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 the largest freshwater lake in Victoria that does not serve as a domestic water storage and is an ideal spot for fresh water fishing. 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…
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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, its 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 Aboriginal…
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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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