Category: Nature
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Sale Botanic Gardens Victoria
Established in 1860 when approximately 20 hectares of land was set aside the Sale Botanic Gardens are the only colonial era botanic gardens remaining in Gippsland. Unfortunately, during the depressions of the 1890s, the gardens were neglected due to a lack of funds. When Victoria Park opened in 1909 it became council’s main public park… Read more
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Hummocks Walking Track Lakes Entrance Victoria
The Hummocks Walking Track is a scenic bushwalk in Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland, Victoria. It winds through coastal forest and low hills known as “the hummocks” offering spectacular views over the ocean, beach, and Lakes Entrance township. It’s a perfect short-to-medium walk for visitors wanting a blend of native bush, beach, and ocean views. We… Read more
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Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is one of Australia’s best known wildlife experiences, attracting visitors from around the globe to witness the nightly return of the world’s smallest penguins to their burrows. Located on Summerland Beach at the western tip of Phillip Island, approximately 90 minutes’ drive southeast of Melbourne, this natural spectacle offers a… Read more