Leongatha

Leongatha is the commercial and civic centre of South Gippsland. Servicing local residents and some of the smaller surrounding communities, Leongatha offers boutique shopping in a pleasant country setting. A good selection of shops extend along both sides of the wide boulevards of Bair Street and McCartin Street. Where these two roads meet are some of Leongatha’s oldest buildings including the Post Office (built in 1887), Court House (1912) and Mechanics Institute (1912) which now serves as a local history museum. Memorial hall, which is undoubtedly one of Leongatha’s most impressive buildings,  was built between 1925 and 1926. Today it functions as a community hall, citizens advice bureau and art and craft gallery.

Things to see and do

• Watch a new release movie at the Stadium 4 Cinema complex
• View a changing array of artwork at the Leongatha Gallery
• Have a leisurely game of golf at the 18 hole Leongatha Golf Course
• Sample boutique red and white wines at local Leongatha Wineries
• Take a ‘splash’ at the Splash Aquatic Centre
• Walk, ride or cycle the Great Southern Rail Trail
• Find the statue of Lennie Gwyther & his pony Ginger Mick, and learn about their incredible journey
• Pick up fresh produce and craft at the Leongatha Rail Trail Community Market
  
• Explore the Leongatha Wetlands