Melbourne to Mallacoota Coastal drive – inland route
Take the inland route from Melbourne to Sydney, rejoining the coastal route after you’ve had your fill of crisp mountain air and local gold-rush history. Stop in Walhalla to get a glimpse of life as it was in the gold-rush era. Wander through this tiny town that’s been preserved as it was in its 1860s gold-mining heyday. Drive on through lush farmland to Metung, gateway to the expansive Gippsland Lakes. Bust out your hiking boots or hire a boat to explore the pristine waterways.
Melbourne to Walhalla Set out from Melbourne through picturesque farmland to historic Walhalla. Break the highway drive halfway at Warragul, where you can stretch your legs amid heritage buildings before heading to Hogget Kitchen for a meal of exceptional local produce. Ease into picturesque Walhalla. This was once one of Australia’s richest gold mining towns where more than 4000 prospectors spent their days searching for yellow dust after the discovery of
Cohen’s Reef, a three-kilometre vein of gold. Now the peaceful valley town is preserved in time, with a beautifully restored centre and just a handful of residents. Learn about the history behind the town’s heritage facades on the selfguided Walhalla Historic Township walk.
spring. Venture deep into the mountain on a tour of the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine or join a ghost tour to the cemetery.
Try your luck panning for gold at Stringers Creek or ride the historic Walhalla Goldfields Railway through Stringers Creek Gorge, crossing old trestle bridges and viewing stunning seasonal landscapes from golden foliage in autumn to bright wildflowers in summer and
Walhalla to Bairnsdale
Stay overnight in one of the town’s cosy cottages and B&Bs, enjoying open fires and magical valley views.
Rouse yourself from the place that time has forgotten and depart from Walhalla for the next stage of your journey. Make sure you’ve thanked the locals for their hospitality.
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