Things
To Do
The
area is known for it’s top fishing spots, swimming,
bird watching, bush walking, photography or simply admiring
the unspoilt spectacular scenery.
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DRIVES
Yanakie
to Tidal River drive is very scenic. Drive slowly
and carefully to avoid collisions with wildlife and enjoy
the views. Along the way, there are pull-ins off the road where you may be able to spot a kangaroo, wombat or emu. There is easy access to beaches throughout the drive, the most spectacular being Squeaky Beach and Whiskey Beach. Once you reach Tidal River enjoy the bushwalks leaving from around the Information Centre and cool off at the beautiful Norman Bay (which is safe for swimming).
Drive onto Shallow Inlet Beach (the ONLY beach in Victoria that is officially a VicRoads carriageway and it is legal to drive on the beach. The sand is sufficiently hard for all types of vehicles)
Grand Ridge Road: One of Victoria's most spectaculr drives. Winding through 132kms of tall mountain ash trees and steep fern gullies, the Grand Ridge Road showcases a whole panorama of Strzelecki wilderness as it follows the route of the pioneer settlers. Most of the road is unsealed and can be accessed via the Korumburra-Warragul Road, at Mirboo North, at Tarra Bulga National Park or at Willung South on the Hyland Hwy.
Mt Fatigue – Features a 360 degree view that takes in Corner
Inlet, Wilsons Promontory, the hill country and coastal
areas. Take either the road out of Foster or Toora heading
towards Mt Best to Mt Fatigue.
Toora Wind Farm - Turn left at Toora for the short drive up to the wind turbines, stop at the lookout on the way back down the hill.
Agnes Falls - Turn left at Toora and head into the hills of the
Strzelecki Ranges following
Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road and Agnes Falls Road.
At 59 metres, Agnes Falls are the highest single span falls in Victoria.
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse - A short drive from Walkerville.
Turn into South Walkerville Road then right into the Cape Liptrap Road.
The lighthouse was built in 1951 in cast concrete, and is octagonal in shape. It was converted to mains power in 1970. Sepctaculr views of the coastline to Wilsons Prom.
Walkerville Lime Kilns -
The burnt out lime kilns left over from past activity are incredible to explore.
do the short Limeburners Walk or the 1.2 kilometer Overlook Walk. See the historic cemetery, go swimming, fishing or boating, or just spend an afternoon exploring the rock pools and the remains of the lime kilns.
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LOCAL BEACHES
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Shallow
Inlet - (accessed via Sandy Point) Fantastic
location for swimming, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and
sail boarding. You are able to launch boats from the beach.
There is a BBQ area with public facilities. Enjoy the wandering
the high sand dunes, with wonderful views over the vast
waterway of the Inlet system towards the Promontory mountains,
Waratah Bay and the Hoddle Ranges. At low tide 300 ha. of Shallow
Inlet is covered by water. This changes to 1800 ha. at high
tide - the equivalent of 32,000 Olympic swimming pools flowing
in and out with the tide every 6 hours. The other side of Shallow Inlet can also be accessed by a short walk down Hourigan's Camp Lane (off Millar Rd in Yanakie)
Corner
Inlet - This huge tidal inlet is a popular destination
for fishermen and offers a large variety of salt-water table
fish. Boat access is available at the Foley Road boat ramp.
The beautiful coastline and the sheer expanse of water ensure
enjoyable recreational boating. The Inlet also offers access
by boat to Bass Strait and the magnificent eastern coastline
of Wilsons Promontory.
Whisky
Beach - The first easily accessed beach as you
drive to Tidal River is Whisky Beach. Only a few hundred
metres walk from the car park.
The short walk into Whisky takes you through a Tea Tree
tunnel, then opens up dramatically to a glorious pristine
beach. There is a short walk from Whisky Beach over the
headland to Picnic Bay. Picnic tables, chairs and toilets
are available at both Whisky and Picnic Bay car parks.
Squeaky Beach - Arguably Wilsons Promontory's most iconic beach. Yes, the sand really does squeak. A short walk from the car park or choose a longer walk via the Tidal Overlook Track. Explore the rock formations and enjoy a refreshing swim.
Norman Bay - Close to Tidal River campground, the beautiful Norman beach is flanked by Pillar Point in the north and Norman Point in the south and offers stunning views of Mt Oberon. The beach can be accessed from 2nd ramp at the Norman beach car park or from 3rd, 4th or 5th ramp along 34th Avenue.
Sandy Point Surf Beach - A short walk over the sand dune, opposite the general store.
Waratah Bay Surf Beach - We consider this the best beach for children, access via the boat ramp, opposite play-ground.
Venus Bay - There are five beaches to choose from
with the Venus Bay Surf Livesaving Club located at the No. 1 Beach (this is the only patrolled beach).
