Local Activities/Events
March – BAW BAW SPRINT
The Mt Baw Baw Sprint is the first round of the new Australian Tarmac Rally 2023 Championship! Bringing rally enthusiasts from across the country, offering events for modern, classic cars and everything in between.
April – Gippsland Country Music Festival
Gippsland Country Music festival is a celebration of all things country. As well as showcasing Australia’s best country music including well-known legendary artists and the most exciting up-and-coming live acts, Gippsland Country Music Festival also features food trucks, smokehouse bbq, line dancing, whip cracking, rides, market stalls, on-site bars and all-round good times.
August – Walhalla Vinter Ljusfest
A festival to light up the town during the darkest month
During the dark and cold month of August, the historic gold-mining township of Walhalla is transformed as it celebrates the winter in a way that is reminiscent of the traditional Swedish manner of celebrating winter. The usually dark town, which has no street lights, is lit up through nightly art shows that includes a mix of light, sound and moving images to create an exciting light and soundscape.
Alpine Trout Farm
Keep what you catch! At the Alpine Trout Farm you are guaranteed to catch a trout. Great day out and such fun for the kids… and big kids too !
Walhalla Goldfields Railway
Treat yourself to a train ride on the historic Walhalla Goldfields Railway
Blue Rock Lake
A beautiful place to spend the day kayaking, swimming, SUP or simply picnicing . Blue rock is only 10minutes down the road from the cottages and boasts a lovely walking track, ping pong table, picnic seats, bbq facilities and a newly upgraded playground.
Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail
Great trail to take your bikes or for a lazy Sunday hike!
Gumbuya World
Old Gippstown – Gippsland’s Heritage Park
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Food Scene
Noojee Hotel
Great food, amazing view and conveniently located on your way back to the cottages. Noojee Hotel does not disappoint
The Irish at Willow Grove
Brandy Creek Estate
City/town information
Walhalla
Steeped in history Walhalla is certainly worth the trip. Visit the old buildings, goldmine, cemetery and train . Lovely day trip, Walhalla has boutique shops as well as a pub to quench the thirst and feed the soul.
Sightseeing
Noojee Trestle Bridge
With views as far as the eye can see and an abundance of birdlife to spot, Noojee Trestle Bridge is a photographers dream.
Toorongo Falls Reserve
