A Village Built on Coal and Community
Coal Creek isn’t just a collection of old buildings—it’s a carefully curated re-creation of a late 19th to early 20th-century rural village. The site pays homage to the rich coal mining history that helped shape the town of Korumburra and the broader region. The original coalfields here were once among the most productive in the state, fueling Victoria’s growth and powering homes, trains, and industry.
Today, the village tells the stories of miners, shopkeepers, schoolteachers, and families who once lived and worked in South Gippsland’s early settlements.
Where the Land Meets the Sea
Stretching between Waratah Bay and Walkerville, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park spans over 4,000 hectares of striking coastal landscape. The park’s defining feature is its basalt cliffs, which plunge into the crashing waves of Bass Strait, creating a dramatic backdrop for walks, photos, and wildlife viewing. The ever-changing weather and winds off the ocean give the area a raw, elemental feel—perfect for visitors who appreciate the beauty of untamed nature.
One of the park’s key landmarks is the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse, standing proudly on a clifftop with commanding views over the sea. Originally built in 1913 and later upgraded, the lighthouse still functions today, guiding ships safely along the treacherous coast.
Tarra Bulga National Park
Tarra-Bulga National Park protects one of the few surviving tracts of the original forests that once blanketed the Strzelecki Ranges. Named after early European settler Charlie Tarra and Aboriginal word “Bulga” meaning “mountain,” the park has long been cherished for its biodiversity and natural beauty.
The region was heavily logged in the past, but thanks to conservation efforts—especially in the 1980s and 1990s—the forest has been regrown and protected, now forming a critical refuge for native flora and fauna. Tarra-Bulga is home to many native species, including lyrebirds, wombats, wallabies, and possums. Birdwatchers will be in heaven, especially in the early morning when the forest is full of calls and movement.
