Tarra Valley Rainforest Retreat

Tarra Bulga National Park - one of only three remaining cool-temperate rainforests in Victoria. As pristine and lush as the rainforest in Tasmania. Great barbeque and seating facilities throughout park. There are some great swimming holes in the Tarra River adjacent to the house to cool off in hot weather.

1km from local kiosk serving great light lunches and Devonshire teas in a cottage garden under a beautiful hill full of tree ferns.

Tarra Valley is home to two famous open gardens. One has hertitage-listed trees/plants.

Yarram features some great art deco buildings and the historic Courthouse Building now housing the tourist information centre, an art gallery and craft shop.

Port Albert is a delightful fishing village with a much busier history, rivalling Port Melbourne in terms of trade in the 1860's and is Gippsland's first port. Great fish & chips are to be had featuring local flathead at the wharf. The award-winning Port Albert Maritime Museum tells the fascinating history of the port and family histories. The Port Albert General Store has been newly renovated to feature a cafe/bistro and and is a great place to while away a few hours in the courtyard. Port Albert also features long walks following the Nooramunga Marine National Park with interesting birdlife, some of which migrate from the Antarctic.

Woodside Beach is part of the famous 90-Mile Beach and is only a 20 minute drive from Yarram on the road to Sale. Patrolled in summer, this is a great beach to walk and swim. This beach is fully dog-friendly all year round.

A 1 hour drive will get you to the gates of the Wilson's Promontory National Park which makes it a great day trip.

Similarly, the charms of South Gippsland are also very close. A fun day trip can be enjoyed stopping at little towns such as Inverloch, Meeniyan & Toora popping into cafes, potters and galleries.

If you are a fan of beer, you can enjoy a day trip to the Grand Ridge Brewery at Mirboo North. We recommend doing a round trip via the South Gippsland Highway then driving up to Mirboo North. Enjoy lunch and a tour around the brewery. Drive up to the Princes Highway to Trafalgar. Pop in to Yarragon Village to browse around the shops the drive home to the retreat.

There are also a growing number of wineries within one hour of Tarra Valley many of which offer light lunches and tastings.

We can arrange joy flights, cruises & fishing charters in season. The Yarram Golf Course is an excellent volunteer-run scenic course and has been listed in the top 10% of public golf courses in Victoria.