Bear Gully -
consisting of lots of enchanting little coves with a mixture of sand and rock.
Ideal for swimming, snorkelling, skin-diving and fishing, and wonderful coastal walks.
Walkerville -
The site of the Historic Lime Kilns, the Walkerville Road terminates at Walkerville Beach, with The Bluff Beach lying just past a small headland. A walking track connects Walkerville with Walkerville North via The Bluff Beach
FISHING SPOTS
(A recreation fishing licence is required in Victoria )
Shallow Inlet, Yanakie, off Hourigans Camp Lane or Lester Road
Duck Point Channel, Yanakie
Sandy Point , Shallow Inlet & Surf Beach
Port Franklin
Port Welshpool
Tarwin River at Tarwin Lower and Anderson Inlet - Pontoons and boat ramps
Venus Bay - Salmon fishing on the beaches
Waratah Bay
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WALKS
The walks detailed below are OUTSIDE of Wilsons Promontory National Park, for more information on Park walks go to: Wilson Prom Park Notes Hourigan
Camp Lane Walk – From Millar Road turn into
'Hourigan Camp Lane' to enter car park. Follow the track along the boardwalk to the beach. Distance:
500metres (10-15mins one way) - an easy walk. By walking quietly along
the track, you may see and hear the various birds and animals
in their natural habitat. The beach offers sandy tidal flats,
where at low tide the channel is clearly visible and on
high tide a vast sheet of water consumes the Inlet.
Duck
Point Walk - Commencing on Foley Road, this trail
leads through thickets of Coastal Tea-tree to the sheltered
waters of Corner Inlet. Scenic views across the Inlet to
the peaks of Wilsons Promontory are the feature of this
walk. Distance 800 metres/30min return Shellcot Road - enter
reserve area marked 'Red Bluff' and follow track to beach.
It is very pleasant to walk in either direction, but to
the right you will see the 'Red Bluff' jutting out. ('Red
Bluff' is formed out of a very reddish clay).
Bluff
Road - Follow a very bushy track down to the boat
sheds. This is a mangrove area and can be quite squelchy
under foot. To the left, towards 'Red Bluff', the very rare
'Yanakie Berry ' (bright red berries with very prickly leaves)
can be seen in fruit in the late Autumn and early Winter.
From this location enjoy the wonderful views over the Inlet.
Be aware that this is a tidal area, and even at low tide
the shoreline can be very boggy.
Yanakie
Landing Walk - Starting at Foley Road the track
winds its way down to the rocky beach area, then back up
through the Old Quarry. Distance approximately a 1.3km circuit
with some steep sections. The lookout has good views of
Corner Inlet and over Mt Singapore, Mt Vereker, Mt Margaret,
Mt Hunter, Mt Roundback and Chinamans Knob. At its best
at high tide, the Landing features small sandy coves punctuated
with rocky outcrops and platforms that are perfect for exploring
and for lolling about on in the sun.
Agnes
Falls - At 59 metres, Agnes Falls are the highest
single span falls in Victoria. Hidden within the green,
rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes
River cascades over rocks into a deep picturesque gorge.
The Agnes Falls are reached from the South Gippsland Highway
at Toora by following Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road
and Agnes Falls Road. Alternatively the Agnes Falls Reserve
can be reached from Welshpool via Slade Hill Road and Hazel
Park Road. These approach roads provide extensive views
across Corner Inlet to the peaks of Wilsons Promontory.
A short 200-metre walking track leads from the Agnes River
Reserve car park to a viewing area overlooking the falls.
A small picnic ground set among the tall shady blue gums
on the grassy banks of the Agnes River makes a delightful
setting for a picnic.
Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park - Start at the Yanakie Landing Circuit picnic area and car park on Foley Road . Proceed to the boat launching ramp at Corner Inlet and pick up the sea shore walk to Duck Point and beyond to the Coastal Park.
Hoddle Range Mount Nicoll Lookout Walk -Drive to Fish Creek-Foster Road and to Mt Nicoll car park. Proceed on foot on-to the Hoddle Range walking track and beyond.
Koala Walk - Franklin River Reserve to the Toora Cemetery walk along Dorans Road , is a natural habitat for koalas.
Sandy Point walk/bike path - Commencing at the beach-end of Manuka Street car park, the path goes through coastal bushland to the Shallow Inlet Road , crosses over, then goes all the way to Shallow Inlet through stands of coastal tea-tree, banksias, eucalypts, acacias, and a short section of tidal marsh-land.
Port Franklin Wetlands Walk - The Wetlands Walk allows visitors to wander out onto the wetlands to explore. Watch for the mud crabs as they scamper along at low tide.
Loader Walk - (2km) Loader Walk begins at Mount Nicoll between Fish Creek and Foster. A moderate classed walk with spectacular views.
