Gippsland's - Grand Ridge Road

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.