The Grand Ridge
Route: - Warragul -> Morwell -> Traralgon
-> Yarram -> Foster -> Leongatha -> Korumburra -> Warragul
Total Ridge Drive – 277 km
As a part of the drive, we finished another famous drive of
Victoria – The Grand Ridge Road by the Strzelecki Ranges by the
beautiful farmlands, emerald green valleys and dairies of South Gippsland and Latrobe
Valley. Close to 150 km of the road along the ridges of the ranges. The roads
are very well maintained and marked for safety. At places, the road narrows into
gravel roads, however, all lookouts are breathtaking with parking spots and toilets.
The Grand Ridge Road is beautiful, yet windy. Slow, cautious travel is recommended to decrease the likelihood of an accident. The gradual acceleration and careful braking are advised and drivers must always be careful to avoid wildlife. Wombats, wallabies, koalas and lyrebirds are common along the length of the road especially mid-afternoon and towards dusk.
Places to see on the way:
1.
Traralgon: Boutique town with all brand
2.
Yarram:
a.
Aga Café is a must-have breakfast place and
amazing coffee
b.
Yarram Bakery – Meat and potato Pizza Pie are a
must-try.
c.
The Yarram Pantry: Jams, jelly, relish and spreads from the
local farmers
3.
Foster: Gurneys Cidery for the fresh ciders and
ploughman’s platter
4.
Leongatha: 72kms Great Southern Rail Trail.
From Leongatha, the trail goes through Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Stony Creek,
Buffalo, Fish Creek, Foster, Toora, Welshpool and Port Welshpool, offering
rural and bush views along the way
5.
Korumburra: Bakery, dairy, farmlands, Prom
country Cheese
6.
Warragul: Petersville Milk Product Factory – Home
of Peter’s Ice-cream
Note - the world's largest earthworms called Karmai lives in the area of Korumburra.
