If you love 4WD then adventure is on tap in East Gippsland. All the elements of the wild plus a diverse range of track networks help you lose yourself in its beauty & isolation. But if AWD is your thing, don’t worry. Just climb into your convertible with someone special or slip into the station wagon with the family and get on the road.
High altitude and pristine environments are on tap in the Alpine National Park. Some tracks are for experienced drivers only, but there are plenty to satisfy any level of four wheel drive experience. The Great Alpine Road is perfect for general touring and sightseeing. Croajingolong offers stunning coastline and hinterland forests. Whatever type car you have you will gain access to remote and beautiful locations. Roads in East Gippsland are signposted to advise conditions.
Stringybark Cottages of Sarsfield have won the Tourism and Accommodation Category of the Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards. They are one of a number of East Gippsland Businesses that made it to the finals stage of the awards, which were supported by East Gippsland Shire’s economic development unit. The other East Gippsland finalists were Vegco for manufacturing and fabrication, Jayco Gippsland in the new business category and Lakes Entrance Waverley House Cottages, also in the tourism and accommodation category. Stringybark Cottages are located on 100 acres in the foothills of East Gippsland 19 kilometres from Bairnsdale on the Great Alpine Road and offer the tranquillity of an eco-friendly private retreat, surrounded by forest and farmland. Judges commended Stringybark Cottages for their environment and sustainable business practices. They were presented with their award at the Presentation Dinner recently held in Traralgon with over 300 attendees.
East Gippsland Shire Council congratulate the operators on their achievements.