History & heritage
A region rich in pastoral, gold and coal mining and maritime history, Gippsland has a wealth of heritage attractions to explore. The area also has a rich Aboriginal history portrayed through the Bataluk Cultural Trail.
Gippsland is home to one of Victoria's oldest ports and historic lighthouses, making its maritime heritage one of the most significant in the state.
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Visit the old State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi and hear stories of life underground. Also in the area is the Coal Creek Heritage Village in Korumburra.
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Tap into Koorie history by following the routes the Gunai and Monaro people travelled and lived along throughout the Gippsland region.
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Explore gold rush history at Walhalla by scenic railway, on foot through the town's restored boom-time architecture, or by visiting the Long Tunnel Mine.
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