THE UNDISCOVERED COAST …
of South Gippsland encompasses the coastal regions of Venus Bay, Walkerville and Tarwin Lower. A mere 165 km, two hour drive from Melbourne and centrally located between Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island. 

Allow us to entice you to the Undiscovered Coast to discover for yourself the secrets of a region steeped in history, abundant with wildlife, fine hospitality, bush walking and above all … the romance and solitude you and your partner are looking for.

VENUS BAY named by George Bass after the evening star 'Venus', is a peaceful coastal hamlet . Offering tranquility and sweeping views, Venus Bay, snuggling up against the wild coastline of Bass Strait offers you the romance of spectacular sunsets; 5 sensational surf beaches boasting fine powdery sand; self guided bush walks among the ti-tree covered dunes of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park at Pt Smythe; the tranquility of Anderson Inlet; a patrolled surf beach; surf, river and estuary fishing along with great surfing conditions. Find the state's longest sandspit or watch the kangaroos grazing near the mangrove flat along Anderson Inlet at dusk.

TARWIN LOWER steeped in history, the riverside village was first settled in the 1840's and today offers a relaxed lifestyle beside the Tarwin River. Enjoy river boardwalks with their opportunities for fishing ,viewing the birdlife, or merely soaking up the peace and tranquility of a river that once boasted a wharf and relied upon the ketch 'RIPPLE' to deliver stores, carry mail and take the towns supply orders. A river that once was the life blood of a small town . Home to the disappearance of 'THE LADY OF SWAMP', a local mystery still unresolved today, the village of Tarwin Lower today boasts the Baldhills Wetlands where migrating birds can be observed at dusk; local markets, crafts and arts, golf, tennis, boating, cycling, river fishing, accommodation and eateries. Tarwin Lower, home to the longest picnic table along the banks of the Tarwin River and home to the Annual Labour Day Weekend 'RIVERFEST' festival. 

THE UNDISCOVERED COAST… for a river lifestyle….for surf, sun and sand,… for history and hiking
COME DISCOVER US FOR YOURSELF 

Compiled by Coastal Business and Tourism Inc