Category: Latrobe City Council
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Boolarra: walks, music and more
Experience the charm of country life at Boolarra. Located in the Latrobe Valley region of Victoria, Boolarra is just 20 kms from Morwell and offers a refreshing escape. As you wind through the Strzelecki Ranges, the landscape transforms from open farmland to dense forests draped in tree ferns and moss. The air becomes cooler, fresher,…
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Lake Narracan, Yallourn
Lake Narracan is an artificial lake on the Latrobe River and was built between 1959 and 1961 to supply cooling water for the nearby brown coal-fired power stations. Today this place offers a serene escape, perfect for boating, fishing, and unwinding amidst nature’s beauty. We went here during winters so the water levels were quite low but during summers, the place…
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Yinnar, Gippsland: creative arts hub and gateway to scenic routes
Yinnar is a charming rural town located in the picturesque Morwell River Valley in Gippsland. With the Strzelecki Ranges to the west and the Jeeralang Hills to the east, Yinnar is a gateway to scenic hotspots, contemporary arts and scenic drives. Did you know the name Yinnar was taken from the parish name and is an…
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Exploring Timeless Treasures at Old Gippstown, Moe
Established in 1968 and officially inaugurated by Victorian State Premier Sir Rupert Hamer on March 10, 1973, Old Gippstown stands as a living testament to history. Nestled on the fringes of Moe, Victoria, Australia, this historical village boasts 45 carefully translocated original structures, supplemented by an additional 10 purpose-built edifices that seamlessly complete the tapestry…
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