Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
& Coastal Park
This surprising little marine and coastal park offers some of Australia's best snorkelling
and diving, and a stunning, cliff-hugging drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson. It
certainly surprised the archaeological world in the early 1990s when dinosaur remains
dating back 120 million years were discovered here. Eagles Nest, Shack Bay, the Caves
and Twin Reefs are great for
snorkelling
. The Oaks is the locals' favourite
surf beach
. The
Caves is where the
dinosaur dig
action is.
SEAL Diving Services
( 03-5174 3434;
www.sealdivingservices.com.au
; 7/27 Princes Hwy, Traralgon)
has
shore dives at Cape Paterson and boat dives in Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park.
TOP OF CHAPTER
Korumburra
POP 3350
The first sizeable town along the South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra is scenically situated
on the edge of the Strzelecki Ranges.
Coal Creek Village
( 03-5655 1811;
www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
;
12 Silkstone Rd; 10am-4.30pm Thu-
Mon, daily during school holidays)
is an interesting re-creation of a 19th-century mining
town, with a museum, activities for kids and a regional
visitor centre
( 1800 630 704, 03-5655
2233;
www.visitpromcountry.com.au
; 9am-5pm)
. V/Line coaches from Melbourne's Southern
Cross Station stop outside en route to Leongatha and Yarram.
Volunteers at the
South Gippsland Railway
( 03-5658 1111, 1800 442 211;
www.sgr.org.au
; adult/child/
family return $30/20/100)
operate heritage diesel trains along scenic tracks from Korumburra to
Leongatha and Nyora on Sundays and public holidays (four services).
TOP OF CHAPTER
Koonwarra
POP 380
This tiny township on the South Gippsland Hwy has built itself a reputation around its
general store and cafe. There's also an organic fruit-and-vegetable shop and a popular or-
