GippslandActivities

Activities in Gippsland

  1. Wilderness Coast Ocean Charters

    Runs day trips to Gabo Island ($60, minimum eight, $60 each way if you stay overnight) and may run trips down the coast to view the seal colony off Wingan Inlet if there's enough demand.

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  2. Gippsland High Country Tours

    An eco-tourism award winner, Gippsland High Country Tours is an East Gippsland-based company running easy, moderate and challenging five- to seven-day hikes in Errinundra, Snowy River and Croajingolong National Parks. The Croajingolong trips include three nights accommodation in the Point Hicks Lighthouse. There’s also a five-day bird-watching tour in Snowy River country.

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  3. Snowy River Expeditions

    Snowy River Expeditions is an established company, running adventure tours including one-, two- or four-day rafting trips on the Snowy. Half- or full-day abseiling or caving trips are also available. Costs include transport, meals and camping gear.

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  4. MV Loch-Ard

    Runs several inlet cruises from the Main Wharf, with wildlife spotting and a twilight cruise.

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  5. Bunyip Tours

    One-day guided tour to the Prom from Melbourne, with the option of staying on another two days to explore by yourself.

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  6. Hiking Plus

    This tour company organises fully catered and guided hikes to the Prom from nearby Foster. Packages include meals, a massage and spa, and you need only carry a light pack.

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  7. Seal Diving Services

    SEAL offers PADI open-water dive courses in Inverloch in summer. Also available are one-day dives for beginners and experienced divers, and weekend trips for certified divers at Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park.

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  8. Wilderness Bike Ride

    A mostly volunteer-run organisation, Wilderness Bike Ride runs a finely-organised three- or four-day mountain-bike ride in April each year, usually through the wilds of Errinundra National Park.

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  9. Wild Dog Winery

    The excellent Wild Dog Winery is one of Gippsland’s first wineries. It produces a great range of wines, all grown and bottled on its 30 acres, and has fabulous views across the Strzeleckis.

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  10. First Track Adventures

    This Gippsland-based company organises customised bushwalking, canoeing and abseiling trips to the Prom for individuals and groups. Prices vary with group size and activity.

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  12. Rainforest Adventure Services

    A Goongerah-based organisation, Rainforest Adventure Services runs weekend forest walks in Errinundra National Park, with overnight camping.

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  13. Mallacoota Hire Boats

    Hire boats from Mallacoota Hire Boats for $55 for two hours and $15 per extra hour. They also rent fishing rods for $10.

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  14. Mallacoota Air Services

    Mallacoota Air Services also provide access to Gabo island.

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  15. Porkie Bess

    A 1940s wooden boat offering fishing trips and cruises around the lakes, and ferry services for hikers ($20 per person, minimum four). Departs Karbeethong Jetty.

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