Drive between two iconic National Parks.
Wilsons Promontory and Tarra Bulga National Parks are both stunningly beautiful, but they are also very different. The Prom is coastal with beaches and sand dunes. Tarra Bulga features towering Mountain Ash, tree ferns and waterfalls. The best part is they are located an easy two-hours from each other. This drive links the two attractions.
The drive starts (or ends) at Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory. Take the C444 until you reach the turn-off to Foster, then take the C446 into Foster township. Foster is a great place to stretch your legs, perhaps walk the Foster Flora Reserve or grab a bite to eat. Once in Foster drive through town (and follow signage) until you reach the South Gippsland Highway (A440) follow this road for 50km.
Between Foster and Yarram, you could check out Agnes Falls, Toora Bird Hide and Port Welshpool Long Jetty or take a walk along the Port Franklin River and boardwalk. The historic townships of Toora, Welshpool and Port Welshpool are great places to explore or find something to eat, as you travel towards Yarram and Tarra Bulga.
When you reach Yarram make sure you allow some time to wander the streets of Yarram and discover the murals dotted throughout town or grab a cuppa and afternoon tea. Continue driving through town until you see the Tarra Valley Road turn-off (C484) – look for the Yarram Hospital on your right. Continue on the C484 until you reach Tarra Valley and Tarra Bulga National Park.
South Gippsland is a large region and has many wonderful scenic drive opportunities.
Green mountainous terrain, flat pastures and winding coastal tracks can all be found in South Gippsland.
