Lakes Entrance is a seaside town 4 hours from Melbourne on the M1/A1. It is also a town on the coastal Sydney to Melbourne drive – we’d definitely recommend you stay and see this town and region. It’s two hours from the most populous region of Gippsland – the Latrobe Valley (also worth a visit.) […]
The crime: In 1895, at Roadknight’s Hill, Cunninghame, Charles Strange stopped for the night with his fellow swagman. During the night Charles determined to kill the man. Knowing if he could get a days head start he’d never be caught by the Melbourne Police who’d investigate. The two men had spent a night in Orbost […]
Blue Rag Range Track requires four wheel driving, a keen eye. Directly off the Dargo High Plains Road to the Wongungarra River.
Hear ye, hear ye. The sword craft community brings fantasy to life. Bringing back the medieval times, with knights from all over the known world. Fun is the primary goal. Fitness is a side benefit. The Latrobe Valley is the home of the Gippsland Swordcraft community. Within it are members from a number of factions […]
Here is a history of Turton’s Creek a beautiful location in Gippsland. Gold was discovered in 1872 by the 27th of December the miners had convened a meeting and outlined a gentleman’s agreement. The 60,000 ounces of gold was largely gone by 1873. It was one of the most peaceful and organised goldfields in Australia. […]