Rail Trail - Walk, ride or cycle the rail trail (in sections) between Leongatha and Foster. The walk is generally easy but has slight inclines in places.
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Historic Lime Kilns - Drive to Walkerville South. Proceed on foot along Waratah Bay to Walkerville North sea cove and the historic lime kilns. Visit the nearby heritage listed cemetery. You are now in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park . Whilst there visit the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse.
Point Smythe Nature trail (Venus Bay) 6km circuit, 2 hours - This circuit takes you to Anderson Inlet then through thick coastal vegetation typical of the park. This track is particularly sheltered on windy days along the coast.
Anderson Inlet Walk - 4km return, 80 minutes. This track follows the southern edge of Anderson Inlet east to the car park at Doyles Road . The track takes you along the intertidal mudflats of the inlet where you can see a great variety of marine plants and animals including mangroves rich in birdlife.
Bald Hills Wetlands Bird Life Reserve - The Wetland Walk is 750 m in length, about 15 minutes one way. The meandering walking track from the car park takes you through open woodlands and Paperbark thickets to a large shallow wetland. From the bird hide you will be rewarded with the sight of a variety of birdlife. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. NB: The drive from the main road to the Bald Hills wetlands is approximately 5km. The road surface is gravel and can be reasonably rough in places. Bald Hills is a lovely reserve but can at certain times of the year be popular with snakes. Please exercise caution during snake season.
Bike/Walking track between Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay - Walk or ride 5km between the townships on a compacted fine gravel pathway following the banks of the Tarwin River providing many points of interest. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Port Welshpool - Along the beach to the historic long jetty (it is still closed to the public). Pass under or around jetty and continue walk along the beach to the mangrove area where there are usually groups of black swans and other sea birds. Return walk time around this part of Corner Inlet is approx 40–60 minutes. 
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OTHER
THINGS TO DO
Windy Ridge Winery
527 Fish Creek-Foster Road, Foster 3960
Ph: (61) 3 5682 2035
www.windyridgewinery.com.au
Waratah Hills Vineyard
Promontory Road, Fish Creek 3959 (between Fish Creek & Yanakie)
Ph: (61) 3 5683 2441
www.waratahhills.com.au
Basia Mille Vineyard
1 Taylor Crt, Fish Creek
Ph: (61) 3 5687 1453
www.basiamille.com.au
Gecko Studio Gallery
15 Falls Road, Fish Creek 3959
Ph: (61) 3 5683 2481
www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
Celia Rosser Gallery & Banksia Cafe
Promontory Road, Fish Creek
Phone: (61) 3 5683 2628
www.celiarossergallery.com
Ride the Wild Goat Gallery
Falls Road, Fish Creek
Phone: (61) 3 5683 2261
www.ridethewildgoat.com.au
Stefani Hilltop Gallery
9 Keanes Rd, Fish Creek
www.members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery
Stockyard Gallery
Station Road, Foster
Phone: (61) 3 5682 1125
www.stockyardgallery.org.au
Sandy Point Art Gallery
33 Beach Parade, Sandy Point
Phone: (61) 3 5684 1094
www.sandypointgallery.com.au
Meeniyan Art Gallery
84 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Phone: (61) 3 5664 0101
www.meeniyanartgallery.org.au
Foster and District Historical Society Museum
Main Street (opposite Pearl Park)
See gold mining display and records depicting Foster's gold mining origins, history & pioneers.
Foster Heated Swimming Pool
Reserve Road, Foster
Foster Flora Reserves walking tracks
Walk notes: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/318998/Foster_Flora_Reserves.pdf
Foster Golf Club
7 Reserve Road, Foster
Phone: (61) 3 5682 2272
www.fostergolfclub.com.au
Sandy Point General Store & Mini Golf
107 Beach Parade, Sandy Point , VIC 3959
Phone: (61) 3 5684 1482
Yanakie Tennis Courts
Open for public use. BYO racquets & balls
Fish Creek Bowls Club
Terrill Park, Falls Road, Fish Creek
Phone: (61) 3 5683 2382
Visitors welcome all year round. Casual dress to be worn with flat soled shoes (or bare feet).
Wilsons Prom Surf School
Phone: (61) 3 5680 8512
Offshore Surfschool
32 Park Street, Inverloch 3996
Phone: (61) 3 5674 3374
www.surfingaustralia.com
Wilsons Prom Sea Kayaking
28 Linforth Road, Welshpool 3966
Phone: (61) 3 5966 5110
www.spindrift.com.au
Toora Heated Swimming Pool
14 Cunningham Street, Toora
Phone: (61) 3 5686 2296
Toora Bird Hide
Wander along the boardwalk to the bird hide and observation deck
Stony Creek Go Karts
South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Ph: (61) 3 5664 7272
www.stonycreekgokarts.com.au
Coal Creek Historical Village
South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra
Ph: (61) 3 5655 1811
www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
Wonthaggi State Coal Mine
Garden Street, Wonthaggi 3995
Ph: 131 963
www.statecoalmine.com.au
Journey back to the difficult working conditions of mining days past, seen through interpretive displays, audio visuals and heritage walks
Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum
Tarraville Road, Port Albert Vic 3971
Phone: (61) 3 5183 2520
The accredited Gippsland Maritime Museum is located at historic Port Albert, 1 hour from Yanakie. Its extensive collection is housed in the heritage listed 1861 bank of Victoria, built to store gold from the Gippsland gold rush. Its archives are available for research.
