTIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS
Learn to make pies (sweet and savoury), pasties and home-made sausage rolls, including your own rough puff pastry. You'll leave with your own baking, the recipes and take home tips.
When: Saturday 13th October, 2018, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: $94.00 per ticket
Where: Jacican Cooking School and Food Studio, 32 Giles Street Mirboo North
Contact: Jaci, 03 5668 2475
Saturday, 13th October
COAL CREEK FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET
Fresh food straight from the farm to you! Plastic bag free, so BYO bags.
When: Second Saturday of each month, 8am to 1pm
Where: Car park of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, 12 Silkstone Road, Korumburra
Contact: 0459 629 000
W:http://www.facebook.com/CoalCreekFM
Sunday, 14th October
11TH ANNUAL COAL CREEK LITERARY FESTIVAL 2018
This Year’s Authors: Scott Gardner, Les Twentyman, Alison Corke, Paheer Para, Amy Bodossian, Katherine Boland, Alison Knight, Michael Hyde & Dorothy Johnston.
When: Sunday, 14 October 2018. From 10.30am to 5.00pm. Prize winners will be announced at 12.30pm at the Festival.
Cost: Event Admission: $10, Concession: $8, Child Under 16: $5
Admission includes simple lunch.
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 03 5655 1811
E: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W: coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com
Sunday, 14th October
The market offers a great mix of Produce, Goods and Bric A Brac.
When: 2nd Sunday of the month (Oct - April). 8.30am to 1pm
Where: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: 0447 398 822
W: http://www.lochvillage.com/market.html
Sunday, 14th October
KONGWAK MARKET
A very popular, interesting weekly funky all-weather Market
When: Every Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Korumburra - Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
Sunday, 14th October
Craft, Treasure and Fresh Produce
When: Second Sunday of the month from 10.00am to 1.00pm
Where: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverside Drive Tarwin Lower
Contact: Anita, 03 5663 7345
Saturday, 20th October
You too can join the very popular Garage Sale Trail on Saturday 20 October 8:30 am - 1 pm, book a stall at this event in Leongatha, Free activities including jumping castle, popcorn, fairy floss and face painting.
Cost: Car boot stalls are $15.
To register contact the school on 5662 4355
Where: 101 Horn Street Leongatha
Contact: Chairo Christian School,
03 5662 4355
E: leongatha@chairo.vic.edu.au
Saturday, 20th October
JACICAN COOKING CLASS – PASTRY TARTS
Learn to make tarts using short, stable and rich short crust pasties. You'll leave with your own pastries, the recipes and take home tips.
When: Saturday 20th October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: $94.00 per ticket
Where: Jacican Cooking School and Food Studio, 32 Giles Street Mirboo North
Contact: Jaci, 03 5668 2475
Saturday, 20th October
FAIRER WORLD BAZAAR
Leongatha Uniting Church are hosting an alternative gift fair. Browse the stalls for quality gifts that benefit community projects in Asia, Africa and Australia. Chat to stall holders with first-hand experiences of making a difference in developing countries. Be inspired to change the world, one small step at a time.
When: Sat 20th October 9am-2pm
Where: Leongatha Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha
Cost: Free Entry: light refreshments available
Contact: Johanna Haasjes,
03 5662 2494
Saturday, 20th October
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET-FOSTER
Farm fresh produce is available, and so much more.
When: 3rd Sat each month, 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
Where: Foster War Memorial-Hall
Contact: Juneen on 0427 809 509
Sunday, 21st October
TROSP WALK
Each month, members of TROSP invite all interested persons, to experience and enjoy the walking tracks local to Tidal River at Wilson's Promontory.
When: 3rd Sunday at 9.30am.
Where: This months’ walk is Mt Vereker - Five Mile Car Park.
Read about the project on the website - and how you can help.
W:https://www.tidalriveropenspace.com/
Sunday, 21st October
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Local farm fresh produce, homemade preserves & more
When: 3rd Sunday of each month.
8am - 1pm.
Where: The Glade Park (opposite the Inlet Hotel), the Esplanade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 5664 0096
Sunday, 21st October
KONGWAK MARKET
A very popular, funky all-weather, weekly market.
When: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Jane - 0417 142 478
Saturday 27th October
HALLOWEEN AT COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK AND MUSEUM
A GREAT FAMILY NIGHT OUT!
Buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
For more details visit:
www.coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com
Why not go to Halloween on the Saturday and then head on down to Foster on Sunday for the Foster Primary School Garden Party Fete??
Saturday, 27th October
Celia Rosser Gallery presents an evening of beloved classics with Duo Aquarius.
Complimentary wine on arrival.
Bookings: Andrew Rosser
0455 777 334
When: Saturday October 27th. Music starts 7.30pm
Tickets $35
Where: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser,
0455 777 334
E: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
W: http://wwwceliarosser.com.au
Saturday, 27th October
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET AT BAROMI PARK
Stallholders sell plants, food, bric- a- brac, chooks, art, local vegies and honey, craft and much more.
