South Gippsland 9 Day Tour

Plunge into awe-inspiring scenery and discover there is more than meets the eye.
Settle in at the Prom Country Lodge and spend your days exploring the rolling hills and spectacular shorelines of South Gippsland! Journey into Wilsons Promontory and cruise along the beautiful granite coast, immersing yourself in its natural wonder. Take a walk back in time as you unearth the gripping history of Victoria’s oldest Port, and together we shall meet the colourful locals whose passion for the region and love for community makes South Gippsland a must-see destination.

DAY 1 | HOME TO HAHNDORF
Welcome to our 9-day South Gippsland Tour. Sit back, relax and catch up with old and new friends as we make our way to the Adelaide Hills. With comfort stops along the way, we arrive at our hotel in Hahndorf in time for dinner. Manna of Hahndorf | 1 night

DAY 2 | HAHNDORF TO MELBOURNE
Eager to explore green valleys and rugged coastlines, we settle into another travel day. Stopping in Horsham for lunch we continue onto Caroline Springs. Here we’ll check in, enjoy dinner and have good night’s rest, for tomorrow the real fun begins. Mercure Caroline Springs | 1 night

DAY 3 | MELBOURNE TO FOSTER
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the “big smoke” behind we head for greener pastures, stopping at Caldermeade Farm & Café for a lovely morning tea and talk about life on the dairy. Then it’s off to Wonthaggi to visit the State Coal Mine. Here some of us may like to journey into the mine with an enthusiastic volunteer, while others may prefer their feet firmly on topsoil uncovering the story through a presentation and self-guided surface tour. Enjoying lunch here we then journey deeper into the pretty countryside. Prom Country Lodge | 4 nights

DAY 4 | WILSONS PROMONTORY CRUISE
Today is going to be a spectacular day! Winding our way through the Wilsons Promontory National Park, we arrive at Tidal River. Board Pennicott Wilderness Journey’s amphibious boat and cruise a rugged and raw coast like no other, marvelling at its prehistoric boulders. Become speechless by the iconic granite monolith that is Skull Rock. Sculpted by waves and surrounded by crystal blue waters, Skull Rock’s eerie facade becomes even more mysterious the closer we get. After an amazing morning cruising the inspiring coastline, we return to dry land where a welcoming picnic lunch awaits. Leaving Wilsons Promontory, we may like to explore the local town of Foster before returning to the Lodge.

DAY 5 | LOCALS AND THEIR PASSIONS
Today is all about the wonderful produce and fertile lands of South Gippsland. Situated on the hills overlooking the Tarwin River we visit Blue Tree Honey Farm. Get to know these busy bees and taste the sweetness they produce before a delightful Devonshire Tea. Afterwards, we visit Golden Creek Olives where our hosts introduce us to the exquisite aromas and flavours of their oils. Then nestled within a picturesque valley, we find Waratah Hills Vineyard. Be warmly greeted by Neil and Judy Travers and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while getting to know them and their story. Enjoy lunch, tastings and the surrounding vale before heading out to meet a true Gippsland identity at Beloka Kelpies Stud. Paul Macphail has been breeding and training dogs since the early nineties and here you’ll get to witness him and his four-legged co-workers in action. From veterans to pups it will be a fun and intriguing afternoon. Thanking Paul, we then return to our hotel.

DAY 6 | HISTORIC PORT ALBERT
We have a fascinating day planned at the idyllic coastal fishing village. Along the way, we stop at the Welshpool Long Jetty, an iconic destination in the Prom Country. Stretching out to the waters of Corner Inlet, on a clear day it provides a great photo opportunity. Continuing to Port Albert we head to the Regional Maritime Museum for morning tea and a self-guided tour of its extensive collection. Afterwards, we are joined by a very passionate local. Warren Curry, a local artist in his own right, will enlighten us to the intriguing history on a sightseeing tour of Port Albert. Finishing at Wild Fish Restaurant we’ll enjoy freshly caught local fish for lunch before returning to Foster. Relax and refresh before a wonderful evening planned at Promontory Restaurant and Winery. Situated on what feels like the top of the world, you’ll enjoy expansive views and fine hospitality before returning to the Lodge. The perfect way to farewell this beautiful part of Gippsland.

DAY 7 | FOSTER TO HORSHAM
Thanking our hosts at the Prom Country Lodge this morning we begin the journey
home. Reaching the Ballarat, we stop to board the replica of the original Golden City Paddle Steamer. Cruise Lake Wendouree while enjoying lunch on board. Back on dry land, you may like to take a wander through the small museum that shows historical photograph’s, artefacts and records dating back to the late nineteenth century before hitting the road once more. Later this afternoon we arrive into Horsham to settle at our motel for the evening. Best Westlander Motel Horsham | 1 night

DAY 8 | HORSHAM TO PORT PIRIE
We have a travel day ahead of us as we make our way closer to home. Stopping for
convenience breaks and to enjoy our packed lunches, we pass the time by chatting amongst ourselves, reading a good book or watching the scenery roll by our windows. Later this afternoon we arrive at our motel in Port Pirie. John Pirie Motor Inn | 1 night

DAY 9 | HOMEWARD BOUND
Today we have an easy day of travel planned, getting us home in good time. Watching the scenery roll by we pass the morning reminiscing about the highlights of our trip. From picturesque valleys and raw coastlines to wonderful produce and welcoming locals; we’ll arrive home with a suitcase full of memories.

Complete charter

Ex Port Lincoln
8 nights accommodation
8 cooked breakfasts
8 dinners
7 lunches
Ex Adelaide [HAHNDORF]
7 nights accommodation
7 cooked breakfasts
7 dinners
7 lunches

Caldermeade Farm & Café
Wonthaggi State Coal Mine
Wilsons Promontory cruise
Blue Tree Honey Farm
Golden Creek Olives
Waratah Hills Vineyard
Beloka Kelpies Stud
Regional Maritime Museum
Port Albert town tour
Golden City Paddle Steamer