South Gippsland, Victoria, is a wonderland for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of natural landscapes and iconic wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and wombats. One of the best ways to experience the region's natural beauty and wildlife is by visiting Wilsons Promontory. This beloved Victorian location features secluded beaches, coastal forests, and a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, emus, wombats, and echidnas. Visitors can join a tour to walk along beaches inaccessible by road and witness seals diving from the rocks.
For a more immersive experience, the Wildlife Journey by Echidna Walkabout Tours offers a four-day conservation experience in East Gippsland. Participants can help with a wild koala research project, remove ghost nets from remote beaches, and conduct bushfire-recovery wildlife surveys in the biodiverse forests of East Gippsland. Prices for these tours range from AU$127 to AU$145. Additionally, the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Tour provides a day trip to explore the Phillip Island Nature Parks, Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Koala Reserve, Bunurong Marine National Park, and other beautiful locations in the region.
Visitors are encouraged to slow down and enjoy the best of Gippsland's natural wonders on foot. This includes walking under giant ferns in ancient rainforests, standing under magnificent waterfalls, and looking out over the ocean from wind-swept beaches and clifftops.