When: Last Saturday of each month, 8am – 1 pm (Summer-Autumn)
Where: 49 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: 0490 884 265
Saturday, 27th October
FAMDA 65TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
You are invited to a birthday party. Celebrate as FAMDA turns 65.
Let’s party like its 1953!
Theme: The Fabulous ’50s
Frock up in formal or semi-formal after 5 finery & furbelows
Jukebox Crooners & Guest Artists
Supper provided B.Y.O Drinks & Nibbles. Tables of 10 or individual
RSVP by 22nd October 2018
When: Arrive: 7:30pm Saturday 27th October 2018
Cost: $30 per head
Where: FosterWar Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster
Contact: 0418 342 445
Saturday, 27th October
LEONGATHA COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
With a great ambiance, live music and a marquee for people to sit and enjoy a coffee and some tasty food.
When: 8.30am -1pm
Where: CCG Campus, 3-8 Howard Street, Leongatha
Contact: Julie Curtis, 5662 6700
Sunday 28th October
FOSTER PRIMARY SCHOOL GARDEN PARTY FETE
Buy a pre-paid wristband for $25 or $15 and your child can have unlimited rides and activities all day
Never before, have we had so much to offer for the price of a wristband!
Some of our attractions include:
· 8 Horse Carousel
· 5 Climber Rock wall
· Wild One – inflatable Rollercoaster
· Meltown Challenge
But that’s not all….we have more:
· Mini Golf
· Super Striker
· Billy Carts
· Camp Rumbug will be running old fashioned games all day
· South Gippsland Tank Adventures bring an amazing military vehicle to climb on and explore.
· There will be a Kids Club area filled with toys, games, and places to make art!!
Save the date!! – Sunday 28th October from 10 am to 3pm
Address: 75 Pioneer Street Foster
Contact: 5682 2370
Email: http://www.fosterps.vic.edu.au/
Sunday 28th October
Two Beautiful Mt Eccles Gardens - both very different.
MT ECCLES MANOR - 9 Hall Rd, Mt Eccles.
Including flowers such as , irises, roses, perennials, and exotic trees. Located next to the Mt Eccles Hall with personalised garden walks available. For a small extra cost a sausage sizzle lunch is available. Bring a rug. Enquiries to Christine
CARRELLY - 575 Canavan’s Rd, Mt Eccles South.
Combining natives, exotics, edibles, and succulents, with stone walling, walkways with distant vistas, and little surprises. Proceeds from this garden go to support 'Days for Girls'. Morning or Afternoon Tea are available to enjoy on the deck.
When: Sunday 28 October, 10am to 4pm
Entry $5 per garden
Contact: Christine / Nola,
0438 241 240 / 0412 484 131
Sunday, 28th October
The Port Albert Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month (excluding January & Easter - these Markets are held Australia Day & Easter Sunday). The Market offers both indoor and outdoor stalls and runs all year. Stall sites are $10.00.
Visitors are encouraged to come along and see what Port Albert has to offer.
When: 4th Sunday of the month, 9am - 1pm
Where: Port Albert Hall, 20 Victoria
Contact: Gayle, 0437 247 242
Sunday, 28th October
KONGWAK MARKET
A very popular, funky all-weather, weekly market.
When: Every Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Jane - 0417 142 478
Sunday, 28th October
JACICAN COOKING CLASS - Vegetables from the Garden - Long Lunch
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.
• Utilise the pantry and Gippsland produce to create restaurant quality meals.
• Learn the knife skills, cooking and plating techniques to become your own culinary artist.
• Create, cook and share a three course meal.
When: Sunday October 28 - 11.00am to 3.00pm
Cost: $105.00 per ticket
Where: Jacican Cooking School& Food, 32 Giles Road Mirboo Nth
Contact: Jaci, 03 5668 2475
Sunday, 28th October
INVERLOCH COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
BYO basket or bag, plastic bag free shopping is encouraged.
When: Last Sunday of each month, 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade, Inverloch
Contact: 0448 327 637
What’s On in South Gippsland, in November?
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd Nov
Featuring roses - as it is spring! The Welshpool Spring Flower show has the wonderful displays of general cut flowers, fruit and vegetables, pot plants, photographs, home produce and floral art exhibits. A huge plant sale from the Historical Society Nursery at the rear of the hall is always a feature. This year for the first time, the show will also include sculpture as an outdoor exhibition. The theme in 2018 is 'Marine'. Refreshments are available. New exhibitors always welcome.
When: Friday 2nd November, 1.30pm to 5pm & Saturday 3rd November, 10am to 4.30pm
Entry $3 / Children U15 FREE
Where: Welshpool Hall, 49 Main Street Welshpool
Contact: Show Secretary,
03 5184 1376
Friday 9th & Saturday 10th Nov
47TH ANNUAL LEONGATHA ROSE SPECTACULAR
Large cut flower section.
Sixth annual feature rose plant sale & posies. Children's activities.
When: Friday 9 November: 12noon - 5pm & Saturday 10 November: 9am - 4pm
Admission $5. Children free.
Where: Memorial Hall, Michael Place Leongatha
Contact: Josie, 03 5657 3292
Please 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 5655 2233 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 a wide smooth.
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.
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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.
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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.