Visit & Explore West Gippsland

See what is on offer to Visit & Explore.

Garfield Pub_ Garfield
Brewster's Foodstore & Cafe
Cannibal Creek Winery_Tynong North
Sherwood Park Cafe & Orchard_Bunyip North
Gumbuya World_Tynong North
Bunyip State Park_Tynong North
Sherwood Park Orchard & Cafe_Bunyip North
Little Miss Hangry's_Garfield
Country Style Meats Garfield
Lulu's Lolly Shop_Garfield
Mt Cannibal_Garfield North
Tara & Ross Sherwood Park Orchard & Cafe_Bunyip North
Bunyip State Park_Tynong North
Garfield Picture Theatre_Garfield
Biddy Martha's Cafe_Bunyip
Lady Lavender Tea Rooms
Brewster's Foodstore & Cafe
Luke The Butcher & the Chef_Nar Nar Goon
The Garfield Hotel Bistro Dining
The Parlour The Garfield
SOHL Store Garfield
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Granite Cafe
Home Grown Farm
Garfield Fresh Harvest
Lost Mexican

Discover, visit & explore West Gippsland’s railway townships between Nar Nar Goon to Bunyip & surrounding areas…

West Gippsland Food Touring Map

Located only one hour away from Melbourne and nestled between the Great Dividing Range to the north, Mt Baw Baw to the east and the Bass Coast Western Port Bay to the south - the West Gippsland region offers travellers the perfect day trip destination to explore and indulge in a taste of country life, so close to the CBD.

Consisting of four quaint and diverse railway towns – Nar Nar Goon, Tynong, Garfield, Bunyip – the growing region offers an abundance of food, dining and agricultural experiences. Whether it’s popping into a café for that much needed coffee or sampling the wealth of local Gippsland produce direct from the farm gate or visiting the cellar doors, local restaurants and pubs – West Gippsland’s country hospitality awaits you.

Hidden gems are waiting to be discovered...

“Cannibal Creek Vineyard is one of the best winery experiences in Victoria.”

You’ll find Cannibal Creek winery on a bend of a treelined lane, a short drive off the Princes Highway. This is the place for a long quiet lunch or a structured wine tasting with food to match. Cannibal Creek is beautifully positioned winery restaurant set on 5 ha…

— Richard Cornish, Food Writer, Journalist

West Gippsland Railtowns Food & Wine Festival…

On Sunday, 5 March, sees the historic town of Garfield come alive with the West Gippsland Railtowns Food & Wine Festival. It’s the brainchild of the local community who want to see more visitors make the most of West Gippsland towns serviced by V Line trains….

— Richard Cornish, Food Writer, Journalist

West Gippsland Railtowns Food & Wine Festival

“The Butcher, The Baker, Garfield has two of the best.”

Over a century ago, almost 70 tonnes of bricks and steel were assembled in the West Gippsland town of Garfield, 80km east of Melbourne, to form the town’s wood-fired oven. It was similar to hundreds across the state…

— Richard Cornish, Food Writer, Journalist

  • Cannibal Creek Bakehouse

    Cafes & Pubs

    Grab a bite to eat at one of the many cafes in Bunyip, Garfield or Nar Nar Goon such as; Biddy Martha’s Cafe - Bunyip, Cannibal Creek Bakehouse - Garfield (pictured), or The Garfield Hotel - Garfield.

  • West Gippsland Winery Cannibal Creek

    Wineries

    Treat yourself and indulge at one of the boutique wineries. Create beautiful memories with friends and family at one of our local wineries - head to the award winning Cannibal Creek Winery located in Tynong North (pictured.)

  • Retail

    The main streets of our railway townships offer a variety of retail options. Stroll through some of the fashion or gift shops; or pick up a bargain at one of the Community Op Shops.

  • West Gippsland Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Why not make a weekend of it and immerse in the experience of what West Gippsland has to offer by staying at one of the cosy Airbnb farmhouses, cottages, or bed ‘n’ breakfasts?

  • WGPA Attractions Gumbuya World

    Attractions

    West Gippsland has one of the largest theme parks in Victoria in Gumbuya World where you can laze by the pools, get your thrills on the water slides and carnival-style rides or simply enjoy the native wildlife on display in amongst a peaceful, natural setting in Tynong.

  • Peppermint Ridge Native Foods

    Experiences

    Peppermint Ridge Native Foods, located at Tynong North offers a range of foodie and educational experiences combining delicious lunches with guided tours of their established native bush food garden with over thirty species on display.

  • Mt Cannibal Natural Wonder

    Natural Wonders

    West Gippsland is the gateway to the Gippsland hills and valleys - with plenty of natural wonders to explore. Mt. Cannibal, located in Garfield North, offers a spectacular 40-minute round trip walk with picturesque views of the West Gippsland region.

  • West Gippsland Community Events

    Community Events

    Many of the railway townships play host to an array of community events. The Garfield Christmas Festival, hosted every December, is one of the most popular annual events - which in previous years has attracted over 3,000 from neighbouring townships and around the region.

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Nar Nar Goon Mural Town

Mural Towns

When you visit Nar Nar Goon or Bunyip, you will notice the town has many hand-crafted murals in several locations around the township, which is well worth the visit for families and those with a passion for the arts.

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