Port Welshpool District and Maritime Museum
Cnr Turnbull & Townsend Streets, Port Welshpool, VIC 3965
Phone: (61) 3 5688 1220
Provides an insight to the fishing industry in Corner Inlet as it was from 1900 to 1950 with many old photos, maps and items used during these times by fishermen to pursue their livelihood
The Great Southern Rail Trail
(Bicycle Hire at Meeniyan & Foster)
Walk or ride sections of the Rail Trail, which extends from Leongatha to Foster.
Venus Escapes Day Spa
128 Inlet View Road, Venus Bay
Phone: (61) 3 5663 7099
www.venusescapes.com.au
Koonwarra Wellness Centre & Day Spa
Koala Drive, Koonwarra 3954
Phone: (61) 3 5664 2332
www.koonwarraspa.com.au
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EATING OUT
Exchange Hotel
43 Main St, Foster 3960
Tel: (61) 3 5682 2377
www.fosterhotel.com.au
Rhythm Cafe
3 Bridge Street, Foster
Tel: (61) 3 5682 1612
OK Pizza & Pasta
Foster Golf Club, 7 Reserve St, Foster
Tel: (61) 3 5682 2986
Café KO Bar and Grill
2 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek
Tel: (61) 3 5683 2207
The Fish Creek Hotel
Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek 3960
Tel: (61) 3 5683 2404
www.fishcreekhotel.com.au
Royal Standard Hotel
Stanley Street, Toora 3962
Tel: (61) 3 5686 2475
www.toorapub.com
Sandy Point Café
105 Beach Parade, Sandy Point
Tel: (61) 3 5683 2338
Flying Cow Cafe
9 Falls Road, Fish Creek
Tel: (61) 3 5683 2338
Moo's at Meeniyan
89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Tel: (61) 3 5664 0100
www.moosatmeeniyan.com.au
Koonwarra Store
South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Tel: (61) 3 5664 2285
Pause @ Meeniyan
84 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Tel: (61) 3 5638 4506
Riverview Hotel
19 River Drive, Tarwin Lower
Tel: (61) 3 5663 5211
Grand Ridge Brewery
Mirboo North
Tel: (61) 3 5668 2222
www.grand-ridge.com.au
Wildfish
40 Wharf Street, Port Albert
www.wildfish-restaurant.com.au
Tel: (61) 3 5183 2008
(voted 3rd best seafood restaurant in Victoria)
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LOOK OUTS
Foster North: 6km north-west from Foster along the South Gippsland Highway , the views are spectacular.
Silcock Hill: part way up Silcocks Hill Road , Toora on the way to Agnes Falls , near the wind farm, is a lookout with picnic tables and magnificent views across Corner Inlet to the Prom.
Hoddle: Fish Creek-Foster Road , approximately 5kms from Foster - picnic table with spectacular views across farming country and Corner Inlet to Wilsons Prom.
Sandy Point: Ned Neale's Lookout, Beach Parade, Sandy Point , with picnic tables, viewing platform, and boardwalk to the beach.
Waratah Bay: access lookout from the visitor car park at The Gap.
Venus Bay viewing Tower: Lees Road Venus Bay . Views across the Anderson Inlet flood plain with a plethora of wildlife.
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MARKETS
Foster - selected Sundays from Nov to Easter (mainly public holiday weekends)
Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market, Foster Showgrounds, 8am start
Foster - 3rd Saturday every month, 8am-1pm
Prom Counrty Farmers Markets
Koonwarra - 1st Saturday of every month, October-May
South Gippsland Farmers Market, Memorial Park, Koonwarra, 8am-1pm
Coal Creek Farmers Market - 2nd Saturday of every month
Coal Creek Village, Korrumburra 8am-12.30pm
Toora - 2nd Saturday of every month
Indoor Markets, Bonlac building in Jetty Road
Loch Village
- 2nd Sunday of every month from October to April
Loch Village Market, Railway Siding, 8.30am start
PROM
COUNTRY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra VIC 3950
Freecall: 1800 630 704
Phone: (61) 3 5658 1233
 Proud members of Prom Country Regional Tourism
 Proud members of Prom Coast Tourism Association Inc.
For a full list of things to do in the Prom Coast area, click